Author: SLATER, STEPHEN.
Title: The Story and Language of Heraldry.
Description: Wigston: Southwater, 2012. 9781780192161. The development of coats of arms and heraldic symbols, with 575 illustrations. "An essential introduction to understanding and interpreting heraldry for novices, as well as a must-have source book and reference manual for experts..A fascinating guide to the medieval world in which herldry thrivedm, the language it used and the elaborate system of coded messages it conveyed. Discusses the modern uses of heraldry, such as in guilds and cities, hospitals and government, and armed forces and schools." 28cms x 21.5cms. Pp.128, colour illusttrtions throughout. Paperback. VG.

Keywords: Slater Story Language Heraldry Coats of Arms Heraldic Symbols Illustrated History 50645 Genealogy


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