Author: Perthes, J.
Title: Heraldry I Almanach de Gotha, Justus Perthes, Gotha, 1928, 1520 pp.
Description: The Almanach de Gotha is an index of Europe's royal and higher noble families, also including the major governmental, military and diplomatic corps, as well as statistical data by country. Its first edition appeared in 1763 (by C.W. Ettinger in Gotha in Thuringia, Germany), and was published annually by Justus Perthes' publishing house in Gotha from 1785 until 1944. The Almanach de Gotha's archives were destroyed by the Soviets in 1945.The Almanach de Gotha is considered an authority in the classification of monarchies and their courts, reigning and former dynasties, princely and ducal families, and the genealogical, biographical and titulary details of Europe's highest level of aristocracy.Gothaischer Hofkalender - nobility - royal - European aristocracy Hardcover bound in red linen. Upper half of spine damaged.

Keywords: Genealogy & Heraldry