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A System Of Heraldry: Speculative And Practical: With The True Art Of Blazon, According To The Most Approved Heralds In Europe: Illustrated With Suita

A System Of Heraldry: Speculative And Practical: With The True Art Of Blazon, According To The Most Approved Heralds In Europe: Illustrated With Suita

Nisbet, Alexander

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Genealogy & HeraldryGeneral ReferenceGeneral Art

ISBN10: 9354444253
ISBN13: 9789354444258
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 24 2021
Pages: 698
Weight: 2.22
Height: 1.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind every Scottish coat of arms lies a story of loyalty, land and lineage. These arms tell Scotland's story. In Volume II of Alexander Nisbet's monumental A System of Heraldry, the renowned early-modern antiquary gathers an extraordinary survey of armorial bearings of Scotland, setting them alongside historical and genealogical memorials of the families who bore them. At once an illustrated heraldry reference and a richly detailed historical genealogy handbook, it traces the art of blazon as it was understood by the most learned European heraldic traditions, while anchoring each shield, crest and motto in the history of early modern Scotland. Genealogists, family crest researchers and students of Scottish clan genealogy will value Nisbet's meticulous notices of descent, alliance and service, which illuminate how coats of arms function within peerage and baronetage reference works and family archives alike. General readers, meanwhile, encounter a vivid panorama of Scottish society, from great houses to lesser-known surnames, all seen through the precise language and symbolism of a complete heraldry guide. For anyone fascinated by Scottish coats of arms or seeking a reliable reference for genealogists, historians and collectors, this classic stands at the crossroads of art, law and lineage, preserving a world in which identity was painted on shield and banner. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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