Overview
Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles, but by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen. In some countries the use of arms spread even to merchants, townspeople and the peasantry. From the mundane to the fantastic, from simple geometric patterns to elaborate mythological beasts, this fascinating work by Terence Wise explores the origins and appearance of medieval heraldic devices in an engagingly readable style accompanied by numerous illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook.The book, Medieval Heraldry (Men-at-Arms #99) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780850453485 in Paperback by Terence Wise may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
Details
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
03/26/1980
ISBN-10:
0850453488
ISBN-13:
9780850453485
Pages:
48
Publisher:
Bloomsbury USA
