A General And Heraldic Dictionary Of The Peerages Of England, Ireland, And Scotland

A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerages of England, Ireland, and Scotland: Extinct, Dormant, and in Abeyance (1831) is a comprehensive reference book written by John Burke. The book is a detailed exploration of the peerages of England, Ireland, and Scotland, including those that are no longer active or have been placed in abeyance.The book is organized alphabetically, with entries for each peerage including a detailed history of the title, its origins, and its significance. Burke also provides information on the families associated with each peerage, including their coats of arms, mottoes, and other heraldic details.In addition to the peerages themselves, Burke also includes a wealth of historical and cultural information about the British Isles during the time period covered by the book. This includes discussions of notable events and figures, as well as insights into the political and social structures of the time.Overall, A General and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerages of England, Ireland, and Scotland: Extinct, Dormant, and in Abeyance (1831) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the British Isles, as well as those interested in genealogy, heraldry, and other related fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.