A History Of The College Of Arms

""A History Of The College Of Arms: And The Lives Of All The Kings, Heralds, And Pursuivants, From The Reign Of Richard III"" by Mark Noble is a comprehensive account of the College of Arms, a royal corporation responsible for the regulation of heraldry and genealogy in England. The book covers the history of the College from its establishment in the 15th century to the early 19th century, with a particular focus on the reign of Richard III. The author provides detailed biographies of all the kings, heralds, and pursuivants associated with the College, including their roles, achievements, and personal lives. The book also includes illustrations, genealogical tables, and appendices containing lists of officers and grants of arms. This volume is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of heraldry, genealogy, and the College of Arms.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.