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LoC No.: 10000041
Title: The Curiosities of Heraldry
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Summary: "The Curiosities of Heraldry" by Mark Antony Lower is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the principles and practices of heraldry, a system that denotes family lineage and nobility through intricate symbols and designs. The book aims to shed light on the often-overlooked significance and utility of heraldic study, enlivened by historical anecdotes and examples. The opening of the text presents a preface where Lower establishes the value of heraldry as an essential study for understanding not only genealogy but also the broader historical context of the Middle Ages. He reflects on the misconceptions surrounding heraldry, countering the view that it is merely an outdated collection of symbols. He emphasizes the poetic and practical aspects of heraldry, asserting that it is a rich field worthy of attention. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the science of heraldry, hinting at its deep historical roots and its role in the social fabric of medieval society, ultimately preparing the reader for a thorough investigation into the subject throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lower, Mark Antony, 1813-1876
EBook No.: 38951
Published: Feb 22, 2012
Downloads: 2123
Language: English
Subject: Heraldry
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 10000041
Title: The Curiosities of Heraldry
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Summary: "The Curiosities of Heraldry" by Mark Antony Lower is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the principles and practices of heraldry, a system that denotes family lineage and nobility through intricate symbols and designs. The book aims to shed light on the often-overlooked significance and utility of heraldic study, enlivened by historical anecdotes and examples. The opening of the text presents a preface where Lower establishes the value of heraldry as an essential study for understanding not only genealogy but also the broader historical context of the Middle Ages. He reflects on the misconceptions surrounding heraldry, countering the view that it is merely an outdated collection of symbols. He emphasizes the poetic and practical aspects of heraldry, asserting that it is a rich field worthy of attention. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the science of heraldry, hinting at its deep historical roots and its role in the social fabric of medieval society, ultimately preparing the reader for a thorough investigation into the subject throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lower, Mark Antony, 1813-1876
EBook No.: 38951
Published: Feb 22, 2012
Downloads: 2123
Language: English
Subject: Heraldry
LoCC: History: Heraldry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.