Project Gutenberg 2015-03-22 Public domain in the USA. 430 Ashmole, Elias 1617 1692 Hasolle, James The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter Produced by Chris Curnow, Jonathan Harry, Sonya Schermann, Stephen Rowland, Google Books and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter" by Elias Ashmole is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the Order of the Garter, detailing its antiquities, statutes, ceremonies, and the esteemed individuals who have been part of it since its foundation by King Edward III. It also covers various orders of knighthood in Europe, offering a comprehensive view of chivalric traditions and honors. The opening of the text begins with a formal dedication to Prince George Augustus, praised for his virtues and contribution to the Order. In the preface, the author highlights the extensive research and effort put into the work, referencing the invaluable resources utilized, including public records and manuscripts from officers of arms. Ashmole’s approach underscores the significance of military virtue and honor associated with knighthood, drawing connections between these ideals and the traditions of the Order of the Garter, as well as the broader practice of knighthood in various civilizations throughout history. This scholarly introduction sets the stage for an elaborate examination of the Garter's history and its place within the broader context of chivalric orders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Order of the Garter -- History Orders of knighthood and chivalry -- Great Britain -- History Orders of knighthood and chivalry -- Europe -- History CR Text Category: History - British Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 1518274 2025-07-19T12:13:18.520960 text/html 1505123 2024-10-24T17:11:02 text/html 814541 2025-07-19T12:13:45.525841 application/epub+zip 821571 2025-07-19T12:13:23.921960 application/epub+zip 596848 2025-07-19T12:13:21.214927 application/epub+zip 1311539 2025-07-19T12:13:58.895744 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1109153 2025-07-19T12:13:42.022839 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 889315 2022-09-22T05:13:52.364034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1270453 2025-07-19T12:13:12.992984 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1250572 2024-10-24T17:11:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17652 2025-07-19T12:13:59.090755 application/rdf+xml 12948 2025-07-19T12:13:21.466938 image/jpeg 2158 2025-07-19T12:13:21.344938 image/jpeg 721264 2025-07-19T12:13:18.635974 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia