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- catalog abstract ""David Crouch offers a new approach to the fascinating study of aristocracy in England, Wales and Scotland and is the first to relate developments in the aristocracies in all three countries during the period of study. His approach is also original in examining the material manifestations of aristocracy rather than looking at institutions and charter-attestations. In the first part of the book he writes about hereditary titles, including those of earl and prince, and also expands on the social styles of baron, knight and squire. The second part of the book focuses on aristocratic insignia and behaviour, including chapters on heraldry, material attributes such as coronets and sceptres, the aristocratic household, residence and religious patronage." "Working from these, the book constructs a fresh picture of the growth in numbers and self-consciousness of the aristocracy in England and the effect that this had on Welsh and Scottish society. There is also an extensive introduction on medieval ideas and modern perceptions of aristocracy." "The Image of Aristocracy provides a context for the more specific and numerical studies of aristocracy and power in Britain. It will be of interest to all historians and students of the Middle Ages, as well as to students of heraldry and genealogy."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b3872559.
- catalog coverage "Great Britain Social life and customs 1066-1485.".
- catalog created "1992.".
- catalog date "1992".
- catalog date "1992.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1992.".
- catalog description ""David Crouch offers a new approach to the fascinating study of aristocracy in England, Wales and Scotland and is the first to relate developments in the aristocracies in all three countries during the period of study. His approach is also original in examining the material manifestations of aristocracy rather than looking at institutions and charter-attestations. In the first part of the book he writes about hereditary titles, including those of earl and prince, and also expands on the social styles of baron, knight and squire. The second part of the book focuses on aristocratic insignia and behaviour, including chapters on heraldry, material attributes such as coronets and sceptres, the aristocratic household, residence and religious patronage." "Working from these, the book constructs a fresh picture of the growth in numbers and self-consciousness of the aristocracy in England and the effect that this had on Welsh and Scottish society. There is also an extensive introduction on medieval ideas and modern perceptions of aristocracy." "The Image of Aristocracy provides a context for the more specific and numerical studies of aristocracy and power in Britain. It will be of interest to all historians and students of the Middle Ages, as well as to students of heraldry and genealogy."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "xiii, 392 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0415019117".
- catalog issued "1992".
- catalog issued "1992.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "London ; New York : Routledge,".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain Social life and customs 1066-1485.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain".
- catalog subject "390/.23/0941 20".
- catalog subject "Aristocracy (Social class) Great Britain History To 1500.".
- catalog subject "HT653.G7 C76 1992".
- catalog subject "Nobility Great Britain History To 1500.".
- catalog subject "Nobility Great Britain History.".
- catalog title "The image of aristocracy in Britain, 1000-1300 / David Crouch.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".