The Noble and Gentle Men of England by Evelyn Philip Shirley
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"The Noble and Gentle Men of England" by Evelyn Philip Shirley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to chronicle the arms and genealogies of ancient knightly and gentle families in England, arranged by their respective counties. It particularly focuses on those families that had established themselves before the 16th century, offering insights into the social structure and lineage of England's aristocracy. The opening of the text
sets the stage for the author's exploration of England's noble families, outlining his methodology and the limitations he imposed on his investigation. Shirley discusses the criteria for inclusion, emphasizing the importance of direct male descent and the historical ties to the land. He acknowledges the challenges of genealogy, such as distinguishing between ancient and more recent claims to lineages. The introduction also references various sources from county histories and manuscripts, indicating a rigorous approach to documenting the legacy of aristocratic families. These early details lay a foundation for the detailed genealogies that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shirley, Evelyn Philip, 1812-1882 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 44022820 |
| Title |
The Noble and Gentle Men of England or, notes touching the arms and descents of the ancient knightly and gentle houses of England, arranged in their respective counties. |
| Credits | Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen. For "Slankie". |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CS: History: Genealogy |
| Subject | Heraldry -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Nobility -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Genealogy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58212 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58212-2 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1464 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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