- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Anness (Nov 20 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0754810623
- ISBN-13: 978-0754810629
- Product Dimensions: 30.6 x 23.8 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #846,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The Complete Book of Heraldry looks not only at the medieval world in which it thrived, but at the language it used and the elaborate system of coded messages it conveyed, and its inextricable link with chivalry.
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Accessible and contemporary in style, this book is a clear introduction to novices and contains much of interest to the expert. It is lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned art.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Wide ranging survey,
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Heraldry (Hardcover)
This is a very wide-ranging survey of the heraldry of the world, with some very delightful illustrations.This book covers both historical and contemporary issues, from the need for coat armour in mediaeval warfare to modern air-force insignia. It doesn't spend a lot of space on blazon: just enough to get you started. But it does include right up-to-the-minute information about many countries and subfields, from Scandanavia to Japan, and from medical heraldry to armour. My only criticism: it is very light on coverage of Scotland, which is arguably the country with the best developed and most enforced heraldic code in the world.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wide ranging survey,
By G. A. Findlay "Gordon" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Book of Heraldry (Hardcover)
This is a very wide-ranging survey of the heraldry of the world, with some very delightful illustrations.This book covers both historical and contemporary issues, from the need for coat armour in mediaeval warfare to modern air-force insignia. It doesn't spend a lot of space on blazon: just enough to get you started. But it does include right up-to-the-minute information about many countries and subfields, from Scandanavia to Japan, and from medical heraldry to armour. My only criticism: it is very light on coverage of Scotland, which is arguably the country with the best developed and most enforced heraldic code in the world. 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heraldry... a good place to start,
By Anita C. Challis "I like things that work pro... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Book of Heraldry (Hardcover)
Republished in 2003, this book is one of the most up-to-date reviews of heraldry. It is easier to read than Fox-Davies "Complete Guide to Heraldry" and the graphics used to describe colors, field divisions and ordinaries are excellent teaching tools.I would like to see more examples of the types of ordinaries used, however those that are in the book are excellent. This is a good book for those who would like an introduction to heraldry. For anyone beginning heraldry in the SCA (Society of Creative Anachronism), this is an excellent and reliable reference book and recommended throughout the group 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The best book for begginers,
By Joao Diogo S. Barroca "JB" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Complete Book of Heraldry (Hardcover)
I think this is the best book I could have asked for to get started in heraldry. It is detailed, colourful and very informative, and it covers almost all topics of interest in heraldry. An excellent way to get your foot into heraldry, a must buy.
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