Image of Aristocracy

Name: Image of Aristocracy
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

` ... a fascinating study of the growing self-consciousness of the English aristocracy, particularly in the late 12th and early 13th century, and its expression in lifestyle and heraldry.' Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature\n\n`After an interesting introduction on notions of aristocracy and nobility, this work is divided into two part, the first on heriditary titles and social dignities, the second on trappings and insignia.' Annual Bulletin of Historical Literature\n\n`... a fine and original book: a mine of information, and a lucid and enjoyable read.' - Chris Given-Wislon History\n\n`This one book should become the indispensable companion to all future work on the medieval aristocracy.' - Southern Histry\n\n` ... an ambitious and rewarding study.' - Agricultural History Review\n\n`Crouch is perceptive and often amusing. He has brought together a wealth of recent scholarship unavailable to the general reader, and has given us a work that is a major contribution to the underst)