This is an international history of heraldry & its contemporary uses. It examines the history of heraldry from medieval tournaments to modern applications around the world. It

Includes:: a detailed & easily understood explanation of the language of heraldry. It is an informed look at all aspects of heraldry. It is lavishly illustrated throughout including fascinating archive material & specially commissioned artworks. The history & language of heraldry
- its origins & development heralds & the Law of Arms the coat of arms the language of heraldry messages & declarations. It explains the applications of heraldry from royal heraldry & nobility civic & state heraldry & global heraldry to the continuity of heraldry today. This informative book looks not only at the medieval world in which heraldry thrived but also at its language the elaborate system of coded messages it conveyed & its inextricable link with chivalry. Featuring more than 700 illustrations it also covers both the larger aspects of heraldry & everyday heraldic uses & contains a comprehensive glossary. The international uses of heraldry & the way different countries have interpreted it are also included. Most of Europe & the Americas are covered as well as Scandinavia Africa & Japan. Novices & experts alike will benefit from the breadth of the content of this masterly history.


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The perfect present & a wonderful addition to the popular Illustrated Stories Collections" this title has something for everyone. Eight of the best-loved classics
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This is a beautifully illustrated collection of five best-loved classics from one of Britains most famous writers Charles Dickens retold for younger readers. It

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This is a sleek new edition of this brilliant resource for older children written in friendly & accessible language. It contains a comprehensive illustrated dictionary & thesaurus as well as information on parts of speech writing English & a brief history of the English language. Over a thousand superb colour illustrations & photographs with label & captions help introduce children to more specialised vocabulary. It is an ideal study aid for children beginning SATs. ...

This is a new edition of this popular title which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs & GCSE's. It is split into 6 colour coded sections covering all aspects of the curriculum such as acids & alkalines reaction rates & the periodic as well as a general information section which

Includes:: essential charts & tables. It is brightly & clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website.

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This is a new edition of this popular title which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs & GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum from algebra to APRs volume to vectors & trigonometry to transformation. It is brightly & clearly illustrated. It

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This is a new edition of this popular title which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs & GCSEs. It is split into three sections each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for Physics Biology & Chemistry & including important charts tables & lists. It is brightly & clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website. ...