Medieval Heraldry

Coats of arms were at first used only by kings and princes, then by their great nobles, but by the mid-13th century arms were being used extensively by the lesser nobility, knights and those who later came to be styled gentlemen. In some countries the use of arms spread even to merchants, townspeople and the peasantry. From the mundane to the fantastic, from simple geometric patterns to elaborate mythological beasts, this fascinating work by Terence Wise explores the origins and appearance of medieval heraldic devices in an engagingly readable style accompanied by numerous illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Richard Hook.

Author: Terence Wise
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Published: 03/26/1980
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.54h x 5.78w x 0.19d
ISBN13: 9780850453485
ISBN10: 0850453488
BISAC Categories:
- Reference | General
- History | Europe | Medieval
- History | Military | Medieval

About the Author
Terence Wise is one of Osprey's most popular authors. Terence has been a respected historical writer for more than 25 years. With numerous books and articles to his credit, he has contributed more than a dozen titles to the Men-At-Arms series, mainly on medieval subjects including studies of the military orders and the Wars of the Roses.