The Noble and Gentle Men of England by Evelyn Philip Shirley
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Shirley, Evelyn Philip, 1812-1882
English
"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 16...
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.)
Barbara Young
4 months agoIt took me a while to start, but it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I learned so much from this.
Jessica Wilson
5 months agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Mark Adams
4 weeks agoThis stood out immediately because the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. I have no regrets downloading this.
Noah Nelson
3 weeks agoHonestly, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
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Paul Martin
3 months agoGiven the topic, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. This turned out to be a great decision.