The Noble and Gentle Men of England
or, notes touching the arms and descents of the ancient knightly and gentle houses of England, arranged in their respective counties.
Evelyn Philip Shirley, an English antiquary and member of Parliament, compiled The Noble and Gentle Men of England as a register of the ancient knightly and gentle families still holding land in each county. Arranged county by county, each entry gives the family's seat, a description of its coat of arms and a short note on its descent, often reaching back to the Middle Ages, with remarks on the documents that support the claim. The prefaces explain Shirley's criteria for admission and his distinction between old blood and new wealth. It is a reference work for genealogists and historians of the English gentry, and a portrait of a class proud of its continuity. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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