Bøker av Hugh Clark

Clark provides a detailed look at the history of knighthood in Europe. He explores the religious and military orders that were instituted during the medieval period and provides descriptions of their distinctive regalia. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medieval history or European culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This volume provides a comprehensive guide to the peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland, including their titles, dates of creation, armorial bearings, and surnames. It also includes information on extinct and attainted titles, as well as an account of the kings. A valuable resource for historians and genealogists, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the aristocratic world of the British Isles.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book challenges the long-established structure of Chinese history around dynasties, adopting a more "organic" approach which emphasises cultural and economic trends that transcend arbitrary dynastic boundaries.

A study of kinship structures as embedded in the social and cultural history of a river valley in central coastal Fujian province from the 9th through 13th centuries. The thesis of this monograph is that cultural innovation challenges paradigm that distinguishes the link between locality and the elite in the Northern and Southern Song.