Clans and Tartans: The Histories and Tartans of Over 120 Clans - Softcover
This is an introduction to the rich heritage of Scotland's clan and family history. A beautifully illustrated guide to the histories of over 120 of Scotland's most renowned clans and families. With introductions to the tartan and crest badge of each clan, engaging essays on the history of clanship and of tartan, written by specialists in each field, appendices which include a timeline of Scottish monarchs to 1707, a glossary of heraldic terms, a list of septs, and the ceremonies for the inauguration of a clan chief. Authoritative and up-to-date, Clans and Tartans will appeal to everyone of Scottish ancestry throughout the world.
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The ideal introduction to the rich heritage of Scotland's clan and family history
Features the histories and heraldic details of over 120 of Scotland's most renowned clans and families
Beautiful illustrations of the tartan and crest badge of each tan
Romilly Squire is a heraldic artist in the Court of the Lord Lyon and at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland. He is presently the Deputy Secretary of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.
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- PublisherBirlinn Ltd
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1841589462
- ISBN 13 9781841589466
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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