A Manual of Ecclesiastical Heraldry: Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Orthodox - Softcover

McCarthy, Michael

 
9780957794771: A Manual of Ecclesiastical Heraldry: Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Orthodox

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Synopsis

A complete guide for entitlements of all Popes, Cardinals, Bishops and lesser clergy and dioceses of each obedience.

The work gives a complete guide for entitlements of all Popes, Cardinals, Bishops and lesser clergy and dioceses of each obedience dealt with, including all relevant legislation and guidelines. It will assist all those called uponto design coats-of-arms for clerics, showing clearly those external ornaments to which each rank is entitled. It will also be invaluable for those seeking to identify arms used, laying out most of the variations met with. Includes 162 colour illustrations.

MICHAEL MCCARTHY was a recognised expert in the field of ecclesiastical heraldry.

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About the Author

Michael J. McCarthy graduated from LeMoyne College in 1969 with a BA in history and obtained his Masters in American history two years later. He pursued a career in government and received MPA degrees in public finance from the University at Albany, and in public management from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. During his long career with New York state, however, he never lost his love of Civil War history. As he approached retirement, Mike returned to school and received his Ph.D. in American history from the University at Albany in 2010. Confederate Waterloo is a revised and updated version of his dissertation.

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