A detailed reference on England’s extinct peerages and noble lineages.
Explore the history, creation dates, and chief seats of once‑held titles, with biographical notes that illuminate the era’s politics and society.
This volume surveys the extinct titles from various houses, tracing how and when each dukedom, earldom, or barony arose, how it endured, and how it eventually faded from the peerage. It combines biographical sketches with official creation data, giving readers a clear map of England’s ancient nobility and its unspoken stories.
- Annotated entries for dukes, earls, barons, and their families.
- Dates of creation, extinction, and notable seats or offices.
- Cross‑references to related titles and historical figures.
- Context on how titles moved through marriages and inheritances.
Ideal for readers of English history and genealogy, as well as collectors of peerage reference works.