The Symbols Of Sovereignty
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A richly informative work of British royal history, The Symbols of Sovereignty chronicles the ceremonial regalia, insignia, and traditions that have defined and legitimised monarchy through the ages. Brian Barker, celebrated author of When the Queen was Crowned, presents a compelling examination of the physical and symbolic objects — from crowns and sceptres to orbs and swords — that invest a sovereign with power and authority. With a foreword by J.P. Brooke-Little, MVO, Richmond Herald of Arms, the book draws on deep heraldic and historical expertise to illuminate how these ancient artefacts connect the present monarchy to centuries of tradition. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible to the general reader, it stands as an essential reference for anyone fascinated by the pageantry and history of the British Crown.
Author: Brian Barker
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Reed
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A richly informative work of British royal history, The Symbols of Sovereignty chronicles the ceremonial regalia, insignia, and traditions that have defined and legitimised monarchy through the ages. Brian Barker, celebrated author of When the Queen was Crowned, presents a compelling examination of the physical and symbolic objects — from crowns and sceptres to orbs and swords — that invest a sovereign with power and authority. With a foreword by J.P. Brooke-Little, MVO, Richmond Herald of Arms, the book draws on deep heraldic and historical expertise to illuminate how these ancient artefacts connect the present monarchy to centuries of tradition. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible to the general reader, it stands as an essential reference for anyone fascinated by the pageantry and history of the British Crown.