The English Eagles
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few symbols have carried the weight of empire, conquest, and national identity quite like the eagle — and The English Eagles uncovers the fascinating history of this heraldic emblem as it swept through the centuries of British martial and ceremonial tradition. Nigel Slater chronicles the eagle's journey from ancient Roman legions through to its adoption and adaptation within English regiments, noble houses, and institutions, presenting a richly detailed account of how a single symbol came to embody power, prestige, and nationhood. Slater's prose is methodical yet deeply engaging, drawing on heraldic records, military archives, and historical lore to illustrate the cultural and political forces that shaped the eagle's enduring legacy on English soil. Published by the respected Robert Hale imprint in London, this work stands as a meticulous reference for enthusiasts of British history and heraldry alike. Whether you are a student of military tradition or a collector of heraldic curiosities, The English Eagles raises a question that lingers long after the final page: what does it truly mean for a nation to claim such a symbol as its own?
Author: Nigel Slater
Format: Hardback
Genre: British & Irish history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few symbols have carried the weight of empire, conquest, and national identity quite like the eagle — and The English Eagles uncovers the fascinating history of this heraldic emblem as it swept through the centuries of British martial and ceremonial tradition. Nigel Slater chronicles the eagle's journey from ancient Roman legions through to its adoption and adaptation within English regiments, noble houses, and institutions, presenting a richly detailed account of how a single symbol came to embody power, prestige, and nationhood. Slater's prose is methodical yet deeply engaging, drawing on heraldic records, military archives, and historical lore to illustrate the cultural and political forces that shaped the eagle's enduring legacy on English soil. Published by the respected Robert Hale imprint in London, this work stands as a meticulous reference for enthusiasts of British history and heraldry alike. Whether you are a student of military tradition or a collector of heraldic curiosities, The English Eagles raises a question that lingers long after the final page: what does it truly mean for a nation to claim such a symbol as its own?