The Visitation Of Cheshire In The Year 1580

By William Flower, Robert Glover, Thomas Benolt

Book Overview

Step through the oak-panelled halls of Tudor England and glimpse the proud lineage of Cheshire's gentry in a year of royal scrutiny and heraldic splendour. The Visitation of Cheshire in the Year 1580, compiled by Robert Glover, Somerset Herald, stands as a singular genealogical reference book-an authentic record of noble bloodlines, coats of arms, and family pedigrees, captured at the behest of the College of Arms. Every page is a window into the lives, alliances, and ambitions of Elizabethan society, meticulously chronicled for posterity. This antiquarian county history is far more than a catalogue of names and symbols. It is a living document, a heraldry study reference that reveals the intricate tapestry of Cheshire's landed families at a pivotal moment in English history. The original visitation records, conducted by English heralds, offer not only a genealogy research source but also a vivid portrait of social order and aspiration in Cheshire, England, 1580. For those tracing ancestral roots or exploring the evolution of coats of arms, this volume provides peerless detail and authenticity-making it indispensable for both the family historian and the serious collector of Tudor England documents. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are drawn by the allure of cheshire family pedigrees, the artistry of heraldic visitation records, or the broader sweep of English heralds visitation series, The Visitation of Cheshire in the Year 1580 endures as a cultural treasure-its pages echoing with the voices and ambitions of a vanished age.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354410618
• ISBN13: 9789354410611
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"