Royal Seals: Images of Power and Majesty
Royal Seals is an introduction to the seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and latterly the United Kingdom, as well as the Church and nobility.

Ranging from Medieval times to modern day, it uses images of impressive wax seals held at The National Archives to show the historical importance of these beautiful works of art.

Included are features on the great seals of famous monarchs like Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and twentieth-century monarchs, as well as insights on the role of seals in treaties and foreign policy.

With ecclesiastical seals and those of the nobility and lower orders included, this is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide.
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Royal Seals: Images of Power and Majesty
Royal Seals is an introduction to the seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and latterly the United Kingdom, as well as the Church and nobility.

Ranging from Medieval times to modern day, it uses images of impressive wax seals held at The National Archives to show the historical importance of these beautiful works of art.

Included are features on the great seals of famous monarchs like Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and twentieth-century monarchs, as well as insights on the role of seals in treaties and foreign policy.

With ecclesiastical seals and those of the nobility and lower orders included, this is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide.
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Royal Seals: Images of Power and Majesty

Royal Seals: Images of Power and Majesty

by Paul Dryburgh
Royal Seals: Images of Power and Majesty

Royal Seals: Images of Power and Majesty

by Paul Dryburgh

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Overview

Royal Seals is an introduction to the seals of the kings and queens of England, Scotland and latterly the United Kingdom, as well as the Church and nobility.

Ranging from Medieval times to modern day, it uses images of impressive wax seals held at The National Archives to show the historical importance of these beautiful works of art.

Included are features on the great seals of famous monarchs like Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and twentieth-century monarchs, as well as insights on the role of seals in treaties and foreign policy.

With ecclesiastical seals and those of the nobility and lower orders included, this is a comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781526729538
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 02/01/2021
Series: Images of the The National Archives
Pages: 168
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Royal Seals 12

Chapter 2 Personal Seals 115

Chapter 3 Ecclesiastical Seals 133

Chapter 4 Materials 151

Bibliography 166

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