Les Grands ordres de Chevalerie Tome 1, par Arnaud Chaffanjon, Éditions SERG
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Published in 1969 and introduced by the Duke of Castries, this first volume of The Great Orders of Chivalry provides a comprehensive survey of the leading French and European orders of knighthood.
Arnaud Chaffanjon traces the origins, history and traditions of prestigious institutions such as the Order of Saint Michael, the Order of the Holy Spirit, the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, the Legion of Honour, the Order of Liberation, the National Order of Merit, the Sovereign Order of Malta, the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Richly illustrated in both colour and black and white, the book combines history, heraldry, ceremonial traditions and the symbolism of Europe's most distinguished orders.
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Publisher's red skivertex boards with gilt lettering. Illustrated dust jacket showing light wear, a few small tears and rubbing at the head and tail of the spine. Foxing to the top edge. Very good overall condition. 375 pages.
Why this book is unusual
Few books bring together the history of French royal orders, modern national decorations and the great chivalric orders of Europe in a single richly illustrated volume.
Historical Context
Published in 1969, the book reflects the renewed interest in heraldry, genealogy, national history and traditional institutions that developed during the 1960s.
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Published in 1969 and introduced by the Duke of Castries, this first volume of The Great Orders of Chivalry provides a comprehensive survey of the leading French and European orders of knighthood.
Arnaud Chaffanjon traces the origins, history and traditions of prestigious institutions such as the Order of Saint Michael, the Order of the Holy Spirit, the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, the Legion of Honour, the Order of Liberation, the National Order of Merit, the Sovereign Order of Malta, the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Richly illustrated in both colour and black and white, the book combines history, heraldry, ceremonial traditions and the symbolism of Europe's most distinguished orders.