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The baronetage of England, containing a genealogical and historical account of all the English baronets now existing, with their descents, marriages,

The baronetage of England, containing a genealogical and historical account of all the English baronets now existing, with their descents, marriages,

R Johnson

Hardcover

CatholicismBritish History

ISBN10: 9354181600
ISBN13: 9789354181603
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 21 2020
Pages: 556
Weight: 2.16
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A ledger of lineage and service. A reference for discerning readers. R. Johnson's The baronetage of England (Volume II) is a painstaking baronetage history book and an essential english genealogy reference, assembling genealogical and historical accounts of English baronets that map noble family lineages across 18th century England. Entries range from concise descent charts to fuller portraits of public life and private estate, furnishing war and peace biographies that register military valour, civic roles and matrimonial alliances. Drawn from contemporary manuscripts, wills and official registers, the work gives historical peerage records a readable shape; entries also serve as an english heraldry guide for those tracing arms and cadency. Clear and methodical, it balances documentary rigour with narrative detail so that casual readers receive a vivid sense of household and honour, while researchers can pursue precise leads for further british aristocracy research. 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. As a literary and historical artefact it carries significance: a respected academic history resource and a practical genealogy enthusiasts collection that complements modern reference works. The baronetage records here illuminate patterns of service, marriage, inheritance and local influence that constitute british nobility heritage; used alongside contemporary sources, the volume functions as a credible burke's peerage alternative for comparative study. Accessible yet exacting, it sits comfortably on the shelves of classic-literature collectors, university libraries and anyone intrigued by the social fabric of Britain's past. Readers interested in descent, heraldry and the social consequences of rank will find a rich store of leads for further research and discovery. It is a measured, humane record of lives lived, at once genealogical, martial and domestic, and rich in social memory.

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