02353cam a22003373u 4500 58212 UtSlPG 20260610134336.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 44022820 UtSlPG en iso639-1 CS Shirley, Evelyn Philip, 1812-1882 The Noble and Gentle Men of England : or, notes touching the arms and descents of the ancient knightly and gentle houses of England, arranged in their respective counties. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-10-30 Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen. For "Slankie". "The Noble and Gentle Men of England" by Evelyn Philip Shirley is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to chronicle the arms and genealogies of ancient knightly and gentle families in England, arranged by their respective counties. It particularly focuses on those families that had established themselves before the 16th century, offering insights into the social structure and lineage of England's aristocracy. The opening of the text sets the stage for the author's exploration of England's noble families, outlining his methodology and the limitations he imposed on his investigation. Shirley discusses the criteria for inclusion, emphasizing the importance of direct male descent and the historical ties to the land. He acknowledges the challenges of genealogy, such as distinguishing between ancient and more recent claims to lineages. The introduction also references various sources from county histories and manuscripts, indicating a rigorous approach to documenting the legacy of aristocratic families. These early details lay a foundation for the detailed genealogies that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Heraldry -- Great Britain Nobility -- Great Britain Great Britain -- Genealogy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58212 99040 99040