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100 1 _aAshmole, Elias,
_d1617-1692
245 1 4 _aThe History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-22
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Jonathan Harry, Sonya Schermann, Stephen Rowland, Google Books and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter" by Elias Ashmole is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the Order of the Garter, detailing its antiquities, statutes, ceremonies, and the esteemed individuals who have been part of it since its foundation by King Edward III. It also covers various orders of knighthood in Europe, offering a comprehensive view of chivalric traditions and honors. The opening of the text begins with a formal dedication to Prince George Augustus, praised for his virtues and contribution to the Order. In the preface, the author highlights the extensive research and effort put into the work, referencing the invaluable resources utilized, including public records and manuscripts from officers of arms. Ashmole’s approach underscores the significance of military virtue and honor associated with knighthood, drawing connections between these ideals and the traditions of the Order of the Garter, as well as the broader practice of knighthood in various civilizations throughout history. This scholarly introduction sets the stage for an elaborate examination of the Garter's history and its place within the broader context of chivalric orders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrder of the Garter -- History
653 _aOrders of knighthood and chivalry -- Great Britain -- History
653 _aOrders of knighthood and chivalry -- Europe -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48555
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