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Armorials in medieval manuscripts
Collections of coats of arms as means of communication and historical sources in France and the Holy Roman Empire (13th-early 16th centuries)
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Focusing on the colorful collections of coats of arms in medieval manuscripts, the book delves into their creation, usage, and significance. Elmar Hofman challenges conventional views by integrating recent historical studies on heraldry, offering a comprehensive analysis of the social contexts and visual elements of armorials. By highlighting their role as communication tools and valuable historical sources, the work encourages historians and researchers to further investigate the diverse world of heraldic collections.
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Armorials in medieval manuscripts, Elmar Hofmann
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- Title
- Armorials in medieval manuscripts
- Subtitle
- Collections of coats of arms as means of communication and historical sources in France and the Holy Roman Empire (13th-early 16th centuries)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elmar Hofmann
- Publisher
- Thorbecke Jan Verlag
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 377
- ISBN13
- 9783799515542
- Category
- Social sciences, History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the colorful collections of coats of arms in medieval manuscripts, the book delves into their creation, usage, and significance. Elmar Hofman challenges conventional views by integrating recent historical studies on heraldry, offering a comprehensive analysis of the social contexts and visual elements of armorials. By highlighting their role as communication tools and valuable historical sources, the work encourages historians and researchers to further investigate the diverse world of heraldic collections.