A Manual of Dignities, Privilege, and Precedence (Classic Reprint): Including Lists of the Great Public Functionaries, From the Revolution to the ... to the Present Time (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A concise, authoritative reference on British ranks, titles, and precedence
This practical volume presents a comprehensive guide to the systems of dignity, privilege, and order in the United Kingdom. It combines chronological and alphabetical lists to show how offices, peerages, and ceremonial roles are arranged and recognized today.
The book covers the Crown, the Peerage, and the official ranks, including bishops, knights, and civil servants. It explains how titles are created, inherited, or delegated, and how precedence is determined across royal and public life. Rich in detail, it is designed to help researchers, students, and genealogists understand a complex tradition with clarity.
- Clear tables and indexes that illuminate precedence, ranks, and patronage
- In-depth sections on the throne, the royal household, the peerage, and orders of knighthood
- Explanations of titles by courtesy, and the roles of officers and officials
- Practical notes that aid cross-referencing historical and contemporary positions
Ideal for readers of history, genealogy, or constitutional studies seeking a well-structured, reference‑ready volume.
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