ISBN: 9780259748786 - Adel Und Ritterschaft in England (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines British aristocracy and chivalry over many centuries. Tracing the development of the English nobility and gentry from Norman invaders to the present day, it highlights the reciprocal influence between the landed classes and the state. The author shows how the monarchy, in the face of feudal challenges, created a meritocratic nobility and a landed gentry class united by a sense of lineage and obligation. He also examines the chivalry system and its role in harmonizing relations between the landed gentry and lower social orders, creating a sense of shared purpose and values. The author further explores how these institutions contributed to the unique development of the English legal system and parliamentary governance. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the historical evolution and ongoing relevance of the British aristocracy and gentry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …