The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Several Orders of Knighthood in Europe

by Elias Ashmole

Book Overview

""The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Several Orders of Knighthood in Europe"" is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and significance of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most prestigious order of chivalry in England, founded in the 14th century by King Edward III. Written by Elias Ashmole, a 17th-century antiquarian and founder of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, the book also explores the history and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162569077
• ISBN13: 9781162569079
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"