Stefan Oliver - Introduction to Heraldry

Description Reveals the heralds office as the origin of the heraldic tradition. Surveys heraldry from its beginnings to the present day & explains the meanings behind the symbols, the all-important differences between the rampant lion, the cowed lion & the other 30-plus variations of lions & many other fascinating details in concise entertaining text carefully integrated with photographs & many specially commissioned illustrations. The author is a teacher, glass engraver & heraldic illustrator whose work is commissioned all over the world. Glossary.