{"product_id":"heraldry-its-origins-and-meaning","title":"Heraldry : Its Origins and Meaning","description":"Heraldry is a living survival of the great medieval world of European chivalry. First introduced as a means of identification in battle and in tournaments, it gradually spread to society as a whole. Today the knights-in-armour and many of the families who bore these coats of arms have disappeared, but the heraldic tradition survives in the royal arms, flags, emblems, road signs, sports badges and corporate logos of the modern world. This work unravels the complex language and grammar of this social code that has been an inspiration for artists as well as an invaluable tool for historians, archaeologists and those interested in tracing their family tree.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0500300747\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0500300747.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Michel Pastoureau\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333696356413,"sku":"BVV.0500300747.G","price":12.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0500300747-0.jpg?v=1783640549","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/heraldry-its-origins-and-meaning","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}