A Guide to Heraldry Author:Ottfried Neubecker At the crossroads of military history, political history, genealogy and art, the rules of the heraldic tradition began during the first few centuries of the 2nd millennium, and continue with little alteration to this day. This handy reference book presents state coats of arms from across the world, along with signs, helmets, shields, and c... more »rowns, accompanied by a text that explains the symbols and meanings of each design.« less