Cupid and the King: five royal paramours

KENT, Marie Christine (Princess Michael of Kent)

Biographies & Memoirs

GRAFTON

Pictorial map showing the arms, official insignia of the Scottish clan chiefs, and their crests, which are encircled with each chief's motto or slogan.

Scotland of Old Clan Names Map

Reference

COLLINS

Genealogy

William Collins & Sons Ltd

These interesting and attractive maps of the British Isles not only guide you through specific destinations, they inform you about the local heritage of these culturally rich areas. Whether you're looking for a map of Scottish Castles, the origins of Irish family names or a detailed road map of England, these full-color maps and atlases are perfect for exploring Great Britain and Ireland's fascinating past and present.

Collins Clans Map Of Scotland

George Nicol

Atlases & Maps

Tartans are synonymous with Scotland and for many Scots, both at home and abroad, they are recognized and acknowledged as symbols of clan kinship. This book is abridged from Robert Bain's "The Clans and Tartans of Scotland" and contains over 100 of Scotland's most famous clans providing details of their crests, mottoes and often turbulent history. Also included are the correct tartans worn by the holder of a particular clan of a family name, a clan map of Scotland, and a helpful list of sources for those wishing to pursue their clan or family history further.

Clans and Tartans (Collins Gems)

History

Robert Bain

Europe

Collins Celtic

Gem Guide To Tartans

Collins

This is a compact reference book with the flags of over 300 nations and states reproduced in colour. Every flag is accompanied by a description of its origins and history, and an explanation of its significance. The book includes details of the flags of states which have recently declared their independence from the former USSR and Yugoslavia. Explanations and descriptions are also given for heraldic flags, religious flags, flags of official organizations and flags as signals.

Collins Gem Flags of the World (Collins Gems)

Edwin; Ross David Moore

HarperCollins, Publishers

This guide to flags of the world features over 200 flags covering nations, states and dependencies. Each flag is accompanied by a full description of its origins and history, and an explanation of its significance.

Collins Gem Flags (Collins Gems)

David, Ross

Carol P. Shaw

An A-to-Z listing of over 200 Irish first names which includes explanations of their origins and meanings. The book includes names derived from the Irish language, Anglicized versions of Irish names and Irish names popular overseas, particularly in the USA and Australia.

Irish First Names (Collins Gems)

Politics & Social Sciences

Cresswell, Julia

Social Sciences

<p><p>* An ideal introduction to the rich heritage of Ireland's family histories* Features concise histories of over 120 Irish family names, tracing their origins and subsequent development through centuries.* Includes a full-colour heraldic crest for each family, together with locator maps showing areas of Ireland traditionally associated with each name* Introductory essays trace the origins and evolution of surnames in Ireland</p></p>

Irish Family Names (Collins Pocket Reference)

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Harpercollins

A compact but extensive guide to the derivations of over 1000 surnames found in Scotland With an estimated 30 million people of Scottish descent scattered around the globe, it's not surprising that there is a world-wide interest in Scottish family names. For everyone wishing to trace their roots, this handy little volume is the ideal introduction to the rich variety of names found in Scotland. * Accurate derivations and explanations of over 1000 family names found in Scotland, including occupational names, patronymics, nicknames and surnames origination from place names * All names are alphabetically arranged for easy reference * Includes the history and modern distribution of many of the names featured Scottish Surnames will appeal to anyone anywhere who can claim Scottish antecedents.

Scottish Surnames

Dorward, David

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

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