The peerage of England: or, an historical and geneaological account of the present nobility. Containing, The Descent, Original Creations, and most Remarkable Actions, of their respective Ancestors. Also, the chief Titles of Honour and Preferment they now enjoy; with their Marriages and Issue; continu'd down to this present Year, 1709; and the Paternal Coats of Arms of each Family, in Blazon. Collected as well from our best Historians, publick Records, and other sufficient Authorities; as from the personal Informations of most of the Nobility. To which is prefix'd, An Introduction of the present Royal Family of Great-Britain, trac'd thro' its several Branches down to this Time; and terminating with the Protestant Succession, as settled by Act of Parliament.

People / Organizations

• Arthur Collins (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by G.J. for Abel Roper and Arthur Collins, at the Black-Boy in Fleetstreet, 1709.

Publication year

1709-1709

ESTC No.

T145747

Grub Street ID

192473

Description

[10],470p.,plate ; 8⁰

Note

Compiled by Arthur Collins.

Uncontrolled note

NC