Canadian Symbols of Authority - Maces, Chains, and Rods of Office

Zusatztext "What could be a dry and dull subject is instead a fascinating exploration of the evolution of the various symbols." Informationen zum Autor Corinna Pike is an expert in matters pertaining to regalia, ceremonial silver, trophies, and fine jewellery, having worked many years with the royal jewellers, Garrard. Pike extended her skills to artist designer working for luxury jewellers Asprey London. Recently she returned to Garrard, and is currently the bespoke and regal jewels designer and heritage manager. She lives in New Malden, Surrey, England. Klappentext Canadian symbols of authority are not only emblems of democracy and authority but they are part of the diverse heraldic and artistic heritage of Canada. Despite Canada's rich symbolic and ceremonial heritage! little has been written about the nation's various symbols of authority or the offices that are associated with them -- until now! Zusammenfassung Canadian symbols of authority are not only emblems of democracy and authority but they are part of the diverse heraldic and artistic heritage of Canada. Despite Canada's rich symbolic and ceremonial heritage, little has been written about the nations various symbols of authority or the offices that are associated with them until now!

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• Autori: Michael Holtmann, Christopher McCreery, Christopher P. McCreery, Corinna Pike, Corinna A. W. Pike, Corinna A. W./ Mccreery Pike
• Con la collaborazione di: Andrew Duke of York (Prefazione)
• Editore: Midpoint trade books inc
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 04.07.2011
• EAN: 9781554889013
• ISBN: 978-1-55488-901-3
• Pagine: 359
• Dimensioni: 191 mm x 267 mm x 25 mm
• Categoria: Saggistica > Enciclopedie, opere di consultazione > Enciclopedie, lessici