The Knightage of Great Britain and Ireland is a comprehensive guide to the peerage and knighthood of the British Isles. This book provides insight into the historical origins of British titles and nobility. The authors, John Burke and John Bernard Burke, were renowned heraldic writers of the 19th century and their contributions have become an important reference for anyone interested in British history and genealogy.

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