The Assignment of Arms to Shakespeare and Arden, 1596-1599 (1884)

""The Assignment of Arms to Shakespeare and Arden, 1596-1599"" is a historical text written by Stephen Isaacson Tucker in 1884. The book explores the topic of arms assignment during the Elizabethan era, specifically focusing on the years 1596 to 1599. Tucker delves into the records of the Heralds' College and other primary sources to uncover evidence of the arms assigned to William Shakespeare and his family, as well as to the Arden family, who were related to Shakespeare through his mother. The book provides a detailed analysis of the process of arms assignment, the significance of these assignments in Elizabethan society, and the possible reasons behind Shakespeare and Arden's arms being granted during this period. Overall, ""The Assignment of Arms to Shakespeare and Arden, 1596-1599"" offers a unique perspective on the life and times of William Shakespeare and his family, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of their history.With Introductory Note.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.