Publisher's Synopsis
The Visitation of Berkshire in 1566 is a historical book written by William Hervey and published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive account of the visitation of Berkshire, a county in England, by the heralds of the College of Arms in 1566. The visitation was conducted to collect information on the genealogy and heraldry of the county's prominent families. The book contains a detailed record of the visitation, including the names of the families visited, their pedigrees, and their coats of arms. It also includes information on the history of the county, its churches, and its notable landmarks. The book is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of Berkshire and its families. William Hervey was a respected historian and genealogist who served as Somerset Herald of Arms from 1869 to 1914. He was known for his meticulous research and attention to detail, and his work on the Visitation of Berkshire in 1566 is considered one of his most important contributions to the field of heraldry and genealogy.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.
