1898. Holden writes that half the point of history is lost unless it is studiedin its details. To comprehend its details especially in the period from theCrusad... » 

1898. Holden writes that half the point of history is lost unless it is studiedin its details. To comprehend its details especially in the period from theCrusades to the French Revolution an accurate knowledge of heraldry is amaterial aid. They are emblazoned everywhere on stainedglass windows overthe doors even on the locks on coaches and on liveries. What was true in 1688is also true today. The seals of countries provinces and states are heraldicso are their flags. Coins and medals are stamped with heraldic emblems eachgovernment department or office has its seal cities corporations collegesuniversities employ seals and devices as do societies and individuals.Heraldry is a doctrine which has to do with all these things and it isinteresting and advantageous to know something of it. «