A genealogical record of the medieval knights of England, compiled by Peter Le Neve, a herald and antiquary of the seventeenth century. This edition features over 300 pedigrees tracing the ancestry and descendants of the most important families of the medieval period. An essential reference for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of the English noble families and aristocracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.