The Peerage of England is a historical account of the English peerage, a system of social hierarchy that dates back to the Middle Ages. The book covers the history of the various noble families and their titles, as well as the political and social power that these titles held. It is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the social and political structures of English society. 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.