English description: Heraldry is an important sub-field of the historical sciences. Coats of arms are a significant source of information, but their interpretation requires special skills. This second edition of Vaclav Filip's Introduction to Heraldry has been revised and expanded; particular emphasis is placed on the history of medieval heraldry "specialists," i.e., heralds and kings, and the inclusion of the Slavic language area. German text.
German description: Die Heraldik ist ein wichtiges Arbeitsfeld der Historischen Hilfswissenschaften. Wappen bilden...
English description: Heraldry is an important sub-field of the historical sciences. Coats of arms are a significant source of information, but...