The History of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

A detailed institutional history of the most prestigious chivalric order and comparable European knightly orders, tracing its medieval foundation, governing statutes and the development of Windsor's castle, chapel, and college. The text explains ceremonial procedures, investiture rites, regalia, officers' duties and financial arrangements, offers biographical notes on founders, and presents an illustrated roll of knights with coats of arms. Drawn from public records, heralds' manuscripts, and corrected authorities, the edition adds emendations, heraldic corrections and a continued list of members to the editor's present.