The Peerage of Ireland

The complete title of the scarce genealogical classic offers the following detailed description of its contents: "A complete view of the several Orders of Nobility, their Descents, Marriages, Issue, and Relations; their Creations, Armorial Bearings, Crests, Supporters, Mottos, Chief Seats, and the High Offices they possess; So methodized as to display whatever is truly useful in this instructive and amusing Branch of Knowledge. Together with the arms of all the lords Spiritual and Temporal. Corrected to January 20, 1768." Dukes, earls, viscounts, archbishops, bishops and barons are all included in this account, as well as an extensive section illustrating the arms of Irish nobility. Information is presented in short genealogical sketches, followed by an index of full names and arms, and a section of additions and corrections.