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Friday, 5 June 2020

Burke’s Peerage was established in London in 1826 by John Burke and has become the definitive guide to the genealogy and heraldry of the Peerage,

Burke's Peerage, Sixth Edition (1839), Title Page (WikiCommons)
Burke’s Peerage was established in London in 1826 by John Burke and has become the definitive guide to the genealogy and heraldry of the Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Landed Gentry of the United Kingdom, the historical families of Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations, the Imperial, Royal and Mediatised families of Europe and Latin America, the Presidential and distinguished families of the United States, the ruling families of Africa and the Middle East and other prominent families worldwide.

Burke’s Peerage has provided authoritative genealogical records of historical families for 194 years. Its records were originally compiled by members of the Burke family and added to by others to build a unique collection of books of genealogical and heraldic interest. Burke’s Peerage continues to develop its unique position and update its collection of records and publish further editions both online and in print. The current owner is sensitive to the history associated with Burke’s Peerage and will endeavour to honour its reputation and the Burke family who established what has become a world-famous institution. Burke’s Peerage continues to make frequent appearances in modern culture, with examples including popular television series as diverse as Magnum PIDownton Abbey and The Crown; also Ian Fleming’s James Bond and Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
  • Burke’s Landed Gentry The Ridings of York 19th Edition has been divided into four volumes each focusing on a different region of the United Kingdom. The second volume of the series includes the genealogy of the historical families of Yorkshire and the biographies of contemporary individuals. ISBN-13: 9780971196643; Year of Publication: 2006; 1 Volume; 1,200 Pages. Price: £399.00 + Postage & Packing £45.00
  • Burke’s Landed Gentry The Principality of Wales and The North West 19th Edition has been divided into four volumes each focusing on a different region of the United Kingdom. The combined third and fourth volumes of the series includes the genealogy of the historical families of Wales and the North West. ISBN-13: 9780971196667; Year of Publication: 2006; 2 in 1 Volume; 1,000 Pages. Price: £399.00 + Postage & Packing £45.00.
  • Burke’s Great War Peerage is a reprint of the 76th Edition of Burke’s Peerage and Baronetage published in 1914. This volume provides a fascinating and unique record of the genealogy of the titled families of Britain and Ireland at the outbreak of World War I. ISBN-13: 9780850110609; Year of Publication: 2008; 1 Volume; 2,900 Pages. Price: £399.00 + Postage & Packing £45.00


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