Presentation of the book 'Letters and Arms of Noble Lineages' in Madrid

The work explores Castilian heraldic literature and its impact on nobility, with the participation of cultural authorities.

Close-up of an old leather-bound book with embossed heraldic symbols, on a wooden table.
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Close-up of an old leather-bound book with embossed heraldic symbols, on a wooden table.

The Community of Madrid hosts the presentation of the book "Letters and Arms of Noble Lineages", a work that analyzes Castilian heraldic literature and its impact on nobility.

The work "Letters and Arms of Noble Lineages" aims to offer a general perspective on Castilian heraldic literature from its beginnings to the second half of the 16th century. The book seeks to introduce authors and works that are often overlooked, providing new data and perspectives on those already studied.
It also addresses the dual perspective of the creators and readers of these genres, in order to understand the real impact of noble literature in its time. Furthermore, the work establishes clear guidelines for the editing of such texts.
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"The aim of this work is, first and foremost, to offer a general perspective on Castilian heraldic literature from its beginnings to the second half of the 16th century, a period from which modern heraldry began."

Pedro Valverde Ogallar · Author of the work
The presentation will feature the participation of Isabel Moyano Andrés, Deputy Director General of Books of the Community of Madrid. Also participating will be Ramón Alba, director of Editorial Polifemo, and José Antonio Guillén, professor at URJC of Madrid.
Based on information from the official source: Comunidad de Madrid — Notas de prensa (29/09/2026)