The peerage of England: or, An historical and genealogical account of the present nobility : Containing the descent, original creations, and most remarkable actions of them and their respective ancestors. Also, the chief titles of honour and preferment they now enjoy; with their marriages and issue; continu'd down to this present year, 1710; and the paternal coat of arms of each family, engrav'd and blazon'd. Collected as well as from our best historians, publick records, and other sufficient authorities; as from the personal informations of most of the nobility. To which is prefix'd, an introduction of the present royal family of Great-Britain, trac'd thro' its several branches down to this time; and terminating with the Protestant succession, as settled by act of Parliament.