This book is a comprehensive study of the history and genealogy of the Wake family, one of the oldest and most distinguished families in England. The author, William Wake, was a prominent churchman and scholar who spent many years researching his family's roots. His book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and insights into the lives and times of his ancestors, from the Norman Conquest to the Tudor era and beyond. A must-read for anyone interested in English history or genealogy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.