Encyclopedia of Genealogy

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The ground-breaking BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? has opened up the past to reveal Ian Hislop's military ancestors through many Imperial wars, the crippling poverty that blighted the life of Jeremy Paxman's family, and Vic Reeves' discovery that his grandfather was a bigamist. These amazing stories have inspired thousands of people to investigate where their own ancestors came from. Now, in this comprehensive guide by the series' genealogist, Nick Barratt, you can get expert advice on how to solve the mysteries of your own family history. The Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy is the perfect family history bible for beginners, with step-by-step explanations of the whole process - from building your family tree to the world of archives and Internet resources, from birth certificates to parish records and census returns. For more advanced researchers, the book contains a wealth of information and advice to help you dig deeper into the historical background of... Tovább

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The ground-breaking BBC series Who Do You Think You Are? has opened up the past to reveal Ian Hislop's military ancestors through many Imperial wars, the crippling poverty that blighted the life of Jeremy Paxman's family, and Vic Reeves' discovery that his grandfather was a bigamist. These amazing stories have inspired thousands of people to investigate where their own ancestors came from. Now, in this comprehensive guide by the series' genealogist, Nick Barratt, you can get expert advice on how to solve the mysteries of your own family history. The Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy is the perfect family history bible for beginners, with step-by-step explanations of the whole process - from building your family tree to the world of archives and Internet resources, from birth certificates to parish records and census returns. For more advanced researchers, the book contains a wealth of information and advice to help you dig deeper into the historical background of your ancestors. This definitive guide shows you how to unearth the truth behind family secrets such as the scandal of illegitimacy, bigamy and criminal records, or tales of adventurers, missionaries and pioneers. As a one-stop reference book, the Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy gives you everything you need to unlock even the most complicated family history. Vissza