Peter Towey’s How to Research Your German Ancestors is a practical and authoritative guide for anyone tracing family roots in German-speaking Europe. First published by the Anglo-German Family History Society—formed in 1987 to support British researchers with German heritage—this third edition reflects over 25 years of hands-on experience and has been fully revised to incorporate modern digital resources and online databases.
Towey offers clear, step-by-step advice on navigating the complexities of German genealogy, including regional differences, historical border changes, and the challenges of deciphering old script and unfamiliar record systems. The book covers both research within Germany and investigations into German immigrants who settled in the UK, making it especially valuable for Anglo-German family historians. With 115 pages of detailed guidance, this A4-format paperback is an essential tool for anyone seeking to uncover the stories of their German ancestors.