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Tracing your Ancestors using the UK Historical Timeline (Paperback) by Angela Smith & Neil Bertram
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Tracing Your Ancestors Using the UK Historical Timeline is a practical and insightful guide for family historians aiming to place their ancestors within a broader historical framework. Spanning from 1066 to 2020, this book offers a dual-column format: one side presents genealogically relevant facts—such as the availability and evolution of records—while the other highlights significant socio-cultural events, including developments in the monarchy, the Church, and the State .
The authors cover all four countries of the UK, plus Ireland and the Channel Islands, and include global events that influenced British history. Topics such as migration, epidemics, wars, taxation, nonconformist religions, and scientific advances are explored for their impact on communities and record-keeping practices.
Genealogists will find valuable information on birth, marriage, and death certificates, censuses, muster rolls, poll taxes, and other name-indexed records. The book avoids overemphasis on recent history, offering a balanced view across centuries to help readers build a meaningful timeline for their ancestors.
Whether you're writing a family history or seeking new research avenues, this book serves as both a reference guide and a source of inspiration for deeper exploration.
ISBN : 9781399003322