This Element reconsiders the historical, theoretical, racial, disability, and editorial problem of genealogy by analysing genealogies in the 1623 Shakespeare First Folio: the Salic Law speech in Henry V and the seven sons scene in Henry VI, Part...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 28-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781837052523)
An essential part of the fabric of our ancient churches, castles and houses, in documents, and on monuments and stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure house of information for both the historian and genealogist....Loe edasi...
A Waterstones Best History Book 2025BBC History Magazine‘Learned, entertaining and highly approachable’ BOB MORTIMER‘A treat’ ALICE LOXTON‘Five stars from me…’ AL MURRAYAn unmissable collaboration between two comedy legends – an irresistible, family-...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 30-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Oxford University Press, ISBN-13: 9780199274598)
The deeds and misdeeds of aristocrats, past and present, never lose their appeal, whether on screen or in real life. But who are they, and why do they matter? This ground-breaking book explores the origins and development of early-modern elites, reve...Loe edasi...
Details the history of Clan Campbell from the seventeenth century to the twentieth. In the third and final volume of Alastair Campbell’s acclaimed account of the Campbells the story resumes at a high pace. Successive incidents include the 9th...Loe edasi...
Continues the story, from the Campbells recovery after Flodden to cracks in Clan unity in the seventeenth century. Volume 2 of A History of Clan Campbell continues the story, from the Campbells’ recovery after Flodden to cracks in Clan un...Loe edasi...
Details the origins and early years of Clan Campbell, exploring myths, legends and locality. The Clan Campbell has long been among the largest of the Scottish Highland clans as well as arguably the most powerful. Apart from the intrinsic inte...Loe edasi...
Surnames give us a sense of identity and belonging. Even in todays mobile society they can have strong links with particular areas. They are keys to our family history and they always have an original meaning. This new collection of some 400 names,...Loe edasi...
Genealogy Methods and Techniques offers practical guidance on how to get the most from your family history research and be confident in the results. Suitable both for beginners who want to get things right from the start, and for experienced researc...Loe edasi...
First published in 1967, The Origin of English Surnames by P. H. Reaney explores the diverse origins of English surnames, uncovering their linguistic, cultural, and historical roots. It’s an essential resource for linguists and genealogists...Loe edasi...
