The Oxford Guide to Family History

by David Hey

Book Overview

Who were your ancestors? Where did they live? How did they earn their living? At what age did they marry, and how large were their families? Throughout the ages and across the world people have had a natural curiosity about their ancestors, but only recently have amateur historians begun to trace their forebears with such fervor and delight. Written by a leading authority in the field, The Oxford Guide to Family History is a practical introduction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198691777
• ISBN13: 9780198691778
• Release Date: July 1993
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.8" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Resource for Great Britain Research

David Hey has written a comprehensive view of genealogical research for individuals interested in tracing British roots. I have to confess to being a little deceived as I thought this book would be about researching family history in general and not only English, Scottish, and Welsh history. The bulk of the book centers around putting your forebears experiences in perspective through historical analysis of population trends and social life/everyday living thoroughout British history. The last third of the book discusses research techniques and the documentation peculiar to the British Isles. Despite the recent emphasis on internet genealogy, this book still offers and excellent reference for people interested in navigating and narrowing their genealogical research for this area.