From the Baby Boomer generation that blossomed in the aftermath of two world wars, to the gilded Edwardian period following Queen Victorias long reign, back to the Regency era, this first volume of 'Tracing Family History Through The Ages' reveals the document trail left behind by each generation and the events that shaped their lives. Follow your antecedents from the countryside to the town as the Industrial Revolution transformed the landscape. Chart their movement up (and down) the social scale. Unearth war heroes, slum dwellers, lunatics and criminals. Be they good or bad, rich or poor, likeable or not, their blood courses through your veins and the journey to find them is bound to be one worth taking. This book introduces the basic principles of building a family tree, with each chapter packed full of sources for taking your research further, working back through time. 'Tracing Family History Through The Ages' illuminates the history of the British people, brought to life through the documents they created, making this an enjoyable read for beginners and seasoned genealogists alike.
