Genealogy & Heraldry

Genealogy has long been one of humanity's greatest obsessions. But with the rise of genetics, and increasing media attention through television programs like Who Do You Think You Are? and Faces of America, we are now told that genetic markers can...

This fully revised second edition of Chris Paton's best-selling guide is essential reading if you want to make effective use of the internet in your family history research. Every day new records and resources are placed online and new methods of sharing...

This fully revised second edition of Chris Paton's best-selling guide is essential reading if you want to make effective use of the internet in your family history research. Every day new records and resources are placed online and new methods of sharing...

This fascinating book contains a terrifying collection of true-life, spine-chilling tales from across Northumberland. Featuring stories of unexplained phenomena, apparitions and poltergeists, and including the tale of the Hexham Heads, the Pink Lady of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905165001Author Edward HiggsFormat PaperbackPage Count 244Imprint University of London PressPublisher University of London

In 1993, aged twenty, Carmel Mc Mahon left Ireland for New York, carrying two suitcases and a ton of unseen baggage. It took years, and a bitter struggle with alcohol addiction, to unpick the intricate traumas of her past and present. Candid yet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852177560Author Iain GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

Annette Kuhn's work as a theorist of culture has won her a wide reputation for dissecting film and other images in books such as Women's Pictures and The Power of the Image. In Family Secrets, she turns her attention to the deconstruction of pictures...

Uncovering the hidden love triangle between novelist Elizabeth Bowen and the author's grandparents - the critically acclaimed biography with never-before-seen letters detailing the affair. For readers who were swept up in Laura Cumming's On Chapel...

Whether you're eager to hold on to EU citizenship post-Brexit or simply interested in exploring your family's past, learn how to research and document your Irish ancestry with this essential guide, newly updated to include the latest genealogy tools.The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593313197Author George G. MorganFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint MyFamily.com, IncorporatedPublisher MyFamily.com, IncorporatedWeight(grams)...

In 1603 King James I ascended the throne to become the first King of a united England and Scotland. There followed a period of increasing religious and political discord, culminating in the English Civil War. The Early Stuart Kings, 1603-1642 explores...

Women are among the hardest individuals to trace through the historical record and this is especially true of female offenders who had a vested interest in not wanting to be found. That is why this thought-provoking and accessible handbook by Lucy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170547Author John MackayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers LtdDimensions(mm) 150mm * 101mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170806Author James GracieFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers LtdDimensions(mm) 150mm * 140mm *...

For local historians too, they are of crucial interest; in particular those undertaking research for villages and other histories. Maps help us make sense of how and where our ancestors lived, identifying an individual's location and circumstances within...

Edward, prince of Wales and Aquitaine, known as the Black Prince, is one of the legendary figures of English history, victor of three great battles and a model of chivalry and courtesy. Behind this image, which many of his contemporaries accepted and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839012587Author Theo AronsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 386Imprint Lume BooksPublisher Lume BooksWeight(grams) 490gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 22mm

The astonishing true story of a young woman's adventures, and misadventures, in the dangerous world of Nazi-occupied France.For Priscilla, pre-war Paris was an exciting carousel of suitors, soirees and heartbreak, and eventually a lavish wedding to a...

Study of one of the most influential aristocratic families of medieval England. The Bigods were one of the most powerful and important families in thirteenth-century England. They are chiefly remembered for their dramatic interventions in high...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781440300578Author Blaine T. BettingerFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Family Tree BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170639Format PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers LtdDimensions(mm) 150mm * 109mm * 3mm

The very heart of the Confederate fighting unit was its flag, which came in a variety of designs and colours. The flag was the rallying point on the field of battle and it marked the unit headquarters in camp. In 1865, at the war's conclusion, the...

In January 1870, Johnny Arkwright was the largest landowner in Herefordshire. From the processions and balls which celebrated his coming of age, to facing financial ruin at his own sons birthday and the eventual sale of the estate, this book shows,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647186081Author Leeanne R HayFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Booklocker.comPublisher Booklocker.comWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

'The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there.' L. P. Hartley. (The Go Between) This is the story of 'Jefferyland' : the story of the Jeffery family of Derbyshire who have farmed in the Dove Valley area between Ashbourne, Derby and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852170738Author Rennie McOwanFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909556874Author Jonathan BardonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Ulster Historical FoundationPublisher Ulster Historical Foundation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646116089Author Brian SheffeyFormat PaperbackPage Count 124Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 213mm...

Our most travelled monarch covered well over 1,000,000 miles and visited 117 countries during her reign. From New Zealand to Barbados, we look back at Queen Elizabeth's most memorable Commonwealth visits. While the Commonwealth itself has...

For many enthusiasts pursuing their family history research, the online world offers a seemingly endless archive of digitised materials to help us answer the questions posed by our ancestors. In addition to hosting records, however, the internet also...

The records of the Courts of Equity, which dealt with cases of fairness rather than law, are among the most detailed, extensive and revealing of all the legal documents historians can consult, yet they are often neglected. Susan Moore's expert...

Finding Your Irish Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide is the ultimate resource to help you learn if the luck of the Irish is in your blood or not. This easy-to-use guide will teach you to make use of the many Irish family history records that have become...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839012570Author Theo AronsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 236Imprint Lume BooksPublisher Lume BooksWeight(grams) 304gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 14mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852172831Author Murray OgilvieFormat PaperbackImprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

What were the principal causes of death in the past? Could your ancestor have been affected? How was disease investigated and treated, and what did our ancestors think about the illnesses and the accidents that might befall them? Simon Wills's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910839379Author Rosalind CairdFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Logaston PressPublisher Fircone Books LtdDimensions(mm) 235mm * 154mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781852171124Author Iain GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lang Syne Publishers LtdPublisher Lang Syne Publishers Ltd

'This well-known author has produced yet another excellent guide for researching ancestors who have served in the Army. The book is an ideal text for reference when investigating army personnel.' Military Archive Research.com. 'A splendid publication...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780788442827Author Madeleine E MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 230Imprint Heritage BooksPublisher Heritage BooksWeight(grams) 272g