Essential Maps for Family Historians [Paperback]

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 his or her community. The maps in the book are reproduced in colour and there are integrated case studies within each chapter.Maps are a window into the past for both family and local historians. They provide an essential tool in the search for locations connected with the lives of our ancestors. For local historians, too, they are of crucial interest, in particular those undertaking research for villages and other histories. Maps help us to make sense of how and where o