Family Matters: A History of Genealogy
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Family Matters: A History of Genealogy by Michael Sharpe
Family history is one of Britain's most popular pastimes. Around six million people in Britain are researching their family trees, and genealogy is one of the top categories for online searches. The opening up of public records, the growth of family history societies and the introduction of computers and the internet have made the subject accessible to everyone. Yet, while there is no shortage of books on how to do family history, few writers have attempted to put the field itself into a historical and social context, and no popular history of the subject has been published in Britain in the last 50 years. That is why Michael Sharpe's new history is so significant. He traces the rise of genealogy from an esoteric interest of gentlemen and scholars to a mainstream hobby enjoyed by millions. He describes in vivid detail the landmark events and the personalities behind them, telling the story of the evolution of family history through the eyes of those involved. His original and highly readable work offers a fresh perspective on an activity that is not just a fast-growing leisure pursuit but also a rapidly expanding business sector and an important field for public policy.
- has written a readable account of how the centuries-old genteel pursuit of the genealogy of the landed and professional classes was transformed in recent times by an explosion of interest in democratic family history among millions of people throughout the landHis early chapters - are presented in a lively style - - The Local Historian
Sharpe, Michael: - Michael Sharpe is a professional genealogist, writer and lecturer who specializes in the local and family history of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. He is a member of the Society of Genealogists, Midland Ancestors, and other family and local history societies.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848845596 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848845596 |
| Title | Family Matters: A History of Genealogy |
| Author | Michael Sharpe |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
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