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We are delighted to announce that a new book has been published: Genealogy Methods and Techniques: A Practical Guide to Research, from our Tutor and Managing Director, Dr Karen Cummings. Aimed at family history researchers of all levels this will be a valuable addition to the bookcase for students on our courses.
From the cover
Genealogy Methods and Techniques offers practical guidance on how to get the most from your family history research and be confident in the results. Suitable both for beginners who want to get things right from the start, and for experienced researchers with thorny problems to solve, this book offers tips and tricks for everyone. This book takes the reader on a journey through a series of research strategies, providing guidance at every step of the way. With clear explanations, real-life case studies and over 100 tables, charts and illustrations, it will equip you to apply best practices to your own research right from the start. Whether your research focuses on an in-depth analysis of a single individual or location, or tracing multiple generations of a family tree, this guide offers the structured approach and essential tools required to achieve reliable and meaningful results.
From recent reviews
"...this is a valuable and thoughtful contribution to modern genealogical literature, combining sound methodology with practical guidance and international relevance." Jill Ball, GeniAus blog
“... this book deserves a place on every beginner’s shelf and is strongly recommended for serious or professional genealogists aiming to work at a high level, particularly when it comes to organisation and methodological rigour.” Emma Jolly, Genealogic
"Karen has brought a plain-English, straightforward approach to a subject that can seem daunting and off-putting. Where some could get distracted by complexity or take a heavy-handed approach, Karen consistently delivers pragmatism over dogmatism... If you are looking for a skeleton key to unlock those stubborn “brick wall” cases, a better lantern in the record office or a compass in the genealogical fog, Karen Cummings’ Genealogy Methods and Techniques is for you." Phil Isherwood, Seeing the Wood for the Trees blog
Find out more
You can read more reviews here at Karen's website.
Purchasing
The book was published in the UK at the end of March and will be available in other countries over the next few months (check out your preferred bookstore for more details). You can purchase directly from the publisher here: The Crowood Press and the Kindle version will also soon be available.