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Books > History > History of specific subjects > Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours
It's said a picture is worth a thousand words, but if you really
want to see into the lives of your British Isles ancestors, find
them in the census. This book will show you how. Accredited
Genealogist Echo King leads you step-by-step through these
essential records and explains everything from how British
census-taking began to how you can use the census to uncover
details that will enrich your family story. Whether you are new to
family history or you are a seasoned veteran, Finding Answers in
British Isles Census Records has something for you.
Choosing a name for your baby is really exciting - it can also feel
like a huge decision that you're terrified of getting wrong! Never
fear: we bring you the very latest news, trends and inspiration in
Baby Names 2021. Thousands of inspirational names, including the
UK's favourites (we're still big fans of Oliver and Olivia) and
strangest choices (welcome to babies Rye and Zuzu). Trends for
2021, from gender-neutral choices (such as Alex, Max, Charlie) to
our love of hyphens (think Lily-Mae or Alfie-James). On-screen
inspo, as Aladdin enters the chart for the first time ever, and
baby Nalas pounce up the rankings. Practical tips on choosing a
name and dealing with family expectations (and other people's
opinions). Predictions on next year's hottest names: think regal
but contemporary - Archie, Harrison or Meghan?
Niall Ferguson's House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets 1798-1848 was hailed as "definitive" by the New York Times, a "great biography" by Time magazine, and was named one of the Ten Best Books of 1998 by Business Week. Now, Ferguson concludes his myth--breaking portrait of one of the most powerful families of modern times at the zenith of its power. From Crimea to World War II, wars repeatedly threatened the stability of the Rothschild's worldwide empire. Despite these upheavals, theirs remained the biggest bank in the world up until the First World War. Yet the Rothschild's failure to establish themselves successfully in the United States proved fateful, and as financial power shifted from London to New York after 1914, their power waned. At once a classic family saga and major work of economic, social and political history, The House of Rothschild is the riveting story of an unparalleled dynasty.
This title helps the reader understand how to go about researching
their family tree, starting with the basics. This practical book
will have you achieving immediate results using: a friendly, visual
approach simple language practical, task-based examples large,
full-colour screenshots. Discover everything you want to know about
using online tools and services to research your family history in
this easy-to-use guide; from the most essential tasks that you'll
want to perform, to solving the most common problems you'll
encounter.
Whatever Remains is a true story. The fall of Singapore is
considered one of Britain's worst defeats of the Second World War.
For Penny Graham's father, however, it became a life-changing
opportunity to shed once and for all, all of the shackles of a
family he no longer wanted. From 1942 onwards her parents would
carry passports that gave them backgrounds that had nothing to do
with reality. In 2010, a recognised Australian author claimed that
her father and mother were involved in espionage for the British
Government before, during and after World War 2. Although he worked
in Australian naval intelligence during the war, there is no
evidence whatsoever that he was an MI6 spy. He clearly had his own
motives for the change of identity but they had nothing to do with
espionage. Penny Graham spent most of her adult life unravelling
the truth about her family history. Her journey took her around the
world twice, on many twists and turns, false leads and dead ends as
she discovers hew her father managed to hoodwink so many people in
his long and complex life. Whatever Remains is a beautifully
written story about solving mysteries, conquering adversity and
ultimately finding where you belong in the world. It's a slice of
history worth telling.
Growing a baby? Got to name it? No sweat. Take naming inspiration from the ultimate, most kick ass men and women in history.
This baby name book is an A-Z of total badasses, explains what gives them serious swagger and the reasons why they are worthy of being your future son or daughter's moniker. From the world-changers and fearless adventurers, to the whip-smart inventors and scientists of the last five centuries, why not name your little bundle after humans to admire, celebrate and love?
Take name ideas from those who kicked Fascist ass to the kings and queens taking bravery to another level, or from a doctor with so much badassitude he saved his own life blindly removing his appendix in the middle of the Antarctic.
This is the book for every parent-to-be looking for inspirational name ideas for their future badass baby.
In 1863, Queen Victoria decreed that her son Edward, Prince of Wales, should marry Princess Alexandra, daughter of the obscure and unsophisticated heir to the Danish throne.
The beauty, grace and charm of Prince Christian's daughter had prevailed over the Queen's intense dislike of the Danish royal house. Even the embarrassingly difficult Bertie was persuaded to agree to the match.
Thus began the fairy-tale saga of a family that handed on its good looks, unaffectedness and democratic manners to almost every royal house of modern Europe. For, in the year that Alexandra became Princess of Wales, her brother Willie was elected King of the Hellenes; her father at last succeeded to the Danish throne; her sister Dagmar was soon to become wife of the future Tsar Alexander III of Russia; and her youngest sister Thyra later married the de jure King of Hanover.
A Family of Kings is the story of the crowned children and grandchildren of Christian IX and Queen Louise of Denmark, focusing on the half-century before the First World War. It is an intimate, domestic study of a close-knit family, their individual personalities, and the courts to which they came.
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