One of the timeless themes in literature, not matter what period we’re speaking about, is identity. The quest to know and truly understand who you are and where you came from. We see the trope play itself out again and again, with paupers turning out to be princesses and secret lineages hiding behind the most unassuming of characters. And of course with family being such an important part of all our lives, how can we treat the topic any differently?
With the theme appearing again and again in great literature, it comes as no surprise that it emerges in real life as well. People wanting to know who their grandparents’ grandparents were, what stories they could tell, what lives they led. Perhaps, like something out of Shakespeare, who you thought you were gets reversed and you can now be introduced to your true history!
Here at East Neuk Books, we get just as excited about these questions as you do. I mean, who wouldn’t want to know the true stories of their roots? Especially when it comes to tracking Scottish genealogies, what with the major importance of clan membership throughout history. Will all the tumult of the modern world, sometimes it is a great comfort to become acquainted again with the past and one’s place in it. In a constantly changing, ever-digital environment, it helps to know who you are and where you come from.
Which is why East Neuk Books is proud to offer a selection of Scottish books having to do with genealogy. From manuals assisting readers to find their own roots to histories of Scottish people to local records themselves, there’s no end of choice for those who want to buy genealogy books online.
They say that you must know the past to know the future, and at East Neuk Books we help you do exactly that!
Genealogy is a rich subject area for literature. Not only can genealogy books in the UK help you uncover your roots, but they can also educate you on what it means to be descended from a certain clan or family line. We have a range of genealogy books UK residents, particularly those with Scottish heritage, will love to discover.
If you are seeking genealogy books in the UK, have a browse through our options and see if anything stands out. With our genealogy books, UK customers have the opportunity to unlock windows to their own lineage. It doesn't get much more thrilling than finding out which parts of history are in your blood.
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Somerled : Hammer of the Norse by Kathleen McPhee (Author) Born c.1113 in Morvern, Argyll, Somerled was half-Norse through his mother. His fath...
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The Clan Donnachaidh bears some of the most renowned and recognizable family names in Scotland. As Scots sought a new life beyond their native shor...
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Guide to over 4,000 Scottish family names and their clan affiliations with pull out map of Scotland. Whether you are a Highlander curious in your l...
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At the end of 1944, the Nazi army was retreating on both fronts, but not yet defeated. In the east, the Soviets were pushing the Germans westward, ...
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The First World War came to an end at 11.00am on the 11th of November, 1918 after four long years of fierce battles under the horrific conditions. ...
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This book is a compilation of different stories and information about the people who died in several different wars in 2013.
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This book is a compilation of different stories and information about the people who died in several different wars in 2013
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At the beginning of the twentieth century the then civilised world had everything to look forward to: the industrialisation of the previous hundred...
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At the beginning of the twentieth century the then civilised world had everything to look forward to: the industrialisation of the previous hundred...
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Studying dress history teaches us much about the past. In this skilfully-illustrated, accessible and authoritative book, Jayne Shrimpton demonstrat...
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Martin Wilcox's concise and informative guide to the fishing industry will be absorbing reading for anyone who wants to learn about its history or ...
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This comprehensive and fascinating guide from genealogist and historian Celia Heritage will be an invaluable tool for all family and local historia...
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Thanks to digitisation, newspapers from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century have become an indispensable and accessible source for research...
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Working with prestigious archives of contemporary photographs, the authors chart the history of Britain's fishing heritage with 120 rarely seen pho...
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How the experience of war impacted on the town, from the initial enthusiasm for sorting out the German kaiser in time for Christmas 1914, to the gr...
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During the Second World War a number of industries in Dundee were of importance to the war effort. The jute industry, which had previously dominate...
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Keeping the Home Fires Burning tells the story of how the troops and the general public were kept happy and content during the First World War. Bet...
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A history of the First World War told through the letters exchanged by ordinary British soldiers and their families. Letters from the Trenches reve...
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After the outbreak of the Great War, boys as young as twelve were caught up in a national wave of patriotism and, in huge numbers, volunteered to s...
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The Boy Scouts Association was just seven years old when war broke out in 1914\. With its members brought up with a strong ethos of duty and loyalt...
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With no French language ability, Alex Lochrie approached recruiters for the French Foreign Legion in Paris and embarked on the demanding selection ...
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Bookazine includes:Complete beginners guideAdvice from expertsTop tips to followCommon problems solvedDocuments explainedGuide to researching online
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Family history is the second most popular topic on the internet. The internet has revolutionised the world of genealogy and made it much easier for...
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This little book provides a gentle introduction to heraldry and its sometimes daunting terminology, explaining each term with illustrations and tex...
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