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This book explores the importance of history to Elizabethan and early Stuart gentry and how this led to a vibrant antiquarian culture. The family, town and county histories written by the community, which form the core of the study, had an influence on the development of local history in England which lasted into the twentieth century.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The development of local history in England before 1660
2. The national context of local history
3. The development of regional networks
4. Sources for local history
5. Genealogical history
6. Didactic history
7. Local history and the physical world
Conclusion
Appendix – the major figures and works used
Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719072956, 978-0719072956
      ISBN10: 0719072956

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book explores the importance of history to Elizabethan and early Stuart gentry and how this led to a vibrant antiquarian culture. The family, town and county histories written by the community, which form the core of the study, had an influence on the development of local history in England which lasted into the twentieth century.

      Trade Review
      Not a word is wasted in this compact and richly detailed book, which must be read in full to be properly appreciated. -- .

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      1. The development of local history in England before 1660
      2. The national context of local history
      3. The development of regional networks
      4. Sources for local history
      5. Genealogical history
      6. Didactic history
      7. Local history and the physical world
      Conclusion
      Appendix – the major figures and works used
      Index

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