Journey to the Old Country
From Ireland to Italy, Portugal to Poland, Germany to Greece, and
everywhere in between, explore your ancestors' European homelands
through more than 200 gorgeous reproductions of 18th-century maps,
19th-century and early 20th-century maps. These full-color period
maps--covering the peak years of European immigration to America--will
help you understand changing boundaries in ancestral countries, and
inform your search for genealogical records.
Inside you'll find:
- Historical maps of the European continent showing how national
borders evolved over three centuries
- Detailed country maps illustrating key geographical units--provinces,
counties, regions, cities and more
- Time lines of important events in each country's history
- Lists of administrative divisions by country for easy reference
- A complete index to aid in viewing maps of interest in greater detail
online
This country-by-country atlas is an indispensable tool for European
genealogy. Put your ancestral origins in geographical context, unravel
the boundary changes that trip up genealogists, and envision the old
country as your ancestors knew it. The book is also a valuable reference
for teachers, homeschooling parents and anyone with an interest in
European history. Time travel across the continent with the Family Tree
Historical Maps Book: Europe.