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Index of pedigrees and alliances many a noble lord, paramount in his own country, would be astonished to find that his less distinguished neighbour was of a nobility as ancient as his own.
Family Records, Volume 1, compiled by Ashworth Peter Burke, offers a detailed exploration of British genealogy and heraldry. This volume meticulously traces the lineages of various prominent families, providing invaluable insights into their histories, relationships, and contributions. Serving as an essential resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in British heritage, the book showcases detailed ancestral charts and historical accounts. Burke's work provides a rich tapestry of British social history, emphasizing the enduring legacy and historical significance of these families. Explore the intricacies of lineage and heraldry with this classic genealogical reference, cap...
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An index to John Burke's volumes on peerage.
Vols. 4-6 were edited by Frederick Arthur Crisp.
First full-length study of the life and career of John Henry Williams, one of the most fascinating figures of the eighteenth-century church. John Henry Williams was the vicar of Wellesbourne in south Warwickshire from 1778 until his death some fifty years later. A dedicated pastor, displaying an `enlightened and liberal' outlook, his career illuminates the Church of England's condition in the period, and also a clergyman's place in local society. However, he was not merely a country parson. A `political clergyman', Williams engaged fervently in both provincial and national political debate, denouncing the war with revolutionary France between 1793 and 1802, and published a series of forceful...