This book offers a fascinating and complete introduction to genealogy and finding relatives in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. It presents accessible and clear advice explaining the best research techniques, with instructions on how to log, organize and collate your research, and how to draw up a basic family tree. The book provides all the information needed to get started with your own research, including a useful lifestyle checklist to guide you through each state. More than 135 photos, diagrams, facsimiles and artworks.