Local histories are a must-read for any serious genealogist. To get a sense of the history and details about the town, city, state, region, or country your ancestors came from, check old encyclopedias. For example, the 12-volume Jewish Encyclopedia, published around the turn of this century, gives specific information on many towns and village in Europe, revealing facts about Jewish history that probably cannot be found in general history books. SGBP is available at most libraries. By examining personal papers of individuals who influenced history and social events we gain a better understanding of these events.
Social history contains many elements.
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