List of figures -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- The agenda of local population history -- Sources and methods -- The study of medieval populations -- English population history, 1538-1837 -- The registration era, 1801-2011 -- Researching, writing, publishing -- Appendix: a case study : the population of Frampton Cotterell (Gloucs), 1086-1801 -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
This book shows how amateur historians can use computers with appropriate programs to provide numerical illustrations of various historical topics as well as easing their researches. A final chapter covers research and publishing in local history. The bibliography provides advice on local historical studies in England and Wales and a full list of sources for population history in England and Wales as well as guidance on the use of computers in local studies