British Directories 2nd Ed
British Directories 2nd Ed by Gareth Shaw is a comprehensive bibliography and guide published by A&C Black in January 1997. This edition spans 459 pages and is presented in English. It explores the evolution of British directories, detailing various types and their content, while also introducing a new chapter focused on the application of directory material in historical studies.
Readers will find an extensive listing of over 2,200 directory titles, along with indexes organized by publisher, place, and subject. This edition also includes a guide to 120 library collections of directories, making it a valuable resource for those interested in reference materials and historical research. The structured approach of this book facilitates easy navigation and understanding of the significance of directories in historical context.
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Arranged in three parts, this bibliography and guide to British directories in its second edition explains their evolution, describes the different types of directories and their content, and offers a new chapter on the use of directory material in historical studies. Over 2200 directory titles are listed, with indexes by publisher, place and subject. This updated edition also provides a guide to the 120 library collections of directories.
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