Shakespeareana Genealogica (1869)

Shakespeareana Genealogica is a book written by George Russell French and first published in 1869. The book is a comprehensive genealogical study of the family trees of the characters in the plays of William Shakespeare. French explores the ancestry of each character, tracing their lineage back through history and drawing connections between the characters and real-life historical figures. The book is organized by play, with each chapter focusing on a different work by Shakespeare. French's research is meticulous and thorough, drawing on a wide range of historical sources to create a detailed picture of each character's family history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Shakespeare's plays, as well as for genealogists and historians interested in the historical context of the plays.Part One, Identification Of The Dramatis Personae In Shakespeare�������s Historical Plays, From K. John To K. Henry Viii. Notes On Characters In Macbeth And Hamlet. Persons And Places, Belonging To Warwickshire, Alluded To In Several Plays. Part Two, The Shakespeare And Arden Families, And Their Connections, With Tables Of Descent.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.