The Best Books in Genealogy & Family History

65 years of publishing excellence

Filters

Stripped bare guide to genealogy

Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence

by Elizabeth Shown Mills

Struggling with source citations or unsure what counts as solid evidence in historical research? Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence cuts through the confusion with 13 clear guidelines for evaluating evidence, 13 for documenting sources, and 14 easy templates for citing any type of history source—online or off.

Learn More >

Weekend Sale on Pennsylvania Books

Save 10% Through Monday, August 4th

If your Pennsylvania ancestors lived there by the American Civil War, this weekend sale on Pennsylvania genealogy reference books could be just what you’ve been looking for. Whether they came from British Isles, Germany or Scandinavia, you will find something to choose from among the 19 on-sale titles.

Shop Now >

Evidence Explained 4th Edition

Evidence Explained

Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Now Available as an eBook. If you bought the print book from us, look for a special offer in your email!

  • Mirrors the print book, page for page
  • Eases the burden of travel
  • Complements the print book
  • Only option outside the US
More
My GPC library - eBook subscription for genealogy book designed for genealogists


My GPC Library 

eBook Subscriptions

Unlock expert guidance and rare records with our eBook subscription—your all-access pass to trusted genealogy resources. Explore exclusive how-to guides, colonial family histories, immigration records, royal lineages, and sources for African American and Native American research. Search across the entire library, bookmark pages, make notes, and grab citations—everything stays in sync, whether you’re online or on the go.

Learn More >

 

MY GPC LIBRARY | Subscribe today and access our entire eBook collection!

More

Best Sellers

View All

Popular categories

View All

New Releases & Latest Reissues

View All

Recent Blog Posts

Games and Songs our ancestors played
July 28, 2025
Games (and Songs) Your Ancestors Played
Read more
Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing & Using History Sources
July 21, 2025
Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing & Using History Sources, by Elizabeth Shown Mills
Read more
Genealogy in Reverse
July 14, 2025
Genealogy in Reverse Abounds with Sources of Living Relatives
Read more