{"product_id":"lineage-genealogy-and-the-power-of-connection-in-early-america","title":"Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America","description":"In eighteenth-century America, genealogy was more than a simple record of family ties--it was a powerful force that shaped society. \u003cem\u003eLineage \u003c\/em\u003edelves into an era where individuals, families, and institutions meticulously documented their connections. Whether driven by personal passion or mandated by churches, local governments, and courts, these records appeared in diverse forms-from handwritten notes and account books to intricate silk threads and enduring stone carvings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamily connections wielded significant influence across governmental, legal, religious, cultural, and social spheres. In the American context, these ties also defined the boundaries of slavery and freedom, with a child's status often determined by their mother, despite the prevailing patriarchy. This book reveals the profound importance of genealogy that was chronicled by family records, cultural artifacts, and court documents. These materials, created by both enslaved individuals seeking freedom and founding fathers seeking status, demonstrate the culturally and historically specific nature of genealogical interest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEven as the American Revolution transformed society, the significance of genealogy endured. The legacy of lineage from the colonial period continued to shape the early United States, underscoring the enduring importance of family connections.\u003cem\u003e Lineage\u003c\/em\u003e offers a deep understanding of genealogy as a foundational element of American history, illuminating its vital role from the colonial era through the birth of the nation.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0197553222\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780197553220\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Wulf, Karin\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Jul 2025)","offer_id":46291867238597,"sku":"9780197553220","price":33.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9780197553220.jpg?v=1780113209","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/lineage-genealogy-and-the-power-of-connection-in-early-america","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}