The family tree: Polish, Czech & Slovak genealogy guide : how to trace your family tree in Eastern Europe

1. Linking your family tree to Polish, Czech, and Slovak localities. Your Polish, Czech, or Slovak heritage ; Jump-starting your Polish, Czech, and Slovak research ; Identifying your immigrant ancestor

The history of Poland ; The history of the Czech and Slovak republics

2. Getting to know the old country. Understanding Eastern European geography ; Languages, surnames, and given names

3. Tracing your family in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Vital records ; Census records ; Military records ; Other record resources

Heritage travel and on-site research

4. Advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together ; What to do when you get stuck.