Master the labyrinth of European dynasties with an indispensable reference. A foundational reference for historians. Volume XIII of The Cambridge Modern History brings together historical genealogy tables and the general index collection that bind the series' scholarship into a single, usable tool. Credited to Lord Acton, this companion volume sits at the intersection of bibliography and genealogical scholarship: its index entries and name-lists turn hundreds of scattered references into one point of access. This modern history reference lays out European royal lineages and dynastic family trees with sharp clarity - succession lines, cadet branches and marital alliances are arranged so researchers can compare at a glance. The carefully organised tables pair with cross-references to create a scholarly history compendium that functions as a practical historical research resource and a trusted academic historians guide for tracing provenance, verifying dates or resolving complex kinship puzzles. Whether consulted for work on nineteenth-century Europe, as contextual support for literature or for wider study of the early modern period, readers from beginners to specialists will find the lists, charts and index invaluable. Librarians and teachers will also value how the volume complements course reading and a university library collection. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Historically significant as the genealogical and indexing backbone of the Cambridge history series, this volume clarifies the networks behind political change and cultural continuity. Casual readers will appreciate accessible dynastic diagrams and immediate reference points; classic-literature collectors, archival enthusiasts and university library collection curators will value an edition that supports sustained scholarship and attractive shelving. Practical, authoritative and quietly elegant, this compendium restores order to complex family histories and rewards both the curious browser and the dedicated researcher. Useful across biography, diplomatic studies and the study of social elites, it remains an essential modern history reference for anyone investigating the human connections that shaped nineteenth-century Europe and the early modern period.