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==Types of Records== | ==Types of Records== | ||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
* '''Books''' - There are only a few books written specifically about the tribal history of Bahrain, but many have been written more broadly about Arab tribes in the Arabian Peninsula. Both categories of books can be valuable to researchers, as many tribes which have inhabited Bahrain have also been found elsewhere in the Middle East and North Africa. | |||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
The published works above include information useful for tracing tribal lineages in Bahrain. These works include lineages, tribal history, biographies of prominent individuals, poetry, or encyclopedic entries of tribes and their sub-divisions. | The published works above include information useful for tracing tribal lineages in Bahrain. These works include lineages, tribal history, biographies of prominent individuals, poetry, or encyclopedic entries of tribes and their sub-divisions. | ||
Some of the resources listed above treat with specific tribes, while others look at groups of tribes. The scope of each resource affects the level of detail it contains on actual individuals and their families. While some books contain detailed genealogies with specific names from generation to generation, others treat with tribes generally, focusing more on their history and movement. The latter type of book can be especially useful for individuals who are unsure of where their ancestors lived, as these books can provide information on towns or regions where certain tribes can be found. | Some of the resources listed above treat with specific tribes, while others look at groups of tribes. The scope of each resource affects the level of detail it contains on actual individuals and their families. While some books contain detailed genealogies with specific names from generation to generation, others treat with tribes generally, focusing more on their history and movement. The latter type of book can be especially useful for individuals who are unsure of where their ancestors lived, as these books can provide information on towns or regions where certain tribes can be found. | ||