Description: First scholarly study devoted to Guernsey in the nineteenth century, as it changed from a francophone to an anglophone society.
Review Quotes: [The author's] narrative is grounded in a thorough analysis, deep understanding and astute presentation of the most relevant demographic sources. [.] A fascinating and well-researched account of the economic and demographic development of Guernsey. [.] I would heartily recommend Crossnan's book to all historians interested in migration, mapping, the use of census data, economic and cultural change and British history in general.-- "LOCAL POPULATION STUDIES"