Finding Secondary Sources
Historical research involves using several different kinds of sources:
- Primary Sources, which are original documents.
- Secondary Sources, such as scholarly books and journal articles that have been written by historians.
The General Search is where you will find our print and e-book collections, and it also searches many of our journal article databases such as JSTOR as well.
For more journal articles, consider using Academic Search Ultimate, which covers a wide range of subject matter.
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Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database containing full-text for thousands of journals in nearly every subject area, including: computer science, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new windowA bit difficult to search, but worth the effort. Use quotation marks around your search terms, and limit the "Type" to "Article."
General Reference Sources
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The Oxford Classical Dictionary
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The ultimate reference book of the classical world. -
Middle Ages Reference Library
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Publication Date: 2010This four-volume set includes Almanac, covering the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times; Biographies, a compilation of biographical essays on significant individuals from the period; and Primary Sources, an insightful collection of full or excerpted texts. Includes index. -
The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance
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Publication Date: 2003This dictionary provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe. It includes comprehensive coverage of the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period. -
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World
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Publication Date: 2008The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World provides information about major world developments from 1750 to the present, with close attention to social, economic, cultural, and political topics. -
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History
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Call Number: Reference HQ1121 .O93 2008From Oyinkan Abayomi to Khaleda Zia, from Abolition to the YWCA, these four volumes provide a comprehensive view of history and women. -
Cassell's Chronology of World History
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Call Number: D11 .W635 2005ISBN: 9780304357307Publication Date: 2005-04-01This extraordinary reference provides a comprehensive summary of world history from the earliest recorded evens to the start of the third millennium. Arranged in an accessible year by year form that invites browsing, it answers research questions, and illuminates similarities and contrasts between different nations and different ages. With narrative essays preceding every section, spotlight essays on key historical themes, and detailed profiles of 101 of history's most influential thinkers, it offers a depth of insight that goes far beyond a mere listing of important dates. -
Daily Life Through World History in Primary Documents
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ISBN: 9780313338984Publication Date: 2008-12-30Who did the ancient Greeks describe as the world's best athlete? What does the Koran say about women's rights? How has the digital revolution changed life in the modern age? From the law courts of ancient Iraq to bloody Civil War battlefields, explore the daily lives of people from major world cultures throughout history, as presented in their own words. Bringing useful and engaging material into world history classrooms, this rich collection of historical documents and illustrations provides insight into major cultures from all continents.
