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History: Research Starters

This page provides information resources for the History major at Brevard College.

Handbooks, Encyclopedias, & Dictionaries

Studying History

907 B627s

Get to grips with the larger themes and issues behind historical study and formulate your own ideas in a clear, analytical style.

Oxford Dictionary of World History

A wealth of information on all aspects of history, from prehistory right up to the present day.

Atlas and Survey of Latin American History

A comprehensive, accessible introduction to both the human and physical geography of Latin America

Revolts, Protests, Demonstrations, and Rebellions in American History - An Encyclopedia

Traces the history of revolts and rebellions from the colonial era to the 20th century.

African Dominion

Unveils a new vision of how categories of ethnicity, race, gender, and caste emerged in Africa and in global history

Daily Life Through American History in Primary Documents

Explores the daily lives of American people from colonial times to the present.

The Hutchinson Chronology of World History

A chronology of world history through to the present.

Dictionary of American History

This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history.

The Routledge History of Disease

Presents a varied range of case studies and perspectives on the patterns, technologies and narratives of disease.

Historical Atlas of Canada

From the earliest evidence of human habitation to the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Reference Databases

Get an Overview of Your Topic

Research Consultations