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- Research Guides
- HIST 3140: Society & Culture in the Middle Ages
- Finding Background Info
HIST 3140: Society & Culture in the Middle Ages
Finding Background Info
Online Encyclopedias
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Oxford ReferenceMany Oxford reference works, including several history encyclopedias, are available online. -
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryGVRL contains electronic copies of several hundred encyclopedias, including the Middle Ages Reference Library. -
SAGE eReferenceOnline social science encyclopedias.
Print Encyclopedias
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The New Cambridge Medieval HistoryCall Number: Reference D117 .N48 1995Publication Date: 1995 -
Encyclopedia of the Middle AgesCall Number: Reference D114 .E53 2000Publication Date: 2001
Why Use Encyclopedias?
Reference works help you by:
- providing a quick overview of a topic,
- identifying key questions that can shape your research,
- pointing you towards other sources on the topic.
Check the Bibliography
Reference articles typically end with a bibliography or works cited, which you can use to find key books and articles on the topic.
