- Brandel Library
- 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
- 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.
Print Encyclopedias
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.
