History Research
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Why use them?
Dictionaries and encyclopedias like the ones listed here can be important sources of background or other information to assist you with research on your term papers. If your interests are broad, this information may help you focus on a manageable research topic. These sources may also suggest books or articles which contain more information on your chosen topics.
Recommended Sources from our Reference Collection
Look for these and others on the first floor of the library next to the Research Center:
Cold War America
REF: E741 .G76 2003
Dictionary of the Middle Ages (13 v.)
REF: D114 .D5 1982
Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Culture
REF: E169.12 .E49 2001
Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing (2 v.)
REF: D14 .E53 1999
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance (6 v.)
REF: CB361 .E52 1999
Recommended Online Sources
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Encyclopedia of EvolutionArticles on essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, covering both the history of the field and current controversies.
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Encyclopedia of the EnlightenmentIncludes not only Western Europe but also North America, Brazil, and Iberian, Russian, Jewish, and Eastern European cultures.
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Encyclopaedia of Islam OnlineFull-text to the Encyclopedia of Islam (English), volumes I to XI and Supplement (Volume XII). Search for keyword or browse the Table of Contents.
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Encyclopedia of the Middle AgesAll aspects of the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century.
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Oxford Encyclopedia of British LiteratureHistory of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages (Anglo-Saxon, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, and Latin).
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Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium1,100 years of Byzantine history.
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Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient EgyptThe social, political, religious, cultural and artistic history of the 5,000-year civilization.
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Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United StatesOver 900 articles addressing such broad topics as identity, art, politics, religion, education, health, and history.
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Oxford Encyclopedia of the ReformationCovers not only issues of church polity and theology but also developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature.
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Oxford Dictionary of the RenaissanceCovers the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period.
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