The Reference Shelf: History
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American Memory
From the Library of Congress. Historic maps, photos, documents, audio and video--but that doesn't begin to describe it. Browse digital images of Walt Whitman's notebooks, letters from Woody Guthrie, and the hand-written music of Aaron Copland, including Fanfare for the Common Man; read dance instruction manuals from 1490 - 1920; view WPA posters, African-American sheet music from 1850-1920 and Ansel Adams' photographs of a Japanese-American internment camp. And so much more. |
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The Avalon Project: Documents in Law, History, and Diplomacy
The full text of historical documents throughout the history of the U.S., from Charles II's Grant of New England to the Duke of York, 1676 to a large collection of documents related to September 11, 2001. |
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Dictionary of American History
"It emphasizes the who, what, when, and where of its topics, but has skimped on the why, except when the factor can be clearly stated. The Dictionary deliberately emphasizes facts, events, and data over interpretation." |
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Facts About the Presidents: A Compilation of Bigraphical and Historical Information "A compilation that presents ... data concerning the Presidents’ lives, backgrounds, and terms in office, as well as information about the office itself.... Family history is followed by data on elections, congressional sessions, cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and the Vice President, as well as highlights of the President’s life and administration. In Part II material is presented in comparative form, with collective data and statistics on the Presidents and on the office of the presidency." Which presidents were British subjects at birth? Who had sons in the military? Whose nickname was Old Granny? Find the answers here. |
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Historical Dictionary of the 1960s
The '60s, from the Afro and Aerobics, to Zap and Zapruder Film. Also includes a chronology of events. |
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Historical Dictionary of the 1970s
The '70s, from ABBA and Agent Orange to Watergate and Wounded Knee. Includes a chronology of events. |
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Historical Dictionary of the Great Depression, 1929-1940
"Because economic issues consumed most public attention during the 1930s, the dictionary especially emphasized economic problems, economic events, and the individuals most directly involved with them. But hundreds of other entries revolve around popular culture--sports, films, radio, and books--and diplomacy, technology, and literature." |
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Oxford Companion to American Military History
"Ranging from brief factual pieces to extensive essays, the entries examine every major war from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf; important battles from Bunker Hill, to the Alamo, Gettysburg, Little Bighorn, Normandy, and Khe Sanh; and military leaders from Washington to Grant, Lee, Eisenhower, MacArthur, Westmoreland, and Schwarzkopf. Moreover, the Companion goes well beyond the usual “drum and trumpet” coverage to examine a wide range of subjects you might not expect to find. There are entries on relevant acts of Congress and on diplomatic policies such as the Monroe Doctrine and the Marshall Plan; on peace and antiwar movements; on war in film, literature, music, and photography; and on war viewed through the disciplinary lenses of anthropology, economics, gender studies, and psychology." |
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Oxford Companion to United States History
"[This volume] illuminates not only America's political, diplomatic, and military history, but also social, cultural, and intellectual trends; science, technology, and medicine; the arts; and religion." |
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| World and General History |
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| A -Z of Modern Europe Since 1789 |
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| Concise History of the Middle East |
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Dictionary of Contemporary World History
From the publisher: "Provides in-depth coverage of the major historical figures and events from 1900 to the present day. Extensive surveys of every country are included with detailed analytical entries covering political and military leaders, political parties, international organizations, and acts of war." |
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| Dictionary of the Holocaust: Biography, Geography, and Terminology |
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| Historical Dictionary of Late Medieval England, 1272-1485 |
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| History of France |
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| History of India |
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| History of Medieval Islam |
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| International Conflict: A Chronological Encyclopedia of Conflicts and Their Management, 1945-1995 |
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Kings and Queens of Britain
From the publisher: "This dictionary presents English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish monarchs, from mythical and Romano-British rulers to the House of Windsor, in all their glory - and sometimes their disgrace. Extended entries give information on themes such as Coronations and Regalia, and on significant royal residences or traditions like Sandringham House and touching for the King's Evil." |
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Oxford Companion to British History
From the publisher: "Covers all aspects of the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present day. ...The variety of entries provides a wealth of essential information touching all aspects of British history: political, economic, social, military, people, events, and institutions. " |
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Oxford Companion to Canadian History
From the publisher: "From the Norse to Nunavut, [this history] provides an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the significant events, issues, institutions, places, and people that have shaped Canada from earliest times to the present." |
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