The following resources provide chapter-length overviews of a variety of themes. Each chapter is written by a leading expert and provides useful suggestions for further reading.
Use these specialized topical sources to browse online for paper topics and for information on specific events, places and themes:
Use these sources to find biographical information on individuals:
American National Biography provides biographical information relating to significant men and women from all periods of United States history. Limited to 5 simultaneous users.
55,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2003. Limited to 3 simultaneous users.
Includes over 700,000 biographical entries covering more than 400,000 notable international figures from all time periods and areas of study.
