MA HiLi Reid Hall: Background/Reference Sources

Reference and Background Info

Cambridge Histories Online

Provides full text online access to the complete 250-plus volumes of Cambridge Histories reference series. Provides political, economic and social history, philosophy and literature of selected countries and subjects.

Oxford Bibliographies

Offers peer-reviewed annotated bibliographies on specific topics in a range of subject areas. There are at least 50 specific topical bibliographies in each subject area. Each of these features an introduction to the topic. Bibliographies are browsable by subject area and keyword searchable.

Other Oxford Reference Sources

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.

Cambridge Companions

Series of authoritative guides, written by leading experts, offering accessible surveys on major writers, artists, philosophers, topics, and periods. Excellent bibliographies