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Online History Reference Titles

Salem History This link opens in a new window
Online access to Salem's Decade series and Milestone Documents in American History
Slavery & Anti-Slavery This link opens in a new window
Slavery and Anti-Slavery includes documents from the United States and Europe, as well as other parts of the world. In addition to newspaper collections and books published in the antebellum era, Slavery and Anti-Slavery contains documents from several archives originally available only on microfilm. This first collection, Debates over Slavery and Abolition, contains: 7,247 books, 80 serials, more than fifteen manuscript collections, & court records.
Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. This link opens in a new window
From Hein Online - a compilation of the most important historical documents and legislation related to immigration in the United States as well as current hearings, debates and recent developments in immigration law.

America in the World, 1776 to the Present by Edward J. Blum (Editor)
ISBN: 9780684325026
Publication Date: 2016-01-14
This set provides a transnational view of US history, focusing on the role of Americans and the US while analyzing how the world has influenced the US and Americans.
American Countercultures
ISBN: 9780765682666
Publication Date: 2013
This reference work examines the impact of countercultural movements on American social history, from colonial times to the present.
American Decades: 2010-2019 by Jacqueline Longe
ISBN: 9781414486260
Publication Date: 2022-03-11
American Decades Series
ISBN: 9780787650766
Publication Date: 2000
American History through Literature 1820-70
ISBN: 9780684314600
Publication Date: 2005
Consists of alphabetical entries that discuss literary topics in terms of their history, and historical moments in terms of literature.
American History through Literature 1870-1920
ISBN: 9780684314648
Publication Date: 2005
Consists of alphabetical entries that discuss literary topics in terms of their history, and historical moments in terms of literature. (1870-1920)
American Immigration: An Encyclopedia of Political, Social, and Cultural Change
ISBN: 9780765682123
Publication Date: 2014
Major immigrant groups are examined through analysis of social, legal, political, economic, and demographic factors.
Ancient Greece and Rome
ISBN: 9780195170726
Publication Date: 2009
The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of the American Enlightenment
ISBN: 9780826479693
Publication Date: 2015
Essays on key American Enlightenment figures, including Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, David Rittenhouse, Benjamin Rush, Jonathan Edwards and many others. Also includes topical essays, and entries on dozens of often-overlooked secondary figures.
Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell-Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th-Century America
ISBN: 9780787656751
Publication Date: 2002
Focuses on the popular culture of the twentieth century offering information on trends and fads.
Culture Wars in America by Roger Chapman; James Ciment
ISBN: 9780765683021
Publication Date: 2013-09-27
Examines the history and relevance of the issues, events, controversies, personalities, groups, and concepts that have contributed to the political and social polarization of American society over recent decades
Debates on U. S. Immigration
ISBN: 9781412996013
Publication Date: 2012
Defining Documents in American History: Slavery
ISBN: 9781642652819
Publication Date: 2019
This collection delves into the extremely long and violent history of slavery. It discusses slavery in multiple contexts, from ancient times to the slave trade during colonial America, and from the abolitionist movement to issues of slavery in the modern era.
Dictionary of American History
ISBN: 9780684805337
Publication Date: 2002-12-11
This authoritative work serves students, scholars, and general readers interested in a wide range of topics in American history, from the well studied and familiar to the obscure.
Encyclopedia Judaica
ISBN: 9780028659282
Publication Date: 2006
Updated edition of this lauded work on Judaism features more than 21,000 entries on Jewish life, culture, history, and religion, written by Israeli, American and European subject specialists.
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1895
ISBN: 9780195167771
Publication Date: 2006
Documents the African American experience from the arrival of the first slave ship to the death of Frederick Douglass - and shows how all aspects of American culture, history, and national identity.
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present
ISBN: 9780195167795
Publication Date: 2009
Covers the Reconstruction Era to the age of Jim Crow, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ascendant influence of African Americans on the American cultural landscape.
Encyclopedia of American Indian History
ISBN: 9781851098170
Publication Date: 2007
Covers the history of Native Americans, ranging from human origins to present-day controversies.
Encyclopedia of American Urban History
ISBN: 9780761928843
Publication Date: 2006
Covers the rise of urban America in the 20th century. Interdisciplinary approach covering topics from economics, geography, anthropology, politics, and sociology.
Encyclopedia of European Social History
ISBN: 9780684315140
Publication Date: 2005
This six-volume reference includes more than 230 articles, ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 words, on everything from serfdom and the economy, to witchcraft and public health.
Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West
ISBN: 9781452265346
Publication Date: 2006
The Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West provides much more than ethnic groups crossing the plains, landing at ports, or crossing borders; this two-volume work makes the history of the American West an important part of the American experience
Encyclopedia of Immigration and Migration in the American West
ISBN: 9781412905503
Publication Date: 2006
Presents the tapestry of the West and its population during various periods of migration.
Encyclopedia of Media and Propaganda in Wartime America
ISBN: 9781598842272
Publication Date: 2010
Explores how war has been reported and interpreted by the media in the United States and what effects those reports and interpretations have had on the people at home and on the battlefield.
The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars
ISBN: 9781851099474
Publication Date: 2010-10-08
Encyclopedia of Russian History
ISBN: 9780028656939
Publication Date: 2004
Encyclopedia of the Age of War and Reconstruction
ISBN: 9780684313658
Publication Date: 2006
A multi-volume survey of European history from the beginning of World War I in 1914 to the present, presented through alphabetically arranged entries that focus on the period's scientific, social and cultural history as well as the political, military and economic developments. For students and general readers
Encyclopedia of the Black Death
ISBN: 9781598842531
Publication Date: 2012
Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment
ISBN: 9780195104301
Publication Date: 2002
Covering the “long” Enlightenment, from the rise of Descartes' disciples in 1670 to the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815, these 700 articles by leading scholars range from discussions of mercantilism and democracy to the battlefield to the dissemination of ideas in salons and coffeehouses.
Encyclopedia of the Jazz Age
ISBN: 0765680785
Publication Date: 2013
The Jazz Age was a time of frenetic energy and unprecedented historical developments. This reference offers in-depth coverage of one of the most fascinating and widely studied periods in American history.
The Encyclopedia of the War of 1812
ISBN: 9781851099566
Publication Date: 2012
Spotlights the key battles, standout individuals, essential weapons, and social, political, and economic developments.
Encyclopedia of United States Indian Policy and Law
ISBN: 9781933116983
Publication Date: 2008
Examines the history and impact of U.S. relations with Native Americans. Entries cover many topics relating to U.S./Native American relations, from history, politics, and sociology to civil rights and culture
Europe, 1789-1914
ISBN: 9780684313597
Publication Date: 2006
A survey of European history beginning with the French Revolution and ending with the onset of World War I.
Gale Encyclopedia of U. S. Economic History
ISBN: 9781573027533
Publication Date: 2015
Designed to answer such key questions as: How has the U.S. Constitution shaped the economy of the United States? What were the consequences of Prohibition on consumers' behavior? This title presents 1,000 entries, era overviews, event/movement profiles, biographies, business/industry profiled, geographic profiles, and more.
Historic Documents Of 2018 by Heather Kerrigan
ISBN: 9781544352534
Publication Date: 2019-07-10
Other years available - each one has to be searched separately.
Histories of Everyday Life in Totalitarian Regimes by St James Press (Editor)
ISBN: 9781558629271
Publication Date: 2015-05-28
Explores daily life in such totalitarian dictatorships as Nazi Germany, Stalin's Soviet Union, China under Mao, and North Korea. Entries focus on compelling personal histories detailing the experiences of individuals in these regimes.
The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965: a Reference Guide
ISBN: 9781440868986
Publication Date: 2020
This book provides an analysis of current U.S. immigration law and the 1965 Act. It explains six eras of immigration law, how and why immigration law has changed, who the major actors and organizations shaping immigration law are, and in what direction immigration law is likely to proceed in the near future.
Jim Crow: A Historical Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic
ISBN: 9781610696630
Publication Date: 2014
Examines a broad range of topics related to the establishment, maintenance, and eventual dismantling of the discriminatory system known as Jim Crow.
Milestone Documents in American History
ISBN: 9780979775802
Publication Date: 2008
Milestone Visual Documents in American History
ISBN: 9781935306733
Publication Date: 2022
A primary source in American history that offers visual images from early America to the present day: photographs, paintings, cartoons, and more - placing each image in its historical context.
The Oxford Companion to British History
ISBN: 9780199677832
Publication Date: 2015
The Oxford Companion to British History covers all aspects of the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present day.
The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization
ISBN: 9780198601654
Publication Date: 2003
The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization provides an authoritative survey of the Greek and Roman worlds in all their aspects.
The Oxford Companion to Irish History
ISBN: 9780199234837
Publication Date: 2007
The Oxford Companion to Irish History offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to all aspects of this fascinating and complex land.
The Oxford Companion to Military History
ISBN: 9780198606963
Publication Date: 2003
A complete overview of military history from classical times to the present, The Oxford Companion to Military History is an essential guide to how the world has been shaped by conflict.
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History
ISBN: 9780199234820
Publication Date: 2007
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History aims to cover more than 20 centuries of history, and interpret history broadly, covering areas such as archaeology, climate, culture, languages, immigration, migration, and emigration.
The Oxford Companion to United States History
ISBN: 9780195082098
Publication Date: 2001
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.
The Oxford Companion to World Exploration
ISBN: 9780195149227
Publication Date: 2007
The Oxford Companion to World Exploration offers information on all topics of exploration worldwide, including advances in navigation, the discovery of the New World, polar expeditions, and the space age.
The Oxford Companion to World War II
ISBN: 9780198604464
Publication Date: 2002
Written by more than 140 specialist contributors from Italy, Germany, and Japan, as well as the Allied nations, the Companion provides unique world-wide coverage of the subject.
The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
ISBN: 9780195046526
Publication Date: 1991
With more than 5,000 entries by an international group of eminent historians, this is the standard research tool on 1,100 years of Byzantine history.
The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages
ISBN: 9780198662624
Publication Date: 2010
The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages is an essential new reference work covering all key aspects of European history, society, and culture from 500 to 1500 A.D., as well as the Byzantine Empire, Islamic dynasties, and Asiatic peoples of the era.
The Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance
ISBN: 9780198601753
Publication Date: 2003
This dictionary provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe. It includes comprehensive coverage of the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Military and Diplomatic History
ISBN: 9780199759255
Publication Date: 2013
Offers both assessment and analysis of the key episodes, issues and actors in the military and diplomatic history of the United States.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Social History
ISBN: 9780199743360
Publication Date: 2012
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
ISBN: 9780195102345
Publication Date: 2001
Covers the social, political, religious, cultural and artistic legacy of this 5,000-year civilization.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome
ISBN: 9780195170726
Publication Date: 2009
Offers a comprehensive overview of the cultures of the classical Mediterranean world, from the Bronze Age to the fifth century CE.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
ISBN: 9780195105070
Publication Date: 2003
Encyclopedia that covers a wide variety of macro and micro economic historical topics.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Maritime History
ISBN: 9780195130751
Publication Date: 2007
Over nine hundred articles written by leading historians examine all aspects of maritime history, including naval history, shipbuilding, biographies of major figures, navigation and scientific instrumentation, maritime art and literature, and commerce.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures
ISBN: 9780195108156
Publication Date: 2001
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures is the first comprehensive reference source to chronicle Pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Mesoamerica, defined as the lands stretching from Mexico to the southern tip of Central America.
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World
ISBN: 9780195176322
Publication Date: 2008
Covers major world developments from 1750 to the present, with close attention to social, economic, cultural, and political topics.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation
ISBN: 9780195064933
Publication Date: 1996
Covers religious and social changes that altered the face of Europe in the 16th century, includes issues of church polity and theology and developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History
ISBN: 9780195148909
Publication Date: 2008
Racism in America: a Reference Handbook
ISBN: 9781440856419
Publication Date: 2020
This book explains how race, once a differentiating factor, became a major basis for stratification in America that pervaded scientific thought, religious doctrine, governmental policy, and the patterned actions of decision-makers in all sectors of social life.
Social History of the United States
ISBN: 9781598841275
Publication Date: 2008
Explores the social history of 20th-century America in detail, decade by decade, through the eyes of its everyday citizens.
A State-By-State History of Race and Racism in the United States [2 Volumes]
ISBN: 9781440856013
Publication Date: 2019
Providing chronologies of important events, historical narratives from the first settlement to the present, and biographies of major figures, this work looks at the history of racism from the perspective of individual states.
World History Encyclopedia
ISBN: 9781851099290
Publication Date: 2011
Focuses on specific themes of human development across cultures era by era, providing the most in-depth, expansive presentation available of the development of humanity from a global perspective.

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