LibGuides: World Civilizations: Reference Sources

Facts on File/Infobase Databases

American Indian History (Infobase/Facts on File)
Offers fast access to more than 600 Native American groups and over 15,000 years of American Indian culture and history. Also includes a selection of primary sources.
Ancient & Medieval History (Infobase/Facts on File)
Focuses on Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Islamic Empire from prehistory through the 1500s. Also includes a selection of primary sources.
World Religions (Infobase/Facts on File)
Explores religion and spirituality in an unbiased manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the rituals of today.

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Britannica School: High
Britannica School: High offers high school students a gateway to the vast resources of the Encyclopedia Britannica.

World Book Advanced
World Book Advanced is World Book's encyclopedia for high school students. Access provided by TEL.

Oxford Reference (e-books)
Oxford Reference brings together all of Oxford University Press’s quality reference publishing into a single cross-searchable, up-to-date resource.

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Salem Press (e-books)
Salem History is a robust reference database that is particularly useful for history students. Also contains a selection of primary sources.

Try these e-books from Salem Press: