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History
Try searching these databases first when researching history in France.
- Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Explore the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from the 15th century to the present, including military history, women's history, history of education, history of science, and more. This collection includes secondary source articles from journals, as well as books and book reviews. Note: for United States history, use America: History and Life; for medieval history, use Iter; for ancient history, use JSTOR. Coverage: varies. Full text.
- EuroDocs This link opens in a new window
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Access Western European primary historical documents that are transcribed, reproduced in facsimile, or translated. Coverage: contains primary sources. Full text.
Reference Books
- Historical Dictionary of France from the 1815 Restoration to the Second Empire byCall Number: REF DC256 .H57 1987ISBN: 0313227519Located in reference, behind the biblio cafe.
- Dictionnaire d'histoire de France PerrinCall Number: REF DC35 .D53 1981ISBN: 2262002282Located in reference, behind the biblio cafe.
- Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution, 1789-1799 byCall Number: REF DC147 .H57 1984ISBN: 0313211418Located in reference, behind the biblio cafe.