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Worlds of History (HIST 1062)

This guide serves as a gateway to library research for students enrolled in the Worlds of History course, focusing on the history of world civilizations.

Recommended Subject-Focused Encyclopedias

Dictionary of World History

Electronic Resource 2015

Europa World Year Book

Reference Collection (Second Floor) 2016

Guide to Countries of the World

Electronic Resource 2016

In Lady Liberty's Shadow

Electronic Resource 2017

Political Handbook of the World

Electronic Resource 2019

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life

Electronic Resource, Volumes 1-5 (2017)

Religion in America

Electronic Resource 2020

Religion in America Today

Electronic Resource 2021

Kean University History Department

Visit the History Departments's web page for excellent "Research Paper" resources:

Recommended Online Reference Databases

The following databases provide access to online encyclopedias covering multidisciplinary topics. Remember, these subject encyclopedias are great sources of background information on countless topics.

Working from off campus? If so, you will need to log in with your Kean Google username and password.

Recommended Multimedia Databases

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