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An ENCYCLOPEDIA is a very fast way to pinpoint possible topics. Write-ups are brief but cover a wide range of key information. You'll also pick up good words for searching.
Encyclopedias and General Books Online
- Encyclopedia of War and American SocietyISBN: 0761930973
General Books in Library
Reporters on the Battlefield by Publication Date: 2004-12-22
General Reference Databases
- In Context: US History This link opens in a new window Gale in Context: U.S. History is an online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in U.S. History. Topics range from the arrival of Vikings in North America all to the way to the first stirrings of the American Revolution and on through the Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror. Content includes reference works, millions of news and periodical articles, and more than 5,000 rare and vital primary source documents that range from slave journals to presidential papers.
- In Context: World History This link opens in a new window A range of topics such as Aztecs, Industrial Revolution, Silk Road, the Buddha, Space Race, and more provide a wide perspective across the globe. Rare primary sources, reliable reference, and multimedia content are aligned to curriculum and put this vast subject into context for students. World History is cross-searchable with Gale In Context: U.S. History for users with access to both resources.
Literature of War
The Literature of WarSearch this online reference book for information on war novels and speeches
