3rd ed. Online version of the standard, 10 volume reference work on American history--excellent place to begin.

- Correlates with standards and benchmarks in World History and Social Studies - Valuable for a wide range of courses, including history; literature; art history; social studies; gender studies; science, technology, and society; social movements; economics; political science; and religion and philosophy - Offers an interdisciplinary approach to a major historical era - Discusses and analyzes often-studied topics such as industralization, social thought and reform, colonial expansion, and cultural identity - International in scope: focus is on Britain, but articles cover British influence in the United States, Europe, Ireland, and the British Empire, including special attention to India, Australia, and Africa - Selected primary sources, with commentary, offer documentary evidence of major themes of the era - Provides coverage of all aspects of everyday life, domestic life, and social conditions - Articles are written in a clear, concise, and engaging manner by scholars and experts in their fields

2 vols. Online resource. Also available in print through our catalog. A little old, but still highly regarded, and useful as a starting point into just about any historical topic. An excellent introduction to historiographical themes and seminal works.

This reference work offers 228 entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics and the arts. Not only does the book cover the evolution and circulation of money throughout history, it also includes biographical information on the designers of coins.

Compiles all kinds of campaign propaganda, including buttons, ribbons, cartoons, broadsides, posters, coins, medallions, and more.