Cambridge Illustrated History of the British Empire
Offers a high-quality analysis of the events, individuals and ideas that shaped the mighty British Empire. Pictures serve to enhance and enrich the information presented in this impressive work
Call # NF 941.08 Marshall
Concise History of the Modern World: 1500 to the Present
Highlights the major world events that occurred during the last five hundred years.
Call # NF 909.08W
Europe Since 1815
Provides an overview of the Modern European experience. Attention is given to Europe as a whole as well as to individual European nations.
Call # 940 H
Encyclopedia of Asian History
Offers a wealth of entries on the cultural, political and economic events that have occurred during the pageant of Asian history. Also provides brief information on individuals who helped shaped the course of Asian history.
Call # R 950
History of Africa
Contains an in-depth exploration of the African historical experience.
Call # 960
History of Latin America from the Beginnings to the Present
Focuses on the social, political, and economic history of Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Modern Latin America.
Call # 980 H
Larousse Encyclopedia of Ancient and Medieval History
Offers a wealth of information on various events, leaders, and social features specific to the ancient and medieval world.
Call # 909 L
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This detailed website offers a thorough look at the socio-political history of African nations from Ancient times to present day. Also contains links to other high-quality African Studies websites. http://fordham.edu/halsall/african/africasbook.html
This impressive, comprehensive site explores the lengthy, often convoluted cultural, political and economic histories of major and minor East Asian nations. Particular attention is given to China and Korea. http://fordham.edu/halsall/eastasia/eastasiasbook.html
Examines the often dark history of various nations during the Middle Ages. Also provides an in-depth look at social and economic issues facing the Medieval world as well as links to other Medieval Studies sites. http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook.html
