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Welcome to the BCC Libraries' History research guide. This guide provides quick access to resources (books, articles, videos, and more) that will assist you in your research.
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European Views of the Americas: 1493 to 1750 This link opens in a new windowEBSCO Publishing, in cooperation with the John Carter Brown Library, has created this resource from “European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed In Europe Relating to The Americas, 1493-1750,” the authoritative bibliography that is well-known and respected by scholars worldwide. The database contains more than 32,000 entries and is a comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750.
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Historical New York Times This link opens in a new window(1851 - 2012 ) This historical newspaper provides genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
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Research Topic Suggestions
- The Development of Democracy in Ancient Greece
- The Role of Feudalism in Middle Ages European Society
- The Architecture of Gothic Cathedrals: Symbolism and Innovation
- The Influence of the Renaissance on Modern Art and Architecture
- Galileo’s Discoveries and Renaissance Science
- The Impact of European Exploration on Indigenous Populations
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Causes and Global Impact
- The Rise of Globalization: Economic, Social, and Cultural Effects
- The Rise and Fall of Fascism in 20th Century Europe
- Women Accused: Gender Dynamics in Salem
- Stonewall Riots