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General and World History
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New York Public Library Book of Chronologies
R902 W542
1990
 
Historians & Historical Writing
R907.202 B789e
1999
 
Blackwell Dictionary of Historians
R907.202 C226b
1988
 
Chronology of World History
R909 M525c
1999

Rulers and Governments of the World
R909 R935
1978
 
Twentieth Century An Almanac
R909.82 F383
1985
 
Great Events from History
World Wide Twentieth Century Series
R909.82 M194
1980

 

Archaeology

Concise Encyclopedia of Archaeology
R913.03 C851
1960
 
Oxford Companion to Archaeology
R930.1 F151a
1996
 
Oxford Encyclopedia of Archaeology in the Near East
R939.4 M163o
1997
 

Atlases and Gazetteers

Times Atlas of the World
R912 T583t 1999

National Geographic Atlas of the World
R912 N277 1999

Macmillan Centennial Atlas of the World
R912 M167c 1999
Encyclopedia of World Geography
R910 F896
1987
 
Place Names in Imprints
An Index to the Latin and Other Forms used on Title Pages
R910 P371
1932
 
Longman Dictionary of Geography
Human and Physical
R910.3 C597l
1985
 
Penguin Atlas of Ancient History
R911 M142b
1967
 
Penguin Atlas of Modern History (to 1815)
R911 M142
 
Atlas of Medieval Europe
R911 M437
1983
 
Penguin Atlas of Medieval History
R911 M142a
 
Atlas for Wars of Napoleon
R911.2 G848
1986
 
Historical Atlas of Jerusalem
A Brief Illustrated Survey
R911.69 B151
1973
 
Atlas of American History
R911.73 J13
1978
 
Historical Atlas of Missouri
R911.778 R137
1981
 
Historical Atlas of Kansas
R911.781 S678
1988
 
Historical Atlas of Colorado
R911.788 N769
1994
 
Map Catalog
Every Kind of Map and Chart on Earth and Even Some Above It
R912 M235
1986
 
Oxford Atlas of the World
R912 G348o
1997
 
Plat Book of Nodaway County Missouri
R912 N761 (1893-1925)
 
Map of Old English Monasteries and Related Ecclesiastical Foundations A.D. 400-1066
R912 R988
1939
 
West Point Atlas of American Wars 1689-1953
R912 W516
1959
 
The Times Atlas of the Oceans
R912.15 T583
1983
 
Maps of the Land of Christ
R912.33 S481
1938
 
Atlas of Mesopotamia
A Survey of the history and civilization of Mesopotamia from the Stone Age to the fall of Babylon
R912.35 B414
1962
 
Atlas of Medieval Europe
R912.4 M153a
1997
 
Jerusalem History Atlas
R912.33 G465
1977
 
Atlas of the Second World War
R940.549 Y75
1974
 
Historical Atlas of China
R951 H568
1966
 
American Heritage Pictorial Atlas of United States History
R973 A512
1966
 
Atlas of Religious Change in America 1971-1980
R290.085 H197 (1987)
1987
 
Twentieth Century Atlas of the Christian World
R290.085 F866
1963
 
Atlas of Religious Change in America 1952-1971
R290.085 H197
1978
 
Historical Periods
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Civilizations of the Ancient Near East  (1995) R939.4 S252c
This set covers the cultures of the Near East from the Bronze Age to the time of Alexander the Great.  Signed, scholarly essays are complemented by extensive bibliographies.  The arrangement is topical, rather than by civilization.  The detailed index is essential for locating specifics.
 
Dictionary of Judaism in the Biblical Period
R287.9 N496d
1996
 
Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Classical World
R913.38 A959
1976
 
Lempriere's Classical Dictionary of Proper Names Mentioned in Ancient Authors
R913.38 L561
1955
 
Guide to the Ancient World Dictionary of Classical Place Names
R913.8 G762
1986
 
New Century Classical Handbook
R930 A954
1962
 
Oxford Classical Dictionary
R930.1 F151a
1996
 
Great Events from History
Ancient and Medieval Series
R930 M194
1972
 
Late Antiquity : A Guide to the Postclassical World
R940.1 B786k
1999
 
Chronology of the Medieval World 800-1491
R902 S887
1973
 
Concise Dictionary of Medieval History
R907 W389
1964
 
Dictionary of the Middle Ages
R909 A512
1982
 
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance
R940.2 G826e
1999
 
Blackwell Companion to the Enlightenment
R940.25 Y546
1995
 
Bibliography of Modern History
R940.2 C178b
1968

 

War History
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World Record of Major Conflict Areas
R909 M968
1990
 
West Point Atlas of American Wars 1689-1953
R912 W516
1959
 
Encyclopedia of the American Civil War
R973.7 H465e
2000

Civil War Dictionary
R973.7 B662
1959
 
Simon and Schuster Encyclopedia of World War II
R940.54 S594
1978
 
Atlas of the Second World War
R940.549 y75
1974
 
Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War
R959.7043 T894e
1998

 

North America
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An American Primer
R973 B724
1966
 
Documents of American History
R973 C734 (1973)
1973
 
Dictionary of American History (1976) R973 D554
The set contains more than 6,200 readable articles that explain the concepts, events, and places of American history.  It covers political, economic, social, industrial, and cultural history.  It does not include biographical sketches.  Articles are signed and include bibliographical citations.
 
 
Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
R917.3 G198o
1905
 
American Place Names
R917.3 S849
1970
 
Great Events from History
American Series
R973 M194
1975
 
Directory of Popular Culture Collections
R973 G313
1989
 
Reader's Companion to American History
R973.03 F673r
1991
 
What Happened When: Chronology of Life and Events in America
R973.02 C319a
1989
 
Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates
R973.02 C319
1979
 
Almanac of American History
R973 S432a
1983
 
Oxford Companion to American History (1966) R973 O98
A biographical and historical guide to American civilization.  Biographical entries for major figures whether living or dead.  Entries for literary movements, social protests, associations, philanthropic institutions, and so forth.  A good choice for ready reference.
 
 
Encyclopedia of American History
R973.03 M877 (1976)
1976
 
Webster's Guide to American History
R973.03 W385
1971
 
Reference Library of Black America
R917.3 E79
1994
 
Africana
R960 A647a
1999
 
Reference Library of Hispanic America
R917.3 K16
1993
 
Dictionary of the American Indians
R970 S889
1960
 
Timelines of Native American History
R970 W164
1994
 
American Indians
R970.004 M346a
1995
 
Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian
R970.1 R332
1967
 
American Indian Reference Book
R970.1 E12
1976
 
Indian Reservations A State and Federal Handbook
R971.08 C748
1986
 
American Indian Almanac
R970.1 T325
1971
 
Reference Library of Asian America
R973 G152r
1996
 
United States Government Manual 2000-2001
R382 U58 2000
Missouri Historic Sites Catalogue
R977.8 C147
1963
 
Gazetteer of Missouri
R977.8 C189
1874
 
Official Manual State of Missouri 1999-2000
R977.8 M678o
1999-2000
 
Missouri Roster 1999-2000
R977.8 M667 1999/2000
 
Encyclopedia of Missouri
R977.8 S695e
1997

Dictionary of Missouri Historic Places
R977.8 W693d
Maryville, Missouri 19th Century Tour
R977.812 N761
 
Nebraska Place Names
R978.2 F559
1960

 

 

South and Central America
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Encyclopedia of Latin America History and Culture (1996) R980 T292e
This monumental work, with contributions from more than 800 scholars, includes more than 5,300 essays on places, peoples, events, history, art, language, economics, and culture of the Latin American region.  Illustrations include photographs, maps, and charts.  This encyclopedia provides a comprehensive study of Latin American culture and history.
 
Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures: Civilizations of Mexico and Central America
R972.01 C313o

Encyclopedia of the Third World
R909.09 K96
1987
 
Historical Dictionary of Guatemala
R917.281 M823
1967
 
Reference Library of Hispanic America
R917.3 K16
1993
 
Nagel's Encylopedia-Guide Central America
R918 N147
1979
 
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Latin America and the Carribbean
R980 C178
1985
 
Encyclopedia of Latin America
R980 D363
1974

 

Europe
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Great Events from History
Modern European Series
R940 M194
1973
 
Praeger Encyclopedia of Ancient Greek Civilization
R913.38 P897
1966
 
Encyclopedia of Ireland
R914.15 E56
1968
 
Encyclopedia of the Renaissance
R940.2 G826e
1999
 
English Historical Documents
R942 E58
c500-1042
1042-1189
1327-1485
1485-1558
1783-1832
1833-1874
 
Dictionary of German History 1806-1945
R943 F418
1978
 
Medieval France An Encyclopedia
R944.02 K46m
1995
 
Concise Encyclopedia of the Italian Renaissance
R945.05 h162i
1981
 
Dictionary of Scandinavian History
R948 N832
1986
 
Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
R949.5 K23o
1991

 

Asia and Africa
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Encyclopedia of Africa South of the Sahara (1997) R967 M628e
The best single reference work on Africa.  An alphabetical arrangement of signed articles presenting the current state of knowledge of the culture and history of Africa.  Includes bibliographies.
 
Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
R932 R315o

Africana
R960 A647a
1999
 
Geography of Israel
R915.69 O74
1973
 
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Russia and the Soviet Union
R947 C178
1982
 
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Russian and the Soviet Union
R947 F637m
1961
 
Encyclopedia of Asian History (1988) R950 E53
Covers all aspects of Asian civilization from early history to the present, from Iran on the west to Indonesia on the east.  More than 2,000 pages contain more than 3,000 articles.  It is an excellent overview of the subject.
 
 
Cambridge Encyclopedia of China
R951 C178
1982
 
Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Middle East and North Africa
R956 C178
1988
 
Middle East and North Africa 1966-67
R956 M627
1966
 
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Africa
R960 C178
1981
 
Encyclopedia of the Third World
R909.09 K96
1987
Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
R949.5 K23o
1991
 

 


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