Subject Guide » History: World
Historical Document Collections
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Early English Books Online EEBO consists of digitized versions of microfilms from two sets which WMU owns: Early English books, 1475-1640 (Microfilms AC 1 2nd floor, Waldo), and Early English books, 1641-1700 (Microfilms AC 2). Start with the EEBO search engine to locate a text. If it has not been digitized, search WestCat by title or author and use the microfilm. The English Short Title Catalogue 1473-1800 on CD-Rom (Rare Books Room CD Z 21) is a useful index to this source.
EuroDocs: Primary Historical Documents from Western Europe
Hosted by Brigham Young University, this site lists primary sources for European history, arranged in two broad areas: Medieval and Renaissance, and Europe as a Supernational Region (divided by country).
Great Documents of the World: Milestones of Human Thought
CB 5 .G7 (Ref)
Beginning with the Code of Hammurabi around 1700 BC, this volume presents documents throughout the course of history that altered, broadened, or intensified contemporary awareness at the time they came into being. Includes wonderful illustrations and facsimile reproductions.
Historical Text ArchiveA useful site, maintained by Donald Mabry of Mississippi State University, that contains the full text of many historical documents from around the world. Arrangement is by country or by topics, such as women, Native Americans, Native Americans, and war. This site is especially strong in U.S. documents.
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