History 

Encyclopedias and and other reference works provide background information and can be used to identify key people, events and dates which can then be used as search terms for finding additional information. In addition most encyclopedia articles include short bibliographies that will lead you to the major works on the topic. This is just a selection of some history-related encyclopedias, for others please look under the tabs for History by Region and History by Topic.

•  American National Biography
•  Daily Life Online
•  Gale Virtual Reference
•  Oxford African American Studies Center
•  Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
•  Oxford Reference Online
•  Pop Culture Universe