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Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- E178 .M667 2006
Early Americans: Prehistory-A.D. 1700 -- Europe Discovers America: 1000-1775 -- The Revolution Era: 1765-1801 -- Continental Expansion: 1803-1853 -- A Divided Nation: 1817-1877 -- From Sea to Shining Sea: 1867-1896 -- Modern America Rises: 1870-1917 -- Becoming a Great Power: 1914-1933 -- Remaking America: 1929-1945 -- Cold War America: 1945-1989 -- Global Hegemony: 1985-Present
Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- D20.D33 2014
Ancient World: Prehistory-500 B.C. -- Classical World: 550 B.C.-A.D. 700 -- Age of Faith: 500-1150 -- Crusades to Columbus: 960-1644 -- Colonizing New Worlds: 1455-1857 -- Age of Imperialism: 1750-1917 -- Global Conflict: 1900-1945 -- Toward a New Millennium: 1945-Present
Call Number: UCF Main Library General Collection -- D11.N37 2005
ISBN: 0792283643
Publication Date: 2006-10-24
From the dawn of humankind to today's global complexities, this monumental volume presents world history from an original perspective that provides fresh insights with every colorful spread. Few references are as invaluable, all-inclusive, and satisfying to browse. For readers of all ages, world history is easily accessible, depicted as never before-so that events occurring simultaneously around the world can be viewed at-a-glance together.
"Written by the very best of classical scholars from all over the world, the Dictionary provides coverage of Greek and Roman history, literature, myth, religion, linguistics, philosophy, law, science, art and archaeology, and topics in near eastern studies and late antiquity."
"The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages is an essential reference work covering all key aspects of European history, society, and culture from 500 to 1500 A.D., as well as the Byzantine Empire, Islamic dynasties, and Asiatic peoples of the era."
Call Number: UCF Main Library Reference -- CB361.C27 2003
"This dictionary provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe. It includes comprehensive coverage of the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period."
Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- D 205 2008
"This multivolume encyclopedia includes articles on countries regions, and ethnic groups, themes involving social history demography, family life, politics, economics, religion, thought education, science and technology, and culture, and events such as major wars."
Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- E 169.12.A421
Volumes for each decade, 1900-1909 through 1990-1999, with chapters about: - World Events - The Arts - Business & the Economy - Education - Fashion - Government & Politics - Law & Justice - Lifestyles & Social Trends - Media - Medicine & Health - Religion - Science & Technology - Sports
The Annual register of world events; : a review of the year (1758-1798)
Call Number: UCF MAIN Library General Collection -- D2.A7
check availability of print version, 1758-2005 HathiTrust volumes, 1758-1907
"Contents vary. 19th- and early-20th-century volumes are strong in biographical information in the obituary sections. Recent volumes have few obituary notices. Includes survey articles on the year's developments in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and other countries of the world; international organizations; and chapters on religion, science, law, the arts, economics, etc. Includes some public documents, and many abstracts of political speeches. Gives English affairs with more fullness than those of other countries." [ALA Guide to Reference Books, 11th ed.]
provides "a detailed, objective and timely weekly distillation of the news and current information as reported in more than 70 major newspapers and newsmagazines from the U.S. and around the world."
"Presents in-depth information on conflicts appearing in today's headlines. Users are provided with historical background and analysis to events to give a greater understanding of the politics, players, and layers of current affairs."
provides weekly summaries of world events, drawn from newspapers, wire services, and other information sources. The issues from 1983 forward are monthly summaries. Includes the texts of speeches and documents.
Call Number: UCF ONLINE General Collection -- E169.1 .U88 2012
A cross-disciplinary source for a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history. Covers the first decade of the 21st Century and includes key events and social history.
Ch 1. Arts and entertainment -- ch 2. Business and the economy -- ch 3. Education -- ch 4. Government, politics, and law -- ch 5. Lifestyles and social trends -- ch 6. Medicine and health -- ch 7. Science and technology -- ch 8. Sports
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