When Strangers Meet - Crusades (HIST-100)
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Get Organized
Begin your research with an understanding of the process
Reference Sources
| Call Number | Title |
|---|---|
| REF 103 En1 | Encyclopedia of Philosophy |
| REF 203 N42 | New Catholic Encyclopedia |
| REF 291 En 33 2005 | Encyclopedia of Religion |
| STACKS REF 296 En1 | Encyclopedia Judaica |
| REF 297 G46c 2001 | New Encyclopedia of Islam |
| REF 297 Ox2 | Oxford History of Islam |
| REF 909 R54L | Illustrated History of the World vol. 4 |
| REF 909.04 D37a | Atlas of the Jewish World |
| REF 909.04 H629b | Historical Atlas of the Jewish People |
| REF 940.18 C75MU | Crusades: An Encyclopedia |
| REF 909.07 C87M | The Crusades |
| REF 909.07 C66H | Competing Voices from The Crusades |
| REF 909.07 D56 | Dictionary of the Middle Ages |
| REF 909.07 M22AT | Atlas of the Medieval World |
| REF 909.07 M58 | Middle Ages Reference Library |
| REF 909.09 Is4e | Islamic World: Past and Present |
| REF 911 C73 | Complete Atlas of World History vol. 2 |
| REF 355.02 W37 | Weapons and Warfare - Medieval Weapons |
| ATLAS REF 911 Ox2 | Oxford Atlas of World History (atlas stand) |
| ATLAS REF 911.17 R93hi | Historical Atlas of Islam (atlas stand) |
| ATLAS REF 912.1 At65 | Atlas of the World's Religions (atlas stand) |
| ATLAS REF 909.07 H62n | Historical Atlas of the Islamic World (atlas stand) |
The reference books will give you an overview of your subject; check the bibliographies for further information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help you locate information.
Delve Deeper with Books
After getting an overview with reference sources, it is time to start searching the online catalog for books that focus more specifically on the topic you have chosen. Click on the links below to access Phillips Academy's library catalog, and to search for books in other libraries.
OWH Library Catalog
Desk Reserves for History 100 Crusades Project
You are required to use a map in your poster project. The OWHL houses its atlases in the Dole Room.
Primary Sources
For this assignment, you will need to use a quote drawn from a primary source.
Read more about finding Primary Sources
Recommended Databases
Below you will find a list of recommended databases for you to use on this specific project. To see a list of all the databases the OWHL subscribes to, please visit the A to Z List of Databases
| Title of Database | Description |
|---|---|
| Encyclopedia Britannica | An electronic version of the 32 volume encyclopedia we all know and love. Use this for overviews of your topic. |
| Daily Life Online | This database includes the full text of Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World, which is also on Desk Reserve. |
| Ancient and Medieval History Online | A comprehensive reference databases containing biographies, short overview articles, primary sources, maps, and multimedia. |
If you are trying to access these databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your Library Card Number. This is your PA ID Number.
Selected Internet Resources
| Link to Website | Description |
|---|---|
| Internet Medieval Sourcebook | A web site maintained by medieval historians at Fordham University. Use this site for in-depth scholarly information on your topic. |
| Arab Gateway | An Arab site that aims to introduce non-Arabs to Arab history and culture. Use the crsade portion of the site for information no your topic |
| A History of the Crusades | In 1969, the University of Wisconsin Press began publishing a thorough and comprehensive study of the Crusades. After twenty years, the series ran to six volumes, all of which are included in this digital collection created by the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections project. |
Documentation
Make sure that you are Citing Sources and avoiding plagiarism. Remember, even images and maps need to be cited!
