Subject Guides: History: HIST 210

HIST 210 Modern Europe 1789 – Present

This course guide will help you locate secondary sources for your Modern Europe (1789-Present) history research paper.

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Identifying Academic Sources

Not all materials in the MacEwan library are suitable for research papers. Academic sources, also known as scholarly, peer-reviewed, or refereed sources, are written by experts to share the latest research, findings, and news in a field. These are the most reliable resources for your research. Using academic sources enhances the credibility and quality of your paper.

Characteristics of Academic Sources

Author: check if credentials are provided and relevant
Publishers: often published by universities or professional organizations
Audience: targeted at those with knowledge in a specific discipline
Content: sources are cited, claims documented, and conclusions based on evidence.

Keep in mind that books featuring numerous glossy images, authored by academics, and published by universities or professional organizations are typically aimed at a general audience and may not be appropriate for your research papers.

Companions to History

Cambridge and Blackwell publish collections of books featuring essays or articles written by scholars. These works provide comprehensive surveys and evaluations of significant topics and historical periods. Routledge companions include chronologies, maps, glossaries and bibliographies.

Here is a selection of books on Modern European History:

Cambridge Histories Online This link opens in a new window
Contains the collection of Cambridge University Press histories, comprised of volumes published since 1960, in subjects such as political and cultural history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, music, and the arts.
Coverage and Currency: 1960 to present
Access: Access limited to Grant MacEwan University IP addresses. Remote login with a MacEwan network user ID and password.
Conditions of Use: Use of this database is restricted to members of the MacEwan University community and to users physically present in the Library. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they use this database for individual, non-commercial, educational or research purposes only, and do not systematically download or retain substantial portions of information.

eBook Collections

ACLS Humanities E-Book This link opens in a new window
Comprised of a digital collection of humanities ebooks offered by the ACLS (American Council of Learned Societies), in collaboration with publishers and librarians at the University of Michigan’s Scholarly Publishing Office. The titles have been recommended and reviewed by scholars.
Coverage and Currency: 1857 to present
Access: Access limited to Grant MacEwan University IP addresses. Remote login with a MacEwan network user ID and password.
Conditions of Use: Use of this database is restricted to members of the MacEwan University community and to users physically present in the Library. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they use this database for individual, non-commercial, educational or research purposes only, and do not systematically download or retain substantial portions of information.
EBSCO eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
Provides access to ebooks on a variety of topics, including the arts, business, education, health, history, literature, language, philosophy, social science, science, and technology.
Access: Access limited to Grant MacEwan University IP addresses. Remote login with a MacEwan network user ID and password.
Conditions of Use: Use of this database is restricted to members of the MacEwan University community and to users physically present in the Library. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they use this database for individual, non-commercial, educational or research purposes only, and do not systematically download or retain substantial portions of information.
Note: The ebooks contained herein are subscription only and therefore unstable and not suitable for course adoption.
Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Provides access to multiple collections of ebooks on a variety of topics, including the arts, business, education, health, history, literature, language, philosophy, social science, science, and technology.
Access: Access limited to Grant MacEwan University IP addresses. Remote login with a MacEwan network user ID and password.
Conditions of Use: Use of this database is restricted to members of the MacEwan University community and to users physically present in the Library. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they use this database for individual, non-commercial, educational or research purposes only, and do not systematically download or retain substantial portions of information.

Journal Articles

For obtaining the most current information on a subject, journal articles are the optimal resource. Below is a list of databases that are particularly useful for researching history. Please note that each database offers unique results, so it is advisable to explore all of them comprehensively.

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals, books, and primary sources in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
Access: Access limited to Grant MacEwan University IP addresses. Remote login with a MacEwan network user ID and password.
Conditions of Use: Use of this database is restricted to members of the MacEwan University community and to users physically present in the Library. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they use this database for individual, non-commercial, educational or research purposes only, and do not systematically download or retain substantial portions of information.
Historical Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Contains information on world history (excluding Canada and the United States) from 1450 to the present, including military history, women's history, history of education, and more. Also includes content in the related disciplines of archaeology, anthropology, and sociology.
Coverage and Currency: 1953 to present
Access: Access limited to Grant MacEwan University IP addresses. Remote login with a MacEwan network user ID and password.
Conditions of Use: Use of this database is restricted to members of the MacEwan University community and to users physically present in the Library. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they use this database for individual, non-commercial, educational or research purposes only, and do not systematically download or retain substantial portions of information.

History

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HIST 210 Modern Europe 1789 – Present

Identifying Academic Sources

Companions to History

eBook Collections

Journal Articles