Modern History

Academic Info - European History Gateway - Links to resources for European history.

Eighteenth Century History Resources - Maintained by Jack Lynch of Rutgers - Newark, these resources cover all aspects of 18th century British and American history. The main home-page covers more resources for the 18th century dealing with art and literature, philosophy and religion, science and technology etc.

Internet Modern History Sourcebook - The goal is to provide and organize texts for use in classroom situations. Links to the larger online collections are provided for those who want to explore further. Covers topics such as the Reformation, Absolutism/Constitutionalism/Liberalism/Nationalism/Socialism, Revolutions (French, 1848, Russian, Industrial, Scientific), Colonialism/Imperialism/Decolonization, Enlightenment, American Independence, The Depression, the World Wars, Fascism/Nazism, as well as historical time periods including the post war world and popular culture.

The People's Century - 'As the twentieth century rushes toward its conclusion, People's Century looks back at the story of our times. This award-winning, twenty-six part PBS television series offers new insight into the turbulent events of these hundred years through the revealing personal testimony of the people who lived them'. This series of programs from PBS is also available on video in our own Library, and the accompanying 2 volume book is on the oversize shelves at 909.82 HOD.

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