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Selected Reference Books in Butler Library:
    The American Historical Association's Guide to Historical Literature
    This two-volume set contains nearly 27,000 annotated citations (primarily to English language works) divided into 48 sections; citations refer chiefly to works published between 1961 and 1992.
    Ref D20.A55 1995

    American National Biography
    A comprehensive biographical dictionary, in 24 volumes, featuring essays about people who died prior to 1996 whose lives or work directly influenced the course of American history.
    Ref CT 213.A68 1999

    Chronology of World History
    This four-volume set contains over 70,000 entries arranged in chronological sequence by year, from the year 3000 BC through modern history. An easy-to-use index helps readers access information by name, place, event, or subject.
    Ref D11.M39 1999

    Dictionary of World Biography
    A 10-volume reference set with alphabetically arranged essays on individuals who shaped world history. Index includes access by name, area of achievement, or geographical location.
    Ref CT 104.D54 1998

    Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing
    This two-volume set provides a guide to influential historians (including non-Western writers) and historical debates since the writing of history began. Includes principal writings of the historians along with references for further reading.
    Ref D14.E53 1999

    Harvard Guide to American History
    Citing publications through 1970, this two-volume set is the basic reference bibliography for American history, including citations to both books and journal articles.
    Ref Z1236 .H27 1974

    Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia
    Contains over 10,000 biographical essays about women who have affected the course of world history. Volume one includes genealogical charts, alphabetically arranged by country, which provide family trees of rulers.
    Ref HQ1115.W6 1999


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Compiled by Nancy Frazier and G. Charles Newman, Reference Librarians


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