When Strangers Meet - Crusades (HIST-100)

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Contents 1 Get Organized 2 Reference Sources 3 Delve Deeper with Books 4 Primary Sources 5 Recommended Databases 6 Selected Internet Resources 7 Documentation

Get Organized

Begin your research with an understanding of the process

Reference Sources

Here's a list of selected specialized reference books (available in the Garver Room) you may want to consider:

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 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
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

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

Internet Medieval SourcebookA web site maintained by medieval historians at Fordham University. Use this site for in-depth scholarly information on your topic.
Arab GatewayAn 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

Documentation

Make sure that you are Citing Sources and avoiding plagiarism. Remember, even images and maps need to be cited!