World History I: Home

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You can find both journal articles and books/chapters through this database. Many of the topics for ancient studies are under the subject "Classical Studies."

Milestone Documents of World Religions examines the key sacred texts and foundational documents of the world's primary religions, from ancient times to the present, providing researchers with a fresh perspective on how critical religious texts have influenced both the past & the present.

This is a digital version of a Salem Press print book. The first in a series that ultimately will cover prehistory to the 21st century, this two-volume work is a revision of the ten-volume dictionary of World Biography series. It presents 325 essays (65 of which are new) which range in length from 1,700 to 3,000 words. Arranged alphabetically the personages include pharaohs, Near Eastern kings, Buddhists, Greek thinkers and writers, Roman emperors, saints and warriors. Each essay follows the same format with sections on the figure's early life, their life's work and significance. The articles include suggestions for further reading and are cross-referenced and where appropriate include references to essays in the companion volume Great Events from History which is also available. Complete with illustrations, maps, tables, chronologies and indices, this ambitious volume is targeted at the general reader and will be a useful reference for those who like to dip into history.

World Religions Online explores the beliefs, practices, and histories of major world religions and spiritual traditions. It features articles, sacred texts, timelines, images, videos, and music. This resource explores religion and spirituality in an unbiased manner, from the ceremonies of the first practitioners to the rituals of today. 

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