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British History

  1. Archives & Other Documentation :
    • Access to Archives [A2A]
      ‘The A2A database contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day. Now contains 9.6 million records relating to 8.8 million items’.
    • British Empire, The
      Includes articles, biographies, timelines, a map room, glossary, related links, discussion, information on then armed forces, art & culture, science & technology and then further resources.
    • British History Online
      ‘Is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles. Created by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust, we aim to support academic and personal users around the world in their learning, teaching and research.’
    • Early English Books Online
      From the first book published in English through the age of Spenser and Shakespeare, this incomparable collection now contains about 100 000 of over 125 000 titles listed in Pollard & Redgrave’s Short-Title Catalogue [1475-1640] and Wing’s Short-Title Catalogue [1641-1700] and their revised editions, as well as the Thomason Tracts [1640-1661] collection and the Early English Books Tract Supplement.’ You can gain a trial access. Check regarding full access rights. You can also visit the EEBO [TCP] site at the University of Michigan.
    • IHR Library, Introduction to the
      ‘The best open-access collection of printed historical sources in the United Kingdom.’ Access via universities or by membership [₤25].
    • Learning Curve
      From the National Archives. It contains detailed information primarily on the United Kingdom in 5 major groupings - 1066-1500, 1500-1750, 1750-1900, 1900-1939 and 1939-today. Significant variety of content.
      Quite Brilliant !.
    • National Archives, The
      ‘Records of the UK government from Domesday to the Present.’ Covers family, military and general history.
    • Royal Historical Society bibliography, The
      ‘Is an authoritative guide to what has been written about British and Irish history from the Roman period to the present day. The Bibliography is hosted by the Institute of Historical Research, which is part of the University of London. Nearly 400 000 entries.’
  2. British Monarchy :
  3. English Civil War :
  4. General Sites & Portals :
    • Ancient British Sites
      Ancient sites, particularly stone structures. Links to other sites, excavations, digs, etc..
    • Encyclopaedia of British History 1700-1950
      34 sub-topics including The Monarchy, Chartist Movement, Political Parties, Parliamentarians & Election Results, Trade Unions, legislation, the Slave Trade and other topics.
    • Irish History
      Celtic Ireland through ‘the troubles’ to the present day - significant use of graphics. 12 sections cover the Republicans to the Unionists, genealogy and more. Also try the BUBL Links.
    • Timeref
      ‘The history of Medieval Britain from the time of Alfred the Great, through the Norman Conquest and up to the start of the Tudor Age. Detailed Timelines contain events for years between 800 and 1499.’
    • Wars of the Roses, The
      ‘This site presents a clear and easy-to-follow survey of the Wars of the Roses including major players and important battles.’
  5. Industrial Revolution, The
    Aspects of the Industrial Revolution, primarily in England and Europe.
  6. Normans and the Norman Conquest, The
    The Normans, the Battle of Hastings, the Norman Conquest, the aftermath, future influences.
  7. Tudor History :

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European History

  1. Archives & Other Documentation :
    • Eighteenth-Century Resources
      Events, people and general history of the 18th Century.
    • EuroDocs
      [Western European Primary Historical Documents]
      ‘Western European [mainly primary] historical documents transcribed, reproduced in facsimile, or translated. They shed light on key historical happenings within countries and within the broadest sense of political, economic, social and cultural history. Chronological order wherever possible.’ Also selectable by specific country.
    • new !Maps and Pictures of Europe
      [Historical cartography of Europe, physical geography and images]
      Physical atlas, historical atlas, cartographies, Time Pictures, landscape photos and more.
    • Napoleon
      Resource materials on areas of history related to Napoleon.
    • Medieval and Early Modern Data Bank
      Economic data.
  2. Exploration :
  3. General Sites & Portals :
  4. Hundred Year’s War, The :
  5. Reformation, The :
  6. Renaissance, The
    Culture, history and individuals.
  7. Russia :

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Medieval History

  1. Byzantine Empire
    Byzantine Empire and Byzantium, links.
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  2. Crusades, The :
  3. Directories - Medieval and Middle Ages
    Original texts, link sites, … .
  4. Feudalism
    Feudalism, its development and role.
  5. General Sites & Portals :
    • Crossroads Medieval Village, The
      A medieval village near Yass, Australia. Based on a French village.
    • NetSERF
      ‘The internet connection for medieval resources’. Links in area and sub-area headings from Archaeology to Research Centre, a glossary. medieval news, search, top medieval sites and more. 1 600+ sites listed.
  6. Inquisition, The :

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