Archive of diplomatic correspondences, treaties and accounts of ambassadorial missions, many of which are being made available publicly for the first time. Originating from between 1475 and 1877, the collection charts and illustrates the complex relationships between the Ottoman Empire and European powers from the golden age of the Empire's expansion and flourishing through to the era of its decline.
The History of Science and Medicine collection brings together one of the world’s most important and unique collections of books and manuscripts showcasing the contribution of early Arab and Persian scientists, doctors and thinkers; their translation, reception and influence in Europe and their lasting influence on the development of Western scientific and medical knowledge.
Multi-volume cultural histories on these topics: Animals, Childhood and Family, Dress and Fashion, Emotions, Food, Gardens, Hair, The Human Body, Money, Law, The Senses, Sexuality, Theatre, Western Empires, Women, and Work.
Includes interconnected major reference works, exclusive articles, scholarly eBooks, case studies, biographies, lesson plans, bibliographic guides, textbooks, video content, runway and backstage photos from fashion shows, and tens of thousands of images from museums around the world.
UK newspapers The Manchester Guardian (1821-2003) and its sister paper, The Observer (1791-2003) give readers online access to facts, firsthand accounts, and opinions of the day about the most significant and fascinating political, business, sports, literary, and entertainment events from the past two centuries.
86 themed collections of documents from a variety of British archives on topics including colonial rule, missionary records, trade in enslaved persons, shipping records, military history and more.
This collection contains archival material relating to the Paris Peace Conference. The documents cover the treaties of Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Trianon, Sèvres, Lausanne, and Locarno, as well as the foundation of the League of Nations. Together, these treaties severely curtailed German power and influence, redrew national boundaries in Europe and the Middle East, and led to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
Encyclopedia of world literatures and cultures, from the classical to the present. Includes biographies of writers and other salient persons, profiles of major and minor literary texts, plus overview essays on criticism and the context of literary production.
US Documents Masterfile brings together foundational governmental document indexes and full-text collections to create an easy-to-use single index to U.S. government publications. US Documents Masterfile includes millions of links to open access government documents.
Adds access to the Calendar of Close Rolls, covering the reigns of Henry III to Henry VII (1244 to 1509), the Calendar of State Papers Domestic, covering the reigns of Edward VI to Anne, 1547 to 1704, and eight other series, detailed here.
Academic Video Online includes a variety of video material available with curricular relevance: documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, demonstrations, and raw footage. Patrons will find thousands of award-winning films, including Academy®, Emmy®, and Peabody® winners.
UK newspapers The Manchester Guardian (1821-2003) and its sister paper, The Observer (1791-2003) give readers online access to facts, firsthand accounts, and opinions of the day about the most significant and fascinating political, business, sports, literary, and entertainment events from the past two centuries.
Many books that normally have a user limit will be available with unlimited access through July 1, 2020.
Books and other materials are arranged in five main subject areas - business and economics, career and general education, computers, engineering and applied sciences, humanities, social/behavioral sciences and life/physical sciences. The ebrary reader is required to view books and can be downloaded for free from ebrary. A free account is needed In order to access some features (i.e. saving notes and highlights).
JSTOR digitally archives more than 700 scholarly journals. Subjects include African-American studies, anthropology, Asian studies, business, ecology, economics, education, finance, history, literature, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science, and more.
