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British History

This guide covers article databases, encyclopedias, biorgraphical sources, and other resources useful for research in British history.

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and more

Oxford Companion to Black British History Explores the long and fascinating history of black people in the British Isles, from its beginnings in Roman times to the present day

Dictionary of British History (3rd ed.) "describes the people and events that have shaped and defined domestic, political, social, and cultural life in Britain since 55 BC"

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