Guide to History Resources
This guide has been created by librarians at Danville Community College to help you find books, articles, videos, and other types of resources related to this program of study.
If you have any questions or need help finding information on your specific information, you can contact a librarian.
Before you develop your research topic or question, you'll need to do some background research first.
Some good places to find background information:
Try the library resources below to explore your topic. When you're ready, move on to finding more resources.
These are general resources that you should consult FIRST to gain background information on a subject. The list of titles below is a SAMPLING of those that we have in our collection. Check the rest of this guide for many more useful resources.
Dictionary of American History by 
World History: a dictionary of important people, places, and events from ancient times to the present by 
The Cambridge Dictionary of Modern World History by 