Research Guides: HIS 321: Medieval History: Library Books

Finding Books

Beeghly Library Catalog (OPAL)
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Reference Books

The Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages by Robert E. Bjork
Publication Date: 2010
Covers aspects of European political, military, social, cultural, and economic history during the Middle Ages. Also details contemporary history in the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic dynasties, and in Asia.
Defining Documents in World History: the Middle Ages (524-1431) by Salem Press
Call Number: D113 .M53 2015 (also ebook)
Publication Date: 2015
A selection of major primary sources from the Middle Ages translated into English.
Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages by André Vauchez
Call Number: ebook
Publication Date: 2005
Provides 3,000 concise and detailed articles on all aspects of the Middle Ages from the fifth to the fifteenth century. It explores art, architecture, religion, law, science, language, philosophy, and theology, as well as cultural, religious, intellectual, social and political history.
Atlas of the Medieval World by Rosamond McKitterick
Call Number: Reference D117 .M35 2004
Publication Date: 2004
In this atlas, pictures of art and architecture accompanying an expertly written text are featured alongside stunning maps covering nearly a millennium of medieval civilizations around the world, capturing the Arab invasions of Europe, the empire of Charlemagne, the African kingdoms of Songhai and Mali, the Crusades, the Viking and Mongol invasions, and the T'ang and Ming empires, among other topics.
Medieval Folklore by Carl Lindahl; John McNamara; John Lindow
Publication Date: 2000
Articles describe medieval myths and legends; customs and activities; religious beliefs of pagans, Christians, and Muslims; oral and written works; holidays; and traditional music and art.

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Google Books

Use Google Books to search the entire text of printed books or read public domain (pre-1923) books. If you find a book that appears useful but cannot be completely read, order it via the Beeghly catalog or through OhioLINK.