When Strangers Meet - Cities / The Hajj (HIST-100)
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Get Organized
Begin your research with an understanding of the process
Reference Sources
Here's a list of selected specialized reference books (available in the Garver Room) you may want to consider:
ATLAS REF 291.3 W69A Atlas of Holy Places and Sacred Sites (Dole Room)
REF 297 G46C 2001 New Encyclopedia of Islam
REF 297 M972 Muslim Almanac
REF 297 G46C 2001 New Encyclopedia of Islam
REF 297 OX2 Oxford History of Islam
REF 307.76 C45 Cities of the Middle East and North Africa
REF 909.07 D56 Dictionary of the Middle Ages
REF 909.07 T67 Trade, Travel and Exploration in the Middle Ages
REF 909.09 Is4E Islamic World Past and Present
REF 909.09 OX2 Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World
REF 909.07 M22AT Atlas of the Medieval World
REF 909.07 R49 The Rise and Spread of Islam
REF 909.09 C14 Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World
ATLAS REF 911.17 R93HI Historical Atlas of Islam (Dole Room)
ATLAS REF 911.67 R56A Atlas of the Islamic World (Dole Room)
REF 950 EN3 Encyclopedia of Asian History
REF 950 L57E Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
REF 954 C14 Cambridge Encyclopedia of India
REF 960 C14 Cambridge Encyclopedia of Africa
REF 960 EN193 Encyclopedia of African Nations and Civilizations
REF 960 M96C 1998 Cultural Atlas of Africa
REF 960.03 P146E Encyclopedia of African History and Culture
REF 967 EN19 Encyclopedia of Africa South of the Sahara
The reference books will give you an overview of your subject; check the bibliographies for further information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help you locate information.
Delve Deeper with Books
After getting an overview with reference sources, it is time to start searching the online catalog for books that focus more specifically on the topic you have chosen. Click on the links below to access Phillips Academy's library catalog, and see a list of books on reserve.
OWH Library Catalog
Desk Reserves for History 100
You are required to use a map for this project. The OWHL houses its atlases in the Dole Room.
Recommended Databases
Below you will find a list of recommended databases for you to use on this project. To see a list of all the databases the OWHL subscribes to, please visit the A to Z List of Databases
Encyclopedia Britannica An electronic version of the 32 volume encyclopedia we all know and love. Use this for overviews of your topic.
Daily Life Online This database includes the full text of Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World, which is also on Desk Reserve.
If you are trying to access these databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your Library Card Number. This is your PA ID Number.
Selected Internet Resources
16th-early 20th Century Maps of Africa
Remember, when you use Google be sure to evaluate a website before citing it! Learn more about Evaluating Websites. If you have any questions about the quality of a source, please ask your teacher or a librarian!!
Documentation
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