Reference Collections
Use reference sources to define or narrow a research topic, place it in context, or clarify a point of confusion. Reference books often provide lists of books and articles for further reading in sections titled Suggested Reading, Further Reading, Sources, or Bibliography.
- Cambridge Histories Online This link opens in a new windowReference resource covering fifteen subject areas across the humanities and social sciences, with a concentration on political and cultural history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, music and the arts.
- Encyclopaedia of Islam Online This link opens in a new windowA large-scale collective reference work compiled by the most prominent scholars in the field, touching on all aspects of Islam from the time of the Prophet to the present day. Includes the Encyclopaedia of Islam Second Edition and the Encyclopaedia of Islam THREE
Reference Works
- The Afghanistan AnalystAn online resource for researching Afghanistan. Contains links to diverse organizations (research centers, ethnic websites, NGOs, government reports) dealing with Afghanistan. There is a in-depth and up-to-date bibliography of printed works on Afghanistan, emphasizing the country's history of the last 40 years.
- Encyclopedia IranicaIncludes scholarly online articles on Afghanistan.
Historical Dictionary of AfghanistanThe fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Afghanistan contains substantial new material to reflect the rapid changes in the region. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 1,000 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other aspects of Afghanistan history from the earliest times to the present. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Afghanistan.
Historical Dictionary of Afghan Wars, Revolutions and InsurgenciesExtensive analysis of regional and ideological divisions within the country and the external forces that have brought around conflict in this remote, mountainous region, in addition to a chronology of the encounters, an extensive bibliography, and numerous maps and illustrations make this crucial volume indispensable.
