Encyclopedias / Reference Sources / Journal Articles / Internet Sites / Citing Sources
Luce Library Catalog
Search the library's web-based catalog, ILink,
for general or specific topics on Non-Western Ancient History. Some suggested
keywords to help you locate information:
Indus Civilization
Iraq--Antiquities
Egypt--Civilization--To 332.B.C.-638 A.D.
Middle East--Civilization--to 634
Africa-History
China--Antiquities
Consult general encyclopedias to obtain an overview of your topic. We have access to online encyclopedias (follow the link to the Library from the School website, then the “Electronic Resources” page):
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Grolier Online
–
Encyclopedia Americana Online and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia.
There are also print versions of encyclopedias in the Reference collection.
Atlases
REF 911 O47
The Atlas of the Ancient World : Charting the Great Civilizations of
the Past/ Margarert Oliphant. New York:Simon and Schuster, 1992.
A great atlas with chronologies and summaries of major historical happenings
in the ancient world. Includes sections on Egypt, Persia, India and China.
REF 911 C73 v.1
The complete atlas of world history: Prehistory and the ancient world,
4,000,000 years ago - AD 600/Jay Haywood. Armonk, NY: Sharpe Reference,
1997.
Superb collection of maps with historical timelines and outlines for Africa,
Asia, Middle East and the Americas.
Chronologies
REF 909 C55 v.1
Chronology of the ancient world, 10,000 B.C. to A.D. 799/H.E.L.
Mellersh. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1994.
Starts with man as a Neolithic farmer and continues to Byzantine empire.
Events, politics, science, religion, the arts, literature and births/deaths
of noteworthy individuals are the main categories
Encyclopedias
REF 930 E56 (3 vol)
Encyclopedia of the ancient World/Thomas J. Sienkewicz, editor. Hackensack,
NJ: Salem Press, 2002.
This set contains maps, major topical overviews and an alphabetical
arrangement of entires. Besides Western civilizations, this resource covers
cultures, traditions, monuments & artifacts, significant wars and
important personages from Africa, Asia, Middle East and the Americas.
REF 932 R31 (3 vols)
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt / Donald Redford, editor.
New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
All aspects of Egyptology are presented in this set: archeology, anthropology,
architecture, linguistics, papyrology, history, religion, economics, ecology,
geomorophology. Major entries appear alphabetically by subject and each
entry has extensive bibliographic information.
REF 939 C58 (3 vols)
Civilizations of the Ancient Near East /Jack M. Sasson, editor. New York:
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1995.
A tremendous collection of scholarly essays written by subject specialists
on the cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Assyria and Persia. Major articles
are written on the following themes for each of the empires: the environment,
social institutions, history and culture, economy and trade, technology,
religion & science, language and writing, viusal and performing arts.
Use of the index in volume three is highly recommended.
REF 960 P13
Encyclopedia of African history and culture /Willie F. Page. New York:
Facts on File, 2001. (vol 1: Ancient Africa, Prehistory to 500 CE); (vol
2: African Kingdoms, 500 to 1500)
Each volume contains alphabetic entries of topics pertinent
to historic period covered.
REF 960 C17 (vol 2 --c. 500 B.C. - A.D. 1050)
Cambridge History of Africa / J.D. Fage, editor. London: Cambridge University
Press, 1978.
Strictly chronological treatment of history during this period. Index
at the back of this volume needs to be consulted for subject access.
REF 954 H67
Historical Dictionary of India
REF 950 E56 (4 vols)
Encyclopedia of Asian history / Ainslie Embree, editor. New York: Charles
Scribner's Sons.
An exceptional collection of articles produced in conjunction with the
Asia Society. The four volume work is arranged alphabetically by subject.
REF 952 C17 (vol1--Ancient Japan) (vol 2--Heian Japan)
The Cambridge History of Japan / New York: Cambridge University Press,
1997.
Chronological treatment of the earliest societies in Japan, each chapter
is penned by a scholar. Consult indices for subject access.
Biographical Sources
REF 930 G78
Great lives from history. Ancient and medieval series.
F.N. Magill, ed.Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 1988. 5 vols.
Biographical sketches of 459 chronologically and geographically diverse
individuals.
REF 920.72 C73
Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia.
A. Commire, ed. Waterford, CT: Yorkin Publications, 1999 - . 12 vols.
Lives of more than 10,000 women from antiquity to the 20th century, scholarly
treatment and international
coverage.
REF 920 W92
The Dictionary of World Biography: The Ancient World (vol 1) / Frank Magill,
editor. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 1998.
261 essays on the lives of noteworthy ancient personages with extensive
bibliographies for each. Indices provide for access through area of achievement
and geographical locatin.
Indexes to Articles in Periodicals and Newspapers
Search the following online indexes/databases for articles (follow the link to the Library from the school website, then the “Electronic Resources” page):
Ebsco Academic Search Premiere
Provides access to articles from scholarly journals.
Selected Websites on
Nonwestern Civilization
General Sites
Exploring
Ancient World Cultures
This site contains essays, primary texts and links to other Internet resources.
The eight "cultures" represented include the Near East, India,
Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, Early Islam and Medieval Europe.
Internet
Ancient Sourcebook: The Internet Ancient History Sourcebook is
a world wide web project designed to provide easy access to primary sources
and other valuable teaching materials devoted to the study of Ancient
History. The Sourcebook was developed and is edited by Paul Halsall of
Fordham University. Sections dedicated to the Ancient Near East, Egypt
and Mesopotamia provide comprehensive primary text material.
The Ancient
World Web: This collection of annotated user-rated web sites is
devoted to both Western and non-Western History. It is well-organized
and easily accessed. Most of the sites contained in this resource are
highly rated and authoritative gateways; they are classified into general
categories. A search of the site for specific topic areas is also possible.
World Civilizations
Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and Japan. From Washington State University's World Civilization's history site,
this collection of primary and secondary texts deals with history, religion,
architecture, literature, art and science.
Egypt
At
the Tomb of Tutankhamen :(based on the Feb. 1923 issue of National
Geographic); links and resources dedicated to Ancient Egypt are also included.
Egyptian
Antiquity Information: from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism;
impressive collection of resources and links to Ancient Egyptian History,
Culture, Mythology/Religion and Science.
Pyramids:
The Inside Story: based on the Nova program; information on pyramid
history and building; view the inner pyramid chambers and witness an archaeological
excavation.
Theban Mapping
Project (Valley of the Kings, Egypt) : comprehensive site with
over 2,000 photographs, maps and drawings of tombs in the Valley of the
Kings; an extensive database of archeological findings in the tombs.
Other
Mesopotamia : from Creative Impulse, this site offers a wealth of information on the geography, history, culture, religion and people of Ancient Mesopotamia.
Internet
African History Sourcebook
A collection of primary texts from Halsalls' site at Fordham University.
Internet
East Asian History Sourcebook
A collection of primary texts from Halsalls' site at Fordham University.
Internet
Indian History Sourcebook
A collection of primary texts from Halsalls' site at Fordham University.
Check how to cite your research, either MLA or APA style, in the following:
REF 808.02 M68
2003
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 6th ed.
New York: ML, 2003
You can use the NoodleTools, “NoodleBib” bibliography composer for help in formulating your MLA style citation.
Columbia
Guide to Online Style - examples in both styles for a variety
of formats
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/cgos/basic.html
February 2005