4 New History Journal Databases

The Libraries have acquired four new full-text journal databases, all of which contain significant history content. Blackwell Synergy – Provides access to 20 history journals including Diplomatic History, Gender & History, Journal of Religious Studies, and The Journal of the Historical Society. Cambridge Journals Online – Provides access to 26 history journals including Central European History, The Historical Journal, The Journal of African History, and Urban History. Sage Journals Online – Although known primarily for its science publications, Sage Journals provides access to eight important history journals: European History Quarterly, German History, Indian Economic & Social History Review, Journal of Contemporary History, Journal of Urban History, The Medieval History Journal, Studies in History, and War in History. History Compass – This “database” is in fact a peer-reviewed journal written by historians with undergraduates in mind. In this regard it is unlike the other databases discussed here, all of which cover multiple journals. What makes History Compass truly unique is the inclusion of little extras such as RSS feeds, lists of most read and cited articles, podcasts, and teaching and learning guides. Cambrdige Journals also has RSS feeds. —David C. Murray

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