Library Guides: History Research Guide: World History

General World History Resources

Department of State: Background Notes/Country Fact Sheets
Provides information on geographic entities and international organizations and are updated periodically. Background Notes for some countries are currently unavailable.
BBC NEWS | Country Profiles
This well-organized site provides full profiles covering the history, politics and economic background of countries throughout the world. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC Archives.
International Institute of Social History, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Covers the activities and collections of the International Institute of Social History, including access to the library catalog, archival indexes, and information on exhibits. Some archival materials, exhibits, and selected publications are available online
Mansfield University - Countries and Cultures
Sheila Kasperek's guide to countries and cultures in print and on the Internet.
National Geographic - Inspiring People to Care About the Planet
Site of National Geographic magazine
United Nations Scholars' Workstation Home Page
A collection of texts, finding aids, data sets, maps, and pointers to print and electronic information. Subject coverage includes disarmament, economic and social development, environment, human rights, international relations, international trade, peacek

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Subjects: Anthropology, History, World Languages & Cultures