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Encyclopedias

Check out these digital encyclopedias to find good introductory articles on many topics related to Ancient Greece and Rome.

The World of Ancient Rome
Provides information about the arts, economics, family, gender, cuisine, housing, politics, warfare, recreation, religion, and science and technology in Ancient Rome.
Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students
Covers an extensive array of topics on ancient Greece and Rome including daily life, art and architecture, philosophy, science, religion, statesmen, military leaders, emperors, and more.
The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Ancient Rome
Provides numerous entries covering the world of ancient Rome. Entries include definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events.
Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
Provides numerous entries covering the world of ancient Greece. Entries include definitions of important terms, biographies of central figures, and brief narratives of pivotal events.

Books and Ebooks

Search the Ebook Central database for relevant ebooks. You'll find books such as Exploring the Life Myth and Art of Anciet Greece, Ancient Greece and Rome: World Mythologies, Exploring the Life Myth and Art of Ancient Rome, The World of Ancient Rome, Ancient Rome, Daily Life in the Roman City, Voices of Ancient Greece and Rome, Ancient Warfare Technology, Ancient Machine Technology, Ancient Communication Technology, Ancient Agricultural Technology, Ancient Medical Technology, Ancient Transportation Technology, and Ancient Construction Technology.

Ebook Central
Ebook central provides access to non-fiction ebooks to support research in all subject areas.

Enter keywords here to search the Batten Library Catalog to find books that are available to check out from the library.

Databases

Search the first two databases for good background information on your topic. The last database offers higher level, more advanced articles. They are better to use once you have already done some preliminary research on your topic.

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras
Covers early human history around the globe—from prehistoric times to the beginnings of the Renaissance.
Daily Life through History
In Daily Life through History, students and researchers discover the everyday details about past eras that make historical accounts relevant and meaningful.
ProQuest Central K-12
Proquest Central K-12 provides access to databases across all major subject areas, including business, health and medical, social sciences, arts and humanities, education, science and technology, and religion.

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