E-Reference World History
Electronic format of print Encyclopedias
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Barbarian Europe
- From the late ancient period through the first centuries of the Middle Ages—this concise but thorough work examines the key figures, places, events, and ideas of barbarian Europe.
Black Death
- balancing medical history and technical matters with historical, cultural, social, and political factors and effects in Europe and the Islamic world from 1347–1770.
The Crusades
- Comprehensive in its approach and covers many concepts, terms, details and matters related to the crusade in medieval thought.
Health & Wellness in Antiquity to the Middle Ages
- The history of medicine in many different cultures, from antiquity through the Middle Ages
Marriage Customs
- An encyclopedia of marriage rites, traditions, and beliefs from around the world:from ancient practices to contemporary ceremonies.
Medieval Weapons
- Transformation from warrior in the mail shirt to fully armored knight, from the days of spears and swords to the large-scale adoption of the firearms.
Southeast Asia
- Historical encyclopedia of Southeast Asia, with coverage from prehistoric times to the end of the 20th century for each country in the region.
Tudor England
- Provides the answers to the questions of who, what, when, where, and why relative to a wide range of topics on Tudor England