Research Guides: Iberian Studies: General References

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

UNM Libraries have many reference texts, some more specific in their orientation. Try these for Iberian Studies. You can also use designated subject categories in the catalog description to find other material or go to the library stacks and look around these call numbers.

Historical Dictionary of the Spanish Empire, 1402-1975 by James S. Olson (Editor); Virginia Garrard Burnett (Editor-In-Chief); Samuel Freeman (Editor-In-Chief); Fred Koestler (Editor-In-Chief); Ross Marlay (Editor-In-Chief); Sam L. Slick (Other Adaptation by)
Call Number: DP56 H57 1992
ISBN: 0313264139
Publication Date: 1991-11-30
The Historical Dictionary of the Spanish Empire" looks at the process by which Spain extended its influence across the globe. It provides more than 1,200 brief descriptive essays covering colonies, individuals, political institutions, legislation, treaties, conferences, wars, revolutions, technologies, social and religious groups, and military battles. References at the end of each entry provide sources of additional information for those wishing to pursue the subject further. Cross-references within the text, designated by an asterisk, will help the reader to find related items. Two appendixes provide a chronology of Spanish imperialism and a list of the individuals who presided over the viceroyalties of New Granada, New Spain, Peru, and Rio de la Plata.
Medieval Iberia by E. Michael Gerli (Editor)
Call Number: DP99 .M33 2003
ISBN: 0415939186
Publication Date: 2002-12-30
Medieval Iberia: An Encyclopedia contains more than 750 original entries contributed by a team of international scholars. The Encyclopedia covers the Hispanic kingdoms from c 400 to c 1500 and is interdisciplinary in scope with an emphasis on literature, language, history, arts, folklore, religion and science. Muslim and Jewish issues are also discussed. The Encyclopedia is a ready reference for all scholars, students and general readers researching Medieval Iberia. Entries are arranged alphabetically and each entry is followed by a bibliography.

Internet Material

Iberian Studies Web
designed to provide access to scholarly resources in Iberian Studies (for Spain, Portugal and Andorra). We do not strive for exhaustiveness but rather for quality. The resources organized here have undergone a selection and evaluation process. Annotations have been added where needed, augmenting the research value of these resources to scholars.
Iberian Studies in SALALM
A forum within SALALM that identifies, collects, organizes, provides access to and preserves information resources from and about the Iberian Peninsula in support of education and research.