This five-volume set focusing on the making of African American society from the 1896 "separate but equal" ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson up to the contemporary period.
This three-volume set covers major topics such as "Abolitionism," "Black Nationalism," the "Civil War," the "Dred Scott case," "Reconstruction," "Slave Rebellions and Insurrections," the "Underground Railroad," and "Voting Rights" and contains hundreds of fascinating entries on less obvious subjects, such as the "African Grove Theatre," "Black Seafarers," "Buffalo Soldiers," etc.
Contains over 800 entries, ranging from Lord Acton and Anna Comnena to Howard Zinn and Herodatus to Simon Schama. Over 300 contributors have composed critical assessments of historians from the beginning of historical writing to the present day. Additionally, the text includes 200 essays treating the development of national, regional and topical historiographies, from the ancient Near East to the history of sexuality.
Reference books, encyclopedias, non-fiction books, and many leading history periodicals. Also includes historical documents, biographies, photos and maps, and video.
Digitized images, articles, documents, etc. exploring the African-American experience from African origins to the present in the United States. Coverage: 500CE-present.
Consists of entries on a variety of topics related to Native American history and culture, including content from books, primary sources, images, and videos. Provides excellent overview of many topics through timelines and issue essays. It is a good starting point for all researchers looking for background information on Native American subjects. Coverage dates: 17th century-present.
World History Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present (Finkelman)
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1619-1895 (Finkelman)
Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing