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Database Description

Database:

Historical Abstracts

Available from:

EBSCOHost

Coverage:

1955 to present

Description:

Historical Abstracts is the leading index of scholarly publications on the history of the world from 1450 to present (excluding the United States and Canada). It covers more than 1,700 historical journals in 40 languages, plus books, conference papers, and dissertations. The database offers several useful search options, including the ability to limit searches to a sources about a particular historical time period. Search results include links to full-text content from other library databases and electronic journals.

Notes:

Off-campus access is available only to current UHD students, faculty, and staff.
Adobe Acrobat Reader ® is required to view some full text articles.
Please see Connect from Home for other technical requirements.