Bloomsbury for history

Medieval Studies 

This interdisciplinary resource provides a great depth of insight into the medieval world through rich scholarly content and primary sources:

• The core collection which includes the Encyclopedia of the Global Middle Ages and scholarship from prestigious publishing partners
• Medieval Clothing and Textiles – access to the entire catalogue of Boydell & Brewer’s Medieval Clothing and Textiles annuals.
• Medieval Life and Culture – a unique window into the everyday lives of people
• Medieval Literature Aloud: Chaucer Studios audio recording of core texts read aloud in a variety of languages and dialects

Theory & Method

This unique reference tool is the first one-stop online resource to explore the theory, methods and historiography which underpin history as a discipline. It encompasses a variety of articles which examine – for example – key concepts, thinkers, and debates, and established and cutting-edge theories and schools of thought.

20th Century Military History

This extensive resource offers insight into key conflicts across the 20th Century and uniquely platforms the experiences of underrepresented voices. Consisting of over 100 articles, encyclopedia entries and primary sources, the collection gives students practical experience in analysing and evaluating sources, as well as helping to build core subject knowledge around the shifting nature of global warfare.

History of the Ancient World

Spanning Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, Persia and beyond, this resource supports students from the Bronze Age through to Late Antiquity. The collection balances thematic chapters with archeological site studies and in-depth cultural analyses, and consists of nearly 200 academic texts and historical dictionaries. A global toolkit, this resource teaches students to evaluate historical sources and build essential academic research skills.