World History

Discover 20th Century world history by reading historical documents and articles about European, Asian, African, and Latin American history including the two World Wars, the Cold War, mass genocide, the rise and fall of Communism, and more. It includes maps, images, and timelines.

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Slavery, Abolition and Social Justice, 1490-2007

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Modern World History

Discover world history spanning from the 15th century.

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Civil War Service Reports of Union Army Generals

Access the Service Reports of Union Army generals.

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County and Regional Histories & Atlases

Locate hard-to-find county and regional histories for CA, IL, IN, MI, NY, OH, PA, and WI.

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Take a trip back in time with historian and preservationist David Jackson behind the iron bars of Jackson County’s historic 1859 Jail and Marshal’s Home.

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