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History - Ancient & Medieval

A guide to library and quality web resources useful for ancient & medieval history research

What are Primary and Secondary Sources?

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See the Books Sections Too!

Don't forget that books can be primary sources too (see tutorial for explanation).  Use that tab as well.

  • Books can be primary sources either directly (example, memoirs) or by reprinting primary sources (collections of letters, documents, etc.).
  • Secondary Sources may list primary sources in the bibliography.  If published, you may be able to borrow the item.

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