European Views of the Americas
European Views of the Americas
What is it? This database is a valuable index for libraries, scholars and individuals interested in European works that relate to the Americas. EBSCO Publishing, in cooperation with the John Carter Brown Library, has created this resource from European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed in Europe Relating to the Americas, 1493-1750, the authoritative bibliography that is well-known and respected by scholars worldwide. The database contains more than 32,000 entries and is a comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750. It covers the history of European exploration as well as portrayals of Native American peoples. A wide range of subject areas are covered; from natural disasters to disease outbreaks and slavery. The original bibliography was co-developed by John Alden and Dennis Landis, Curator of European Books at The John Carter Brown Library. The John Carter Brown Library, founded in 1846 is a foremost repository of rare books and materials and is a center for advanced research in history and the humanities. This database is available free to the public from EBSCO.
Why use it? To find primary sources on the Americas written in Europe before 1750
Coverage: 1493 - 1750
Access: Available on networked computers on the MSU campus in Bozeman and via the proxy server. Unlimited users. A mobile version of European Views of the Americas is available.
Vendor: EBSCOhost
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Subjects: History
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- E-book
- History
- Primary source
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- Smithsonian Collections Online
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Last updated: 2024-10-07 00:00:38
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