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World History

Find resources related to the study of world history.

What is in this guide?

Use the resources listed in this guide to begin your research. Make sure that you pay attention to the search tips and examples featured on each page. They will help make your research more successful. If you are having trouble finding sources for your assignment, ask a librarian for help.

World History Resources

Research Starters

Use these databases as your starting place for finding background information on your topic. Background information includes basic facts about your topic and should help you answer the 4 Ws: Who? What? When? and Where?

Credo homepage with History link highlighted

Biography Reference Source

Online Access

Paw: Indicates that a password is needed to access the resource from off campus.The username and password to access databases is the same as what you use to log in to myPittCC and Moodle. The username is your entire myPittCC email address (jdstudent000@my.pittcc.edu). 

Community logins are available to Pitt County residents with PCC library cards and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses. Scroll down and look for the "Community Login" section.