British History (Yale-NUS College): Biography

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ODNB should be the first point of reference to learn about the lives of the people from the British Isles and their connections overseas, from the earliest times to the current year.

Essential resource for students, scholars, media professionals, book clubs, and researchers as it provides access to reliable information about notable individuals from all periods of history and walks of life.

This database offers the content of the printed monthly magazine Current Biography in a searchable, electronic format. Readers will be able to find relevant biographies—drawing information from newspaper articles, magazine articles and books.

Call Number: Central Library Reference CT213 Ame

American National Biography is a comprehensive biographical dictionary focused on American history. Produced under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies, the ANB contains over 17,500 profiles on historical figures written by an expert in the field and completed with a bibliography.