From the Dawn of Print, Rare Primary Sources For Interdisciplinary Studies
Early Modern Collection encompasses two critical collections: Early English Books Online (EEBO) and Early European Books (EEB), covering printed material from both the British Isles and Europe during the Early Modern period (1450-1700). Materials from over 230 libraries worldwide encompass all the major fields of human endeavour, including science, medicine, philosophy, theology, literature, history, political science, travel and exploration. Together they provide a rich source of content for study and research across the landscape of early modern Europe.
Key Themes & Topics Supported:
- Historical Events
- Language Syntax
- Law & Governance
- Literary Works & Criticism
- Politics & Power
- Scientific & Medical Texts
- Theological Texts & Beliefs
- Visual Culture & Design
- Philosophy & Ethics
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Depth and Breadth
Contains over 200,000 primary source writings obtained from over 230 leading source libraries worldwide
Vast Subject Coverage
Offers primary sources for history, literature, religion, politics, science, and the arts, for discipline-specific and interdisciplinary research
In-Depth Scholarly Insights
Features rare and unique materials including maps and plates, marginalia, covers and bindings. Each work is enriched with metadata and thematic tags to aid discovery, providing insights into the cultural, social, and intellectual life of the times
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