Reference books are an excellent place to start looking for background information and historical context.
Chambers dictionary of world history [electronic resource]
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The Hutchinson chronology of world history
From Oxford University Press: "Very Short Introductions offer concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, new insights, and enthusiasm to make often challenging topics highly readable to develop your core knowledge." The short books in this series provide an excellent overview of broad topics. They books are located near the main desk in the library and their call numbers have a prefix of BIC so you know where to look for them.
The Enlightenment
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African History
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Modern China
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The Age of Enlightenment
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The history of Africa : the quest for eternal harmony
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Africa in history : themes and outlines
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Key events in African history : a reference guide
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The African experience : from Olduvai Gorge to the 21st century
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South Africa in world history
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Born in blood and fire : a concise history of Latin America
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Placing Latin America : contemporary themes in human geography
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The capitalist revolution in Latin America
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State formation and democracy in Latin America, 1810-1900
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U.S. foreign policy since the cold war
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A concise history of Switzerland
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China witness : voices from a silent generation
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The Gate of Heavenly Peace : the Chinese and their revolution, 1895-1980
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