Tools of the Trade: JSTOR

A new category for genealogists and family histories, “Tools of the Trade” will examine key resources – both online and offline – Joshua recommends for tracing your roots. This edition of “Tools of the Trade” features JSTOR, an online database of scholarly journals covering a variety of disciplines, including history, political science, cultural studies,…

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Essential Bookshelf – Historical Studies

While the phrase “historical studies” is incredibly broad, here are a few of Joshua’s favorite resources on the subject: Appleby, Joyce O. “The Power of History”, American Historical Review, Vol. 103, No.1 (February 1998). Appleby, Joyce, Lynn Hunt, and Margaret Jacob. Telling the Truth about History. New York: W. W.…

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