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HIST 150: Inquisition (Fall 2025)

When to use books

Books aren't just long articles, they cover different types of questions. If your topic is still broad, like "what is life like for women in the Kashmir region?" the question is probably to broad for an article, but would be a perfect book-length topic.

Use our library catalog to find books and ebooks on your topic.

General tips:

  • Stick with Keywords connected by AND.
  • Keep an eye open for Subjects.
  • Limit by publication date.
  • Limit to books and ebooks.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES: Sample search for Venice AND inquisition

  • be on the look-out for primary sources in your search
  • a search that works will in an article database will also work as a book search
  • Sometimes your topic will be a chapter in one of the books.

If you're really stuck