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History of Terrorism Research Guide

Reference Works

Specialized reference works like the ones listed below are very useful for research. All of the titles here are located on the first floor of the Library. Browse around the same areas to find other useful titles.

For additional suggestions see the other history research guides .

Biographies

Extremist Groups, Information for Students 

Reference HN 90.R3 E975 2006
These are mostly modern groups.

Chronologies

Chronologies of Modern Terrorism 

Reference HV 6431 .R84 2008

Political Violence and Terrorism in Modern America, A Chronology 

Reference HN 90.V5 H49 2005

Encyclopedias

Credo 

A large collection of specialized reference works.

Encyclopedia of Terrorism 

Reference HV 6431 .C65 2007
Includes a chronology called Major Acts of Terrorism, 1946-2006.

Encyclopedia of World Terrorism 

Reference HV 6431 .E53
Covers the time period from ancient Greece and Rome to the present. One volume is devoted to primary sources.

Encyclopedia of Terrorism

Gale Virtual Reference Library 

GVRL has a series called History in Dispute. While not a scholarly source it raises questions about a topic, provides discussion, and suggests relevant sources. There may be other reference works in GVRL that would be appropriate, depending on your topic.

Terrorism: Essential Primary Sources 

Documents are from the 19th century to the present.

World Conflicts and Confrontations 

Reference D 860 .W64 2000

Works in the General Collection

Search the Library Catalog to locate print and audio-visual materials.

One broad search would, of course, be Terrorism. You could also following up on some suggested related subjects such as: State-Sponsored Terrorism, Terror, Terrorists, etc.

Other suggested searches are below. These are just examples and do not reflect the wide range of topics that you may be looking for. If you are not finding what you are looking for, consult the history librarian (information below) or the Reference Desk.

• France - History - Reign of Terror, 1793-1794
• Guatemala - History -Civil War, 1960-1996
• Rote Armee Fraktion (or other known groups)
• Women Terrorists

Books from Other Libraries

You have many choices for locating books not owned by College of DuPage.

You can of course check your local public library. Make sure the books are scholarly in nature.

You can also search World Cat. World Cat lists books from all over the United States. These books can be ordered via Inter Library Loan. While in the World Cat record just click on Find This! You will be able to search the C.O.D. Catalog and then fill out the Inter Library Loan request form if the item is not available at C. O. D..

We also have reciprocal borrowing arrangements with our four local liberal arts colleges: Wheaton, Elmhurst, Benedictine, and North Central.

Online Books

The Library Catalog contains access to many eBooks. Use the same suggested searches above, but limit or modify your search to the location eBook or Reference eBook. These online books were chosen with the same care as other books in the collection. Some of the history databases also have books or parts of books in them. You may also want to check some of the titles on the Online Books page.

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Ken Orenic, Reference Librarian
630-942-2338
orenick@cod.edu

September 2012

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