| Collation |
1 online resource (5 v.) : ill., maps |
| Series |
Gale eBooks
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| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
v. 1. Ancient times to the American and French Revolutions, (pre-history-1790s) -- v. 2. Civil wars to frontier societies (1800-1880s) -- v. 3. Growth of empires to the Great Depression (1890-1930s) -- v. 4. World War II to the affluent fifties (1940-1950s) -- v. 5. Civil rights movements to future times (1960-2000). |
| Summary |
Provides the historical background of the most-studied novels, plays, poems, speeches and short stories. Entries examine both the historical setting of the literary work and the historical events taking place at the time the work was written. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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Access restricted to authorized Chapman University students, faculty, and staff. |
| Subject |
Electronic resources.
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Electronic books.
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Literature and history.
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History in literature.
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World history in literature.
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Literature -- History and criticism.
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Classical literature -- History and criticism.
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Literature, Medieval -- History and criticism.
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European literature -- Renaissance, 1450-1600 -- History and criticism.
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European literature -- 17th century.
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European literature -- 18th century.
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European literature -- 19th century.
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European literature -- 20th century.
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American literature -- 19th century.
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American literature -- 20th century.
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War and literature.
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Civil rights movements in literature.
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| Alt Author |
Moss, Joyce, 1951- editor.
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Wilson, George, 1920- editor.
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Gale Group.
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| ISBN |
9781414435718 (electronic book) |
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1414435711 (electronic book) |
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9780787606077 (v. 1 : alk. paper) |
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0787606073 (v. 1 : alk. paper) |
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9780787606084 (v. 2 : alk. paper) |
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0787606081 (v. 2 : alk. paper) |
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9780787606091 (v. 3 : alk. paper) |
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078760609X (v. 3 : alk. paper) |
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9780787606107 (v. 4 : alk. paper) |
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0787606103 (v. 4 : alk. paper) |
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9780787606114 (v. 5 : alk. paper) |
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0787606111 (v. 5 : alk. paper) |
