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Bibliographic data on historical writing dealing with the British Isles, and with the British Empire and Commonwealth, during all periods for which written documentation is available - from 55BC to the present. Trial ends May 6, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary access to this resource is being made available through June 30, 2021 Explore a wide range of journals, ebooks, and research reports in the field of security studies. This content looks at security studies through a broad lens, encompassing research on international security and peace and conflict studies from all corners of the globe.
The KPM database provides access to online newspapers and journals from North Korea. The website is updated daily. You can find the following newspapers in this database: 로동신문, 민주조선, 조선신보, 통일신보, 문학신문, and Pyongyang Times. The site includes photos and video materials.
NK Pro provides English news articles, periodicals, research tools, experts' analysis postings, pod casting and more on North Korea. The database also provides the articles and resources by KCNA, the Korean Central News Agency, the state media of North Korea.
Peer-reviewed articles in 8 of the encyclopedias: African History, American History, Communication, Education, Environmental Science, International Studies, Oxford Classical Dictionary, and Religion.
Concise introductions to a diverse range of subjects written by experts in the field who combine facts, analysis, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make challenging topics highly readable. Trial ends June 30, 2022.
A comprehensive and unprecedented reference work devoted to the history of philosophy in the realms of Islam in its formative period: from its beginnings in the eighth century up to the tenth century AD.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, temporary access to this resource is being made available through September 30, 2021. Streaming video of jazz, soul, funk, and world music.
The Chairman's Bao (TCB) is a news-based graded reader for students of Mandarin Chinese. It includes articles based on Chinese media content that can be read or listened to as well as articles on Chinese folk tales, historical figures, and famous celebrities. Also included are short videos that teach vocabulary and aid in listening comprehension. Contact Yan Zhu (yanzh@uw.edu) for access.
