Pathfinder created by Sue Staehly
East Haddam Free Public Library
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Click here to connect to Mrs. Dahl's Renaissance Webquest.
This
guide is to help you research the Renaissance period with resources
available at the town or middle school libraries, as well as using Internet
sources. It is generally helpful to begin one’s search
with reference materials to help identify the most applicable search
keywords.
REFERENCE
BOOKS
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The New Book of
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The Middle Ages: an encyclopedia for students |
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The History of
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Daily Life in
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of birth, marriage
and death; food, clothing and housing; |
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love and labor
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ONLINE
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
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Britannica.com |
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Columbia Encyclopedia |
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Excellent online
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Information Please |
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Learning Network,
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Xref: the web's
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NONFICTION
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Renaissance People |
Howarth, Susan |
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occupations and social classes. |
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Leonardo Da Vinci |
Romei, Francesca |
Bedrick, 1994 |
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Wonderfully
illustrated book offers chronological details of the |
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life of Leonardo
Da Vinci - the artist, inventor and scientist. |
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759.5 Dic |
Michelangelo |
Di Cagno, Gabriella |
Bedrick, 1996 |
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Beautiful illustrations
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759.5 H64 |
The Italian Renaissance |
Hill, Ian Barras |
Galley, 1980 |
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Provides a
journey tracing the styles of artists, as they moved |
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from place
to place. Includes many
illustrations. |
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780.92 Sch |
The Lives of the
Great Composers |
Schonberg, Harold
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Norton, 1997 |
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biographical information about some of the |
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periods great
composers such as Jacques Arcadelt, William |
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Byrd, Giovanni
Pierluigida da Palestrina, Josquin Desprez, |
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Carlo Gesualdo,
Orlando Gibbons, Luca Marenzio, Claudio |
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Monteverdi,
Thomas Morley, and Thomas Weelkes. |
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822.33 F45 |
Shakespeare |
Fido, Martin |
Hammond, 1978 |
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Shakespeare
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902 C77 |
History's Timeline |
Cooke, Jean |
Crescent, 1981 |
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Useful for
quick historical reference. |
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Renaissance |
Hale, John R. |
Time, 1965 |
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Describes the
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942.05 Eme |
Everyday Life
in Renaissance England |
Emerson, Kathy
Lynn |
Writer's Digest,
1996 |
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Filled with
details of daily life in Renaissance England. |
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942.05 Lac |
Elizabethan England |
Lace, William
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Lucent, 1995 |
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information on the history and |
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942.05 Sin |
Daily Life in
Elizabethan England |
Singman, Jeffrey
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Greenwood, 1995 |
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This book recreates
the daily life of ordinary people, not |
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just the aristocracy,
and covers the most basic facts of life. |
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Excellent source
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and even the
music. |
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945 Mor |
Inside story:
A Renaissance town |
Morley, Jacqueline |
McGraw-Hill, 1996 |
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945 Osm |
The Italian Renaissance |
Osman, Karen |
Lucent, 1996 |
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Examines the
history, achievements, and legacy of the |
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Renaissance
in Italy. |
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945 Pow |
Renaissance Italy |
Powell, Anton |
Warwick Press,
1979 |
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Includes daily
life, architecture, science, art, and medicine. |
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945.51 M49 |
Daily Life in
Renaissance Italy |
Mee, Jr., Charles
L. |
McGraw-Hill, 1975 |
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Social life
and customs in Renaissance Italy. |
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Tales from Shakespeare |
Lamb, Charles
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MacMillan, 1923 |
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Twenty of Shakespeare's
best known plays provide an easy |
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introduction
to his world. |
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j909 F75 |
Year of Columbus,
1492 |
Foster, Genevieve. |
Scribner's, 1969 |
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Learn all about
Columbus's voyage to the |
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new world. |
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j920 Mag |
Magellan: a voyage
around the world |
MacDonald, Fiona |
Grolier, 1997 |
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Learn about
the men's expeditions and become familiar |
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with the significance
of their endeavors in terms of |
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world expansion. |
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j940.2 Net |
Life During the
Renaissance |
Netzley, Patricia
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Lucent, 1998 |
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descriptions of the history, culture, and life of |
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people living
during the Renaissance. |
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jB C72 |
Where do you think
you're going, |
Fritz, Jean |
Putnam's, 1980 |
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Christopher Columbus? |
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world. |
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jB Gal |
Galileo: Astronomer and Physicist |
Hightower, Paul |
Enslow, 1997 |
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A readable
account into one of the great minds of science. |
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jB Gal |
The Quest of Galileo |
Lauber, Patricia |
Garden City, 1959 |
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This book tells
the story of one of the first great modern |
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scientists. |
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jB New |
Isaac Newton |
Anderson, Margaret
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Enslow, 1996 |
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This biography
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ONLINE
RESOURCES INTERNET SITES
Web sites can change without notice. Please let us know if you experience any problems
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ART AND ARCHITECTURE |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
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Art & Architecture |
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Photos of art
and architecture. |
by Michelle Roberts,
1999. |
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Art History: Resources
on the Web |
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a comprehensive source for 15th and 16th |
by Chris Witcombe,
2001. |
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century Renaissance
art. |
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Castle Index |
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Photos and
information on over a hundred |
by Joseph and
Frances Gies, 1974. |
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castles. |
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Castles |
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Includes construction,
layout, and a glossary |
by Michelle Roberts,
1999. |
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of terms. |
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The Development
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World History
Renaissance |
by Nancy B. Mautz,
2000. |
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Directory of
topics to search. |
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La Renaissance |
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painters are the focal point |
by Nicolas Pioch,
1996. |
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of this site. Also includes images of their |
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art. |
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Life in a Medieval
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Details the
hall, kitchen, accommodation, |
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Frances Gies, 1974. |
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water, and
the chapel of a medieval castle. |
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Renaissance: |
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what inspired
this age of balance and order? |
Annenberg, CPB,
2001. |
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site to explore the Renaissance |
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and discover
the forces that drove the |
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rebirth in Europe. |
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Renaissance Links
on the WWW |
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Includes links
to art, architecture, daily |
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life, heraldry,
law, literature, medicine, |
Twin Groves Junior
High Team, 2001. |
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music and dance,
myths and legends, |
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religion, and
science and math. |
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EVERYDAY LIFE |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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The Development
of Western Civilization: |
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World History
Renaissance |
by Nancy B. Mautz,
2000. |
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Directory of
topics to search. |
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Elizabethan Costuming
Page |
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Includes instructions
for making your own |
by Drea Leed,
2000. |
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costume. |
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Food and Drink |
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true stories,
fables, and anecdotes. |
by James L. Matterer,
2000. |
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Food of the Renaissance |
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by Maggie Secara,
2001. |
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The Food Timeline |
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by Morris County
Library, 2001. |
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14th Century English
Feast |
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by Kateryn de
Develyn, 1998. |
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14th Century French
Feast |
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by Kateryn de
Develyn, 1998. |
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14th Century German
Feast |
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by Kateryn de
Develyn, 1998. |
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Life in a Medieval
Castle |
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Details the
hall, kitchen, accommodation, |
by Joseph and
Frances Gies, 1974. |
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water, and
the chapel of a medieval castle. |
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Life in Elizabethan
England: a Compendium |
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of Common Knowledge,
1558-1603. |
by Maggie Secara,
2001. |
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Brief descriptions
of every facet of |
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Renaissance
life. Don't neglect to check |
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out this site. |
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Meals and Manners |
http://icg.fas.harvard.edu/~chaucer/special/lifemann/manners/ |
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During Chaucer’s'
day in England. |
The President
and Fellows of Harvard College, 2000 |
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The Medieval Kitchen:
an excerpt |
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site provides
6 recipes. |
by Odile Redon,
1998. |
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Medieval/Renaissance
Food Clip Art |
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Collection
of free clip art. |
by Greg Lindahl. |
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Menu and Recipes |
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Site linked to
Carnegie Mellon University. |
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Renaissance: |
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what inspired
this age of balance and order? |
Annenberg, CPB,
2001. |
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Visit this
site to explore the Renaissance |
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and discover
the forces that drove the |
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rebirth in
Europe. |
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Renaissance Links
on the WWW |
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Includes links
to art, architecture, daily |
eralFiles/RenLinksGen.html |
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life, heraldry,
law, literature, medicine, |
Twin Groves Junior
High Team, 2001. |
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music and dance,
myths and legends, |
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religion, and
science and math. |
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EXPLORATION |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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Exploration -
1492: An Ongoing Voyage |
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an exhibit
of the Library of Congress, |
Library of Congress. |
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Washington,
DC. |
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HEALTH |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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Black Death |
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An entertaining
look at the Black Death from |
death.html |
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the Discovery
Channel. |
Discovery Communications,
1998. |
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Black Death Spreads |
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Account of
the Black Plague in Europe. |
death.html |
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by Aaron Rice,
1994. |
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Life in Elizabethan
England: a Compendium |
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of Common Knowledge,
1558-1603. |
by Maggie Secara,
2001. |
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Brief descriptions
of every facet of |
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Renaissance
life. Don't neglect to check |
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out this site. |
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Plague and Public
Health |
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in Renaissance
Europe |
Site linked to
Virginia University, 1994. |
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Renaissance Links
on the WWW |
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Includes links
to art, architecture, daily |
eralFiles/RenLinksGen.html |
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life, heraldry,
law, literature, medicine, |
Twin Groves Junior
High Team, 2001. |
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music and dance,
myths and legends, |
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religion, and
science and math. |
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HISTORY |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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The Development
of Western Civilization: |
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World History
Renaissance |
by Nancy B. Mautz,
2000. |
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Directory of
topics to search. |
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Important Events
of the 14th Century |
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Provides illustrations
and details of |
Site linked to
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. |
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historical
events. |
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Monarchs of England |
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Directory of
monarchs with links |
Britannia, 2000. |
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to detailed
information. |
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Renaissance: what
inspired this age of |
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balance and order? |
Annenberg, CPB,
2001. |
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Visit this
site to explore the Renaissance |
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and discover
the forces that drove the |
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rebirth in
Europe. |
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MAPS |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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Periodical Historical
Atlas of Europe |
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Includes political
maps from AD 1 to 1700. |
by Christos Nussli,
2001 |
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MUSIC |
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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Composer Timeline |
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Timeline of
composers from the 11th |
by Tim Cordell,
1995. |
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through the
20th century. |
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The Development
of Western Civilization: |
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World History
Renaissance |
by Nancy B. Mautz,
2000. |
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Directory of
topics to search. |
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A Guide to Medieval
and Renaissance |
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Instruments |
Site linked to
South Hamilton Community School. |
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Renaissance Links
on the WWW |
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Includes links
to art, architecture, daily |
eralFiles/RenLinksGen.html |
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life, heraldry,
law, literature, medicine, |
Twin Groves Junior
High Team, 2001. |
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music and dance,
myths and legends, |
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religion, and
science and math. |
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PEOPLE
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Argos: Limited Area Search for the Ancient |
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and Medieval Worlds |
by Beau A.C. Harbin |
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Composer Timeline |
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Timeline of
composers from the 11th |
by Tim Cordell,
1995. |
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through the
20th century. |
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The Development
of Western Civilization: |
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World History
Renaissance |
by Nancy B. Mautz,
2000. |
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Directory of
topics to search. |
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Joan of Arc |
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Biographical
information. |
by Bonnie Wheeler. |
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Joan of Arc |
http://schoolweb.missouri.edu/linncntyr1.k12.mo.us/1jury/joan/ |
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Information
about her arrest and imprisonment. |
joan.htm |
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La Renaissance |
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Renaissance
painters are the focal point |
by Nicolas Pioch,
1996. |
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of this site. Also includes images of their |
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art. |
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Monarchs of England |
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Directory of
monarchs with links |
Britannia, 2000. |
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to detailed
information. |
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FICTION BOOKS
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jFic Bla |
The Shakespeare
Stealer |
Blackwood, Gary |
Dutton, 1998 |
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This is the
story of a young orphan who finds himself involved |
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with the colorful
troupe of players at the Globe Theatre.
Enjoy |
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the experience
of learning about Shakespearean London. |
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jFic Cus |
Catherine, called
Birdy |
Cushman, Karen |
Clarion, 1994 |
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Through Catherine's
diary, find out about life in medieval |
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England. This is a Newberry Honor Book. |
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jFic Cus |
The Midwife's
Apprentice |
Cushman, Karen |
Clarion, 1995 |
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A homeless
medieval waif is taken in by the village midwife.
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This story
will transport the reader to the medieval period and |
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and provide
insights to the time. This
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jFic Jor |
The Raging Quiet |
Jordan, Sherryl |
Aladdin, 2000 |
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Against a medieval
setting, "The Raging Quiet is the epic saga |
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of a remarkable
woman whose only crime is being different." |
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jFic Twa |
The Prince and
the Pauper |
Twain, Mark |
Childrens Press,
1969 |
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16th century
fiction would not be complete without this |
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classic novel.
This book is about Tom, a poor boy, who |
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exchanges identities
with the prince of England. The
prince |
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learns about
the problems of the commoners while Tom learns |
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remember to cite your sources. For
information on citing sources, please review the following:
NONFICTION BOOK
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How to write super
school reports |
James, Elizabeth |
Lothrop, 1998 |
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Produce super
reports with step-by-step advice.
Illustrations on |
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preparing a
bibliography can be found on pages 77 and 78. |
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ONLINE RESOURCES
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MLA Style |
http://tutorial.lib.umn.edu/infomachine.asp?moduleID=10&lessonID=76 |
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This pathfinder was created by Sue Staehly,ILS 504,
Southern Connecticut State University, November, 2001.