Research Guides: HIS 221/222 (American History): Find Books and eBooks

New American History Books

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Bibliographies

Detroit Bibliography
The Marygrove Conservancy and the Institute for Detroit Studies present the fourth edition of Thomas A. Klug's Bibliography of Detroit History, Politics, and Culture: Late-Nineteenth Century to the Present. You may view the entire 217-page comprehensive bibliography or any of the twenty-seven topical sub-bibliographies.

Where are American History Books in the Library?

Look for the E call number area in the Library book stacks. Ask for help at the Reference Desk if you need assistance.

Library of Congress Call Number Classification:

E11-29 America (General)
E51-73 Pre-Columbian America
E75-99 Native Americans
E101-135 European discovery of America
E151-169 United States (General)
E186-199 Colonial History
E201-298 The Revolution, 1775-1783
E300-453 Revolution to the Civil War
E456-655 Civil War Period
E740-837 Twentieth Century (including Presidential Administrations)
E838-889 Later Twentieth Century, 1961-2000 (including Presidential Administrations)
E895-904 Twenty-First Century (including Presidential Administrations)

F1-975 Local United States History
F561-575 Michigan History