Encyclopedias give a broad overview on a topic and are a good starting point for research. Clark State has several reference books that deal with western civilization. Some are in the main collection and can be checked out.
REF D11.W635 2005
Cassell's Chronology of World History
This volume includes not only lists of dates and events, but also brief thematic essays.
REF D 21.R63 1999
Illustrated History of the World
V. 6-10 cover world civilization since 1600.
D804.3.N54 2000
The Columbia Guide to the Holocaust
D 804.25.E67 1997
Dictionary of the Holocaust: Biography, Geography, and Terminology
REF E 176.1.A6563
American Presidents
REF E 174. D52
Dictionary of American History
Use the links below to search one or more of these helpful databases.
These books from the circulating collection may help with the Holocaust project.
Daily Life During the Holocaust by 
Remembering the Holocaust
My Father Bleeds History by 
Hitler's Willing Executioners by 
Denying History by (937) 328-6022 library@clarkstate.edu 570 E Leffel Lane Springfield Ohio 45501
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