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18th Century

This guide provides sources for the 18th Century, sometimes referred to as the "Long 18th Century" which covers the period of the Glorious Revolution (1688) to the Battle of Waterloo (1815).

Locate 18th c. Print Materials

 

How to Locate Print Materials for 18th c. Research

The Blagg-Huey Library contains thousands of print materials on 18th century topics: Constitutionalism, economics, Enlightenment and Restoration, family life, literary criticism, literature and culture, medicine, music, philosophy, race, social issues, and women's work and identity. Research suggestion: Start your search with broad terms "18th century" OR "long 18th century" then narrow it with a specific topic.