Chapin LibGuides: Class 8: Brontë & Victorian England: introduction and reference sources

Welcome to the Class 8 research guide on Victorian England!

Linked throughout are resources that will help you as you move through the research process.

Start with the reference sources listed below. As you read and take notes, remember to write down broader, narrower, and related terms.

If you have any questions, simply come to the library!

Image: A Private View at the Royal Academy (1883) by William Powell Frith.

reference databases

Britannica Academic (NOVEL)
Overview articles from one of the oldest and most trusted reference sources in the world.

NOTE: access to this database is provided to the Chapin community through NOVEL (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library). It is accessible to New Yorkers through geoIP authentication (also referred to as geolocation), meaning you must be within the state of New York to use it.
Daily Life Through History (ABC-CLIO)
This database explores the daily lives of ordinary people through time and across the globe, providing details about family life, work, food, clothing, sports, language, literature, romance, education, gender roles, social customs, and more.
Modern World History Online
This reference database covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history from the mid 15th century to the present. Some primary sources may also be found here.

Citations are vital to the research process.

Use NoodleTools to create and track citations, take notes, save time, increase your credibility, and ensure your academic integrity.