Why Use Reference Books?
- Reference material is a great place to find background information
- Shows how a topic fits into a broader subject or discipline
- Helps you to know if there is enough or too much information on a topic
- Provides access to the specific vocabulary which serves as keywords for searching
- Often contains bibliographies which point to key resources and experts to consult
Oxford history of modern Europe (series)
France: a reference guide from the Renaissance to the present, Ref. DC 35 .R64 2004