Encyclopedias are a great way to get an overview of your topic and to learn about important issues or subtopics. Most articles in encyclopedias contain valuable references for further information and are usually written by reputable experts in their field.
French edition of Wikipedia. Articles are original, not translations; references are often different from the English version. Try comparing articles on your topic in both editions.
Full text of the best-known, most authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia online. Includes time lines for many subjects, videos and links to reliable sources.
Credo ReferenceThis link opens in a new window"Background Information to Start Your Research," a collection of hundreds of reference books on a broad range of subjects from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers.
An online portal to the digitized collections of European museums, galleries, libraries and archives. Search for images, texts, and media by topics, periods of history, country and language.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)This link opens in a new windowReliable, authoritative collection of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources; good place to begin research on a topic.