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Introduction

Use the set of pages in this guide to find articles, books, reference sources and more for research in classics. The guide focuses on online resources, which can be accessed either within the library or remotely. In addition to online resources, selected print titles are included. The guide lists basic resources and does not contain all of the materials in the library useful for classics research. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Encyclopedias and Reference Books

Brill's New Pauly: Encyclopaedia of the Ancient World (printed encyclopedia) Located in Hamilton Reference, click on title for call number. This encyclopedia covers Greek and Roman history and culture in all of its aspects. The encyclopedia is divided into two major parts: Antiquity and Classical Tradition.
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Printed encyclopedia. Use in library. Click on the title to see the library catalog record with the call number.
Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature This companion gives accounts of the lives of many classical authors along with character entries and plot summaries for their works. General entries trace the development of literary forms such as comedy and tragedy. There is also wide coverage of the historical, political, social, and artistic background.
Oxford Classical Dictionary This interdisciplinary work covers all aspects of the classical world: Greek and Roman history, literature, myth, religion, linguistics, philosophy, law, science, art and archaeology, and topics in near eastern studies and late antiquity. All areas, regions, and cultures are represented beyond the core areas of Greece and Rome. As well as providing factual information, the Dictionary contains many thematic entries on subjects relevant to the 21st century such as nationalism, race, and ecology.
Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization This companion provides a survey of the Greek and Roman worlds in all their aspects. It offers articles on diverse fields such as, history and politics; ethics and morals; law and punishment; social and family life; language, literature, and art; religion and mythology; technology, science, and medicine.
Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World Spanning almost 1000 years, from the first Olympic Games in 776 BC to the death of Marcus Aurelius in AD 180, this reference work presents more than 2,500 entries on the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome. It covers key aspects of ancient Greek and Roman life and literature, such as science, social structure, philosophy, and religion, and contains comprehensive articles on central figures, both real and mythological, from Achilles to Zeno.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome This work provides an overview of the major cultures of the classical world - Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman - from the Bronze Age to the fifth century CE. It also covers the legacy of the classical world and its interpretation and influence in subsequent centuries. There are overviews of literature, history, archaeology, art, philosophy, science, and religion as well as articles on specific authors and their works, historical figures and events, artists, philosophers, and much more.
Who's Who in the Classical World Focusing exclusively on real people, this is a dictionary of ancient biography, covering Greek and Roman history and politics, literature, philosophy, science, and art. Shorter entries provide factual accounts, while the longer entries are short essays covering major historical and cultural themes in antiquity, centered around individuals as varied as Herodotus, Socrates, Plato, Alexander the Great, and Augustus.

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