Early Modern Studies: Slavery

Selected books from our library collection:

Example subject headings:

When you need current, up-to date information, it is best to look for journal articles. Journal articles in peer-reviewed journals assume that you know the basics about the subject.

Here is a list of research databases that will work best. Remember that each database will give you different results so try each one.

Examples searches:

• "atlantic slave trade"
• "underground railroad"
• "Frederick Douglass"
• "slave narratives"
• "transatlantic slavery"

Another way to find journal articles is to try and find the references listed. For example this citation:

Schmidt-Nowara, C. (2002). Big questions and answers: Three histories of slavery, the slave trade and the Atlantic world. Social History, 27(2), 210-217. doi:10.1080/03071020210128409

Copy the journal title, Social History, and go to the UFV Journals List . Paste the journal title into the search box and see what database offers online access.

In this case, Taylor and Francis. Make sure to double check the dates of coverage because the search only checks the journal title. In this case the coverage starts in 1997 so we are okay. Click on the Taylor and Francis link. At the top you will see a search box enter the article title "Three histories of slavery" into the search box. You should then be able to locate the actual article.