History

History is such a vast topic that we’ve divided the resources into general history sites and then those that are specifically about war. And to make it even easier, we’ve devoted a whole page to New Zealand history – just use the link at the bottom of this page.

Please note: links with a lock icon next to them () are to databases that any of our library members can use – you will be asked to type in your library barcode and PIN - if you don't know your PIN just Ask Us!

General

• Biography in Context - Biographies and magazine articles, images and website links about more than 500,000 people.
• World History in Context - in-depth resource covering many topics, including World Wars, Vietnam War and Civil Rights
•  Opposing Viewpoints in Context - facts and arguments for both sides of controversial issues
•  Gale History Behind the Headlines - origins of conflicts worldwide
•  The Sixties in America Reference Library - includes information on Vietnam War & Civil Rights
•  Bowling, Beatniks and Bell-bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th Century America - searchable by decade
• BBC History - comprehensive site covering ancient history, British history, world wars, historic figures and much more
• Sparknotes - History - study guides, questions/answers and essay topics
• The 1960s - our Hot Topic page with books, web links and database resources.

Wars

• BBC World War One - the causes, events and people of the conflict dubbed the "war to end all wars"
• BBC World War Two - the causes, events and people of the most destructive war in history
• Cenotaph Database - biographical database of New Zealanders who have died in 20th Century conflicts
• Commonwealth War Graves Commission - trace graves and memorials of all Commonwealth Service Personnel who died during the two World Wars
• New Zealand World War One History - from NZ Electronic Text Centre
• The Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War - from NZ Electronic Text Centre
• 28th Maori Battalion - This site is dedicated to the men who served with New Zealand’s 28th (Māori) Battalion during the Second World War 
• Vietnam War - our Hot Topic page with books, web links and database resources.

New Zealand

See History on the New Zealand study page.