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On-Line Books

The On-Line Books Page is a directory of books that can be freely read right on the Internet.

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Open Directory

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Oxford Classical Dictionary

A reference work on all aspects of the Graeco-Roman world. Written by the very best of classical scholars from all over the world, the Dictionary provides coverage of Greek and Roman history, literature, myth, religion, linguistics, philosophy, law, science, art and archaeology, and topics in near eastern studies and late antiquity. 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. The text is written in an accessible style and all Latin and Greek words have been translated.

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Oxford Music Online

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Oxford Dictionary of the Middle Ages

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Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance

Provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance in 14th to 17th century Europe. Includes comprehensive coverage of the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period. The text explores the influence that this intense intellectual and cultural revival continues to have on modern thought and society.

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Oxford Digital Reference Shelf

Composed of reference e-books that are searchable through Oxford Reference Online. Currently, there are 18 titles available in the Digital Reference Shelf.

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Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

Featuring 600 original articles written by leading scholars, this encyclopedia offers the most complete picture available of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the predynastic era to its eclipse in the seventh century CE.

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Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece and Rome

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Oxford Encyclopedia of Medieval Warfare and Military Technology

Articles on military leaders; battles; sieges; individual fortresses; and military technology focusing on subjects such as armor, navigational techniques, and siege warfare tactics.

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Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation is a definitive source for information about the entire range of religious and social changes that altered the face of Europe in the sixteenth century, encompassing not only issues of church polity and theology but also developments in politics, economics, demographics, art and literature. This broadly cast, interdisciplinary definition allows for a comprehensive social and intellectual history of early modern Europe.

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Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance

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Oxford English Dictionary

Traces the usage of words through 2.5 million quotations from a wide range of international English language sources.

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Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History

The Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History, edited by Stanley N. Katz, is the first encyclopedia of law to provide both historical and contemporary comparisons of the world legal systems. A truly international and interdisciplinary reference work, the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History covers legal history from ancient to modern times. Major categories of law explained in detail include private law (contract, tort, civil procedure), public law (statutory, criminal, etc.), and higher or constitutional law.

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Oxford International Encyclopedia of Peace

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