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HS 101: The Ancient World: The Near East, Greece, Rome

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Primary Source Training Module

Readings in Ancient History--Primary Source Collections

In order to find books that contain translations of primary sources for the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece and Rome, you need to do a search that includes the word "sources."  The keywords "rome history sources" yielded the following two texts:

What are primary sources?

A primary source is a document or other historical evidence written or created during or near the period under study. Because of their close relation to the subject, primary sources usually offer special insight about their topic. The person, organization, or body under study often generates them. There are many examples of primary sources; each varies according to the nature of your topic. Primary sources generally are:

• Original Documents: Diaries, manuscripts, speeches, letters, minutes, interviews, news or film footage, autobiographies, and official records and documents.  Note: Translations and excerpts are acceptable.

• Creative Works: Poetry, drama, novels, short stories, music, and art

• Relics or Artifacts: Jewelry, pottery, furniture, clothing, and buildings

European History Primary Sources

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