Introduction to Modern European History

The University of Cambridge has a long and vibrant tradition of researching European History. Our research spans the breadth and depth of Europe from the 18th century to the 21st, from the Caucasus to the Atlantic, from the Mediterranean to the North Sea, and beyond. Our interests are diverse, but all of us share a commitment to looking at the history of Europe beyond national boundaries. In recent years, our research has continued to address essential longstanding issues in the lives of Europeans while also expanding to understanding Europe's contested position within the wider world.

Complimenting this, Cambridge University Libraries boasts a large and varied collection of both physical and digital resources to help you in your studies. This not only includes books but online databases, newspapers, official publications, journals, and much more. Here in the Seeley, texts on Modern European History can be found across the library, though the following sections in the Main Library may be of specific interest; 'DAW Central Europe', 'DB Austria - Liechtenstein - Hungary - Czechoslovakia', 'DC France - Andorra - Monaco', 'DD Germany', 'DF Greece', 'DG Italy - Malta', 'DH Low Countries - Benelux Countries', 'DP Spain -Portugal', 'DQ Switzerland',' DR Balkan Peninsula', '7 - Modern European History (i.e., from 1450)', and '10 - European Economic & Social History'. We also hold the library collections of the Land Economy Department, and Social and Political Sciences (SPS) which itself includes material focusing on POLIS and Sociology courses, and all together hold a range of texts on European politics, literature, society, law, economics and more.

You also have access to the University Library (UL), where the classmark range 500-698 covers Geography and History and is then organised by region, all Faculty Department Libraries (FDLs), and your own College Library, so explore these for useful books and resources as well.

As with any library, searching on iDiscover for the text, journal or database that you require is a good starting point, and if you have any questions then please reach out to a member of staff who would be happy to assist.

Seeley Library Modern European History Collection

Audio-Visual Material

Physical Location: Cambridge University Library
Classmark: Harley-Mason.c.76
Publisher: pr. for T. Tegg, W. Allason & J. Dick, Edinburgh
Place of Publication: London
Date of Publication: 1815
Language(s): English
Associated Name(s): Combe, William, 1742-1823; Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878; I, Emperor of the French, Napoleon, 1769-1821
Note(s): Sometimes attributed to W. Combe, probably incorrectly.
Extent: 260p : [30] col. plates ; 24cm.
Material: Paper

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Title: The life of Napoleon, a hudibrastic poem in fifteen cantos by Doctor Syntax embellished with thirty engravings by G. Cruickshank

Waterloo : The life of Napoleon: a hudibrastic poem in fifteen cantos

Physical Location: British Library
Classmark: Item no. T4 in volume 1072.g.27.
Publisher: Imprenta de Alejo López Carcía, calle de los Abades ...
Place of Publication: Spain; Madrid
Date of Publication: 1820
Note(s): Text printed in two columns. In verse. Illustration at head of title. Caption title. Imprint from colophon.
Extent: [4] p. : 1 ill. ; 22 cm.
Material: Paper

Spanish Chapbooks : De Pedro Cadenas : Romance de las valentias de Pedro Cadenas y otros tres soldados de las galeras de España.

Physical Location: Cambridge University Library
Classmark: KF.3.9
Date of Creation: 1870-1871
Language(s): French
Note(s): KF.3.9 is volume 1 of a 6 part set of Franco-Prussian caricatures, KF.3.9-14.
Extent: 1 v. : chiefly col. ill. ; 57 x 39 cm.
Material: Paper
Author(s) of the Record: CUL

http://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/PR-KF-00003-00009/75

History of Modern Russian and Ukrainian Art Online

History of Modern Russian and Ukrainian Art Online — Brill

Screen and Stage Online

Screen and Stage Online — Brill

Arthur Schnitzler digital

Arthur Schnitzler Portal :: Home

European Union Top News

Journal of Modern European history - Recent Artcicles

Cambridge University Libraries - Laungages Across Borders Blog

Archives Unbound - European Colonialism Series

Gale's 6 archive repositories collectively titled 'European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century' provide opportunities for an interdisciplinary examination of historical events in the United Kingdom and Europe. Included are US classified country reports, newspapers, pamphlets, propaganda, and many other primary sources that give insight on specific regional changes during and after the war.

The titles, links and information for these are the below:

European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century: Colonialism and Nationalism in the Dutch East Indies;1910-1930 The Dutch East Indies experienced the replacement of company rule by Dutch government rule and the complete transformation of Java into a colonial society and the successful extension of colonial rule to Sumatra and the eastern archipelago during the early 20th century. The boundaries of the modern state of Indonesia were defined during this time and the process of generally exploitative political, military, and economic integration began. This collection comprises correspondence, studies and reports, cables, maps, and other kinds of documents related to U.S. consular activities. U.S. Consulates were listening posts reporting on the activities of the Dutch colonial government and the activities of the native peoples.
European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century: French Colonialism in Africa: From Algeria to Madagascar;1910-1930 This collection comprises correspondence, studies and reports, cables, maps, and other kinds of documents related to U.S. consular activities. U.S. Consulates were listening posts reporting on the activities of the French colonial government and the activities of the native peoples. Highlights include the beginning of an anti-colonial movement and problems along the Moroccan-Algerian border.
European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century: German Colonies in Asia and the Pacific: From Colonialism to Japanese Mandates;1910-1929 German Colonial aspirations in Asia and the Pacific ended with the start of the First World War. Japanese Army forces seized German leased territories in China and the Japanese naval forces occupied the German Pacific colonies. The Treaty of Versailles legitimized Japan's aggression and the territories were officially mandated to the Japanese government. This collection comprises correspondence, studies and reports, cables, maps, and other kinds of documents related to U.S. consular activities. U.S. Consulates were listening posts reporting on the activities of the German colonial governments and later the Japanese mandate authorities, and the activities of the native peoples.
European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century: German Colonies to League of Nations Mandates in Africa 1910-1929 German colonial aspirations in Africa ended with the end of the First World War. British and French Army forces seized German colonies in Africa and British naval forces occupied the German port facilities. The Treaty of Versailles legitimized and officially mandated the former German colonies to British and French colonial authorities. This collection comprises correspondence, studies and reports, cables, maps, and other kinds of documents related to U.S. consular activities. U.S. Consulates were listening posts reporting on the activities of the German colonial governments and later the mandate authorities, and the activities of the native peoples.
European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century: Italian Colonies in North Africa and Aggression in East Africa;1930-1939 Italian colonial aspirations and policies mimicked those of other European countries during the modern period. Italian colonial policy during the period 1930-1939 was shaped more by Fascism. Fascist tenets related to governance and social policy was used in the administration and treatment of the African population in Libya, Eritrea, Somalia, and Italian East Africa. This collection comprises correspondence, studies and reports, cables, maps, and other kinds of documents related to U.S. consular activities. U.S. Consulates were listening posts reporting on the activities of the Italian colonial governments and later the mandate authorities, and the activities of the native peoples.
European Colonialism in the Early 20th Century: Political and Economic Consolidation of Portuguese Colonies in Africa;1910-1929 This collection comprises correspondence, studies and reports, cables, maps, and other kinds of documents related to U.S. consular activities. U.S. Consulates were listening posts reporting on the activities of the Portuguese colonial government and the activities of the native peoples. Highlights include the beginning of an anti-colonial movement and the industrialization and economic exploitation of Portugal's African colonies.

Journals

BiblioRossica Includes the Leading Russian Scholarly Presses collection, the Russian-language publications of Academic Studies Press, and classic works of literature.
Digitalia Hispánica Access to 25,000+ e-books and 3,600+ e-journals in Spanish from Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.
DigiZeitschriften Full text database giving access to the archives of 700 German academic journals
Torrossa Italian platform for journals, ebooks and conference proceedings in the humanities and social sciences

Central Europe : undergraduate yearbook. Central Europe Yearbook is an open-access journal promoting the study of Central Europe among undergraduate students. Sponsored by the Center for Austrian Studies at the University of Minnesota, the journal’s online platform provides an outlet for a wide array of scholarly projects. In addition to traditional forms of scholarship, we are particularly interested in the development of the digital humanities in the study of the region.
East central Europe East Central Europe is a peer-reviewed journal of social sciences and humanities with a focus on the region between the Baltic and the Adriatic, published in cooperation with the Central European University. The journal seeks to maintain the heuristic value of regional frameworks of interpretation as models of historical explanation, transcending the nation-state at sub-national or trans-national level, and to link them to global academic debates. East Central Europe has an interdisciplinary orientation, combining area studies with history and social sciences, most importantly political science, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. It aims to stimulate the dialogue and exchange between scholarship produced in and on East-Central Europe and other area study traditions, in a global context. East Central Europe is made in close cooperation with Pasts, Inc. in Central European University ( www.ceu.hu/pasts).
Journal of modern European history = Zeitschrift für moderne europäische Geschichte = Revue d'histoire européenne contemporaine. Edited by historians from different countries, the Journal is a response to advancing internationalisation, which is taking place in thinking and writing about history as much as anywhere else. The Journal sees itself as a forum for historians all over the world who share a common interest in the history of Europe.
Social Europe : the journal of the European left. Social Europe (SE) is a globally recognised digital media platform committed to advancing democracy by tackling the critical political, economic, and social challenges of our time. Grounded in the principles of freedom, sustainability, and equality, Social Europe presents innovative solutions that connect policymaking with societal needs. By showcasing internationally esteemed thinkers and emerging voices, Social Europe inspires progressive change, nurtures sustainable economies, and encourages responsible business practices.

Research Projects

CALM – Cambridge-LMU PhD Training Collaboration in the Contemporary History of Global Europe In September 2020, the Department of History of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and the Faculty of History of the University of Cambridge launched a new PhD Training Collaboration, focused on the Contemporary History of Global Europe. The aim of this collaboration was to provide a space for PhD students of both universities to develop their research by engaging with cutting edge debates in the field. Two cohorts of 14 PhD students each - comprised of seven students from each university - took part in a series of events. These were designed to support them in developing their research in conversation with colleagues and to provide them with an opportunity to build international networks at the beginning of their careers. The core events were four meetings – one in 2020, one in 2021 and two in 2022. Students selected for the collaboration were funded to participate in the events. The meetings included seminars and discussions of key methodological and historiographical approaches. Furthermore, at each event students had the opportunity to discuss their projects. These discussions were based on pre-circulated papers, which were commented on by other PhD students and participating academics. CALM was co-directed by Professor Kiran Klaus Patel (LMU) and Prof. Dr. Pedro Ramos Pinto (Cambridge), and also had the contribution of a wider range of academics from both universities, including Dr. Celia Donert (Cambridge); Prof. Andreas Wirsching (LMU); PD Dr. Martina Steber (LMU) and Professor Andrew Preston (Cambridge). Please find reports about the events here: First workshop: 10th September 2020 Second workshop: 20th May 2021 Third workshop: 17th-19th May 2022 Fourth workshop: 2nd-4th November 2022
"Poder y Representaciones Culturales en la Época Moderna (PyRCEM)"

Audio-Visual Material

History of Modern Russian and Ukrainian Art Online
The collection documents the history of modern Russian and Ukrainian art. It encompasses critical literature, illustrated books, and art periodicals. It also offers a selection of early 20th century art-related serials. These historical sources of pre- and post-revolutionary art reflect the diversity of artistic thought in the first thirty years of the 20th century.

Arthur Schnitzler Digital
A contemporary of Freud and Wittgenstein, the Austrian writer, Arthur Schnitzler (1862-1931), was a leading figure in the remarkable efflorescence of cultural activity in Vienna in the decades around 1900. Texts like the drama Reigen ( Round Dance (1900)) or the interior monologue narratives, Lieutenant Gustl (1900) and Fräulein Else (1924), are landmarks in European Modernism. Schnitzler is also known in the English-speaking world through stage adaptations of his works by Tom Stoppard and David Hare and for providing the inspiration, with his narrative Traumnovelle ( Dream Novella (1926)), for Stanley Kubrick’s final film Eyes Wide Shut (1999). In his dramas and narratives, as well as in his remarkable diaries, Schnitzler explored and chronicled both the outer conditions of his time and the inner states of those who lived in it.
The editions of Arthur Schnitzler digital are hosted by the University Library as an open access resource, for use by anybody interested in the work of Schnitzler. While much of the material is in the original German, the project website also has substantial English elements, as does the digital resource Schnitzler:Story:Spheres, which invites users to explore the resonances of a network of cultural spaces from Schnitzler’s life and works.
Caricatures of the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune (1870-71)
Cambridge University Library holds a world-class collection of six large bound volumes of caricatures from the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune—(mostly) French and (some) German illustrated plates entitled Collection de caricatures et de charges pour servir à l'histoire de la guerre et de la révolution de 1870-1871 (the term caricature derives from the Italian caricare — to charge or load). The caricatures, most of them coloured, provide key visual material on the war and the ensuing political turmoil in France. Produced in their thousands, they make fun of politicians and public figures of the time, soldiers and civilian populations during the war, the siege of Paris by the Germans, and the civil war that followed. They were assembled in Paris shortly after the events, then brought to London, where several sets were compiled in large volumes and sold or donated to several museums and libraries from the 1870s and into the 1880s by booksellers Dulau and Co and their assistant, Frederick Justen. The Cambridge collection of Franco-Prussian caricatures was donated by Justen in 1906, along with other (illustrated) satirical journals and historical material.
Also visit the virtual exhibition (https://exhibitions.lib.cam.ac.uk/caricatures/) of the Cambridge Franco-Prussian caricatures. More information on the Cambridge Franco-Prussian caricatures can be found on the European languages across borders blog and in this special feature (https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/stories/caricatures-franco-prussian-war-and-paris-commune-1870-71).
Spanish Chapbooks
This material, not obviously 'serious' or 'academic', and recently termed 'no-books' by a French colleague, was assiduously collected for the two libraries by a small number of enthusiasts. It is now available to all, as a digital, searchable collection, via the web-pages of the CUL and BL. Usually referred to in English as chap-books, and in Spanish as sueltos , or pliegos sueltos (loose leaves or folded loose leaves), these predecessors of the yellow press provide a fascinating bird's eye view of popular culture from the eighteenth century onwards. Cambridge University Library provided some 2,000 sueltos , including nearly 200 poster-sized aleluyas , which typically have 48 illustrations and accompanying text in couplets, and some 2,500 19 and late 18 century sueltos from the British Library. Many researchers have been unaware of the rich holdings these libraries have of this material.
Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, ten miles south of Brussels in what was then the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was the climactic engagement of a campaign that pitted an invading French army under Napoleon Bonaparte against a combined force of Allied troops—chiefly British, Netherlandish and Hanoverian—commanded by the Duke of Wellington and a Prussian army led by Gebhard von Blücher. The French were routed, and the warfare that had plagued Europe for more than two decades was definitively ended: there were to be no hostilities on such a scale on the continent until the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. Through its impact on the politics and power-relationships of a Europe approaching the height of its worldwide influence, the outcome of Waterloo remains significant to this day.
Although Cambridge University Library has never set out to assemble a specific, single collection relating to Waterloo, the strength and breadth of our accessioning activity mean that over the course of two hundred years we have amassed a rich and fascinating variety of written records, maps and book arts relating to the battle and the era in which it played so significant a part. To mark the bicentenary of Waterloo, this Digital Library collection presents a sample of such material, encompassing military drill-books, manuscript letters, hand-coloured engravings, battlefield plans, printed mementos and tourist reminiscences.

Screen and stage
Unique collection of Russian theatre and film periodicals, also including material on cabaret theatre, circus and mass culture in pre-revolutionary Russia.
Bloomsbury International Encyclopedia of Surrealism
An exclusive digital resource presenting the first comprehensive and systematic overview of one of the most influential and enduring 20th-century art movements, from its beginnings to the present day. Featuring a 3-volume major reference work, interactive timeline and rare archive images, portraits and artworks, this resource will be invaluable for academics and students in Art History/Theory, French Studies, Film Studies, Literary Studies, Photography and Visual Culture as well as Design/Fashion, Cultural History and Social/Cultural/Political Theory.

Databases

Cyprus Crisis in 1967 Archives Unbound - The State Department's Executive Secretariat was responsible for creating a documentary record on various International crises during the 1960s. The documents in The Cyprus Crisis, 1967 were collected and collated from a variety of State Department sources and represent an administrative history of the crisis from the perspective of the U.S. government and its foreign policy.
Electronic Enlightenment The Electronic Enlightenment provides access to more than 53,000 English, French, German and Italian letters and documents associated with over 6000 prominent thinkers of the 18th century
George H. W. Bush and Foreign Affairs: Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Reunification of Germany Archives Unbound - When East Germany opened its borders and Germans tore down the Berlin Wall separating East and West Berlin in early November 1989, it marked a symbolic end to Communist rule in Eastern Europe. In the minds of many, the Cold War was over. This collection provides an in-depth analysis of the events leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall and its implications for U.S.-German relations. Documents include 1999-0393-F: Records of Memcons and Telcons between President Bush and Helmut Kohl concerning the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Reunification of Germany; and FOIA 2001-1166-F: Records on the Fall of the Berlin Wall and German Unification.
German Anti-Semitic Propaganda;1909-1941 Archives Unbound - This collection comprises 170 German-language titles of books and pamphlets. The collection presents anti-Semitism as an issue in politics, economics, religion, and education. Most of the writings date from the 1920s and 1930s and many are directly connected with Nazi groups. The works are principally anti-Semitic, but include writings on other groups as well, including Jehovah's Witnesses, the Jesuits, and the Freemasons. Also included are history, pseudo-history, and fiction.
German Folklore and Popular Culture: Das Kloster. Scheible. Archives Unbound - Das Kloster is a collection of magical and occult texts, chapbooks, folklore, popular superstition and fairy tales of the German Renaissance compiled by Stuttgart antiquarian Johann Scheible, between 1845 and 1849. In addition to the Das Kloster volumes, this collection provides additional volumes of unique perspectives on Central European culture and tradition. Included are texts essential for the study of German folk traditions, the Reformation, wit and humor and 19th-century literature.
Historische Bibliographie Online The HBO is a unique specialized portal where scientists, students and others interested in history, users can learn about ongoing research projects and scientific publications of German scientists and research institutes comprehensively. The HBO is continuously updated and expanded.
Patriotes aux Armes! (Patriots to Arms!): The Underground Resistance in France;Belgium;Holland;and Italy;1939-1945 Archives Unbound - This collection consists of newspapers and periodicals; broadsides; leaflets; and books and pamphlets and other documents produced by or relating to the underground resistance in France, Belgium, Holland, and Italy.
Spanish Civil War Archives Unbound - The Spanish Civil War Collection presents approximately 3,000 rare pamphlets from this tumultuous period, including publications from Spain, Portugal, Latin America and the Philippines, as well as more than 100 German pamphlets published in Spanish. Distributed throughout Spain, Germany, Italy, the Soviet Union and North America, these pamphlets represent the opinions and philosophies of the insurgents, anarchists, socialists and communists. They contain a wealth of information on Spanish and international history, ideology, political science, church and state conflicts, nationalism, socialism, fascism and communism.
Stalin Digital Archive Collection containing material relating to many aspects of Joseph Stalin's political life

Newspapers

Donetsk and Luhansk newspaper e-collection
The Donetsk and Luhansk Newspaper Collection incorporates 10 rare newspapers from the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk (Lugansk, in local spelling) republics of Ukraine. Both the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic were established as independent state entities after local referendums organized by the separatist leaders were conducted in May 2014. Following their declaration of independence from Ukraine, the pro-Russian insurgents took over the media, both independent and formerly government-run, thereby influencing the information flow to and from territories under their control. These new governments and their supporters also created new media outlets, with limited circulation, but with a much stricter editorial agenda.
With sources primarily in Russian, this database allows analysts and researchers unprecedented access to articles and reports from these insurgent regions at the most important and critical junctures. Coverage includes the period of military hostilities between the unrecognized states and the government of Ukraine (2013-2015) and contains valuable research material for anyone studying the development of separatist movements in this part of the world.
Izvestiia Digital Archive
Among the longest-running Russian newspapers, Izvestiia (Известия, News) was founded in March 1917. During the Soviet era, Izvestiia became the mouthpiece of the Kremlin, informing the public of government policies through its pages. Less ideologically vocal than official party newspapers, Izvestiia also played a real role during the Khrushchev-era “thaw,” when the paper’s editors advocated for de-Stalinization and reform. Remarkable for its serious and balanced treatment of subject matter, Izvestiia has traditionally been a popular news source within intellectual and academic circles. Continuously published for over 100 years, Izvestiia’s prominence endures today as one of the most subscribed news sources of contemporary Russia, covering domestic and foreign policy, commentary, culture, education, and finance.
The database contains Federal and Moscow editions of Izvestiia. The Moscow issues are marked with a letter "m" after each issue number. This digital archive shows results for 1917-2010 and does not include current year issues.
Le Monde, 1944-2000
The historical newspaper Le Monde provides students, researchers and scholars with online, easily searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time in the French language.
Literaturnaia gazeta digital archive
Established on April 22, 1929 with the support of the "father of Soviet literature," writer Maxim Gorky, Literaturnaia gazeta (Литературная газета, Literary Newspaper) is a landmark publication in Russia's cultural heritage. With its focus on literary and intellectual life, Literaturnaia gazeta allowed Soviet Russia's preeminent authors, poets, and cultural figures a podium for commentary, affording perhaps fewer restrictions than might be possible in other publications.
This digital archive shows results for 1929-2014 and does not include current year issues.
Mercure de France;1672-1810
Archives Unbound - Published from 1672, this influential periodical promised in its first issue to chronicle the activities of luminaries in metropolitan Paris, in the French provinces, and abroad, and to offer good literature to lovers of novels and stories. It was published first under the title Mercure Galant by Donneau de Vise. In 1724 the title was changed to Mercure de France, and the periodical was split into a literary and a political section. This collection provides an unprecedented primary source in which the cultural representations of layers of the French elite and academics can be explored over more than one hundred and thirty-five years in which the modern European world was truly born.
Novaia Gazeta Digital Archive, 1994-2021
Novaia gazeta (Новая газета, The New Newspaper) is a popular independent Moscow newspaper known for critical investigative reporting, working to expose corruption, abuse of power and violation of laws amongst the government and main financial structures of modern Russia.
Please note that you also have separate access to Novaia Gazeta: European Edition - Published in exile out of Riga, this does not replace Novaia gazeta but is a separate publication that shares the views of the original and presents an alternative picture of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and real situation in the war zone.
Pravda Digital Archive
Daily workers’ newspaper and the official organ of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation
Retronews
RetroNews, the press site of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, gives access to more than 2000 press titles published between 1631 and 1952, adding to the resources present on Gallica. It works as a digital space for consulting newspapers archives, a research tool and a magazine.
Sovetskaia kul'tura digital archive
Weekly newspaper. Source of information on arts and culture in the Soviet and Russian societies

Useful Links

Faculty of History - Modern European History
Modern European History Workshop The Modern European History (MEH) Workshop is a friendly space where graduate students can present their research and share ideas and thoughts with their peers. Our definition of ‘Modern European’ is broad in time and space, and we welcome papers on themes including the political, cultural, economic, intellectual, social, and military history of Europe from the mid-1800s to the present. We are also keen to see paper proposals on methodological topics and comparative or transnational histories. We welcome presentations on work in progress and completed projects; we would particularly encourage MPhil and first-year PhD students to consider presenting their work, as the workshop is an excellent place to receive early feedback and meet fellow MEH students. If you are interested in giving a paper, please get in touch with the convenors. Calls for papers are always sent out in between terms.
East European History Workshop The East European History workshop provides a forum for postgraduates to discuss the medieval, early modern, and modern history of Eastern Europe, widely defined geographically as including such regions as post-Soviet Eastern Europe, East Central Europe, the Balkan peninsula, and adjacent territories. The goal of the workshop is not to artificially provincialise the study of this region, but to (1) provide a platform for discussion on political, social, economic, and cultural phenomena that were unique to or manifested uniquely in the history of Eastern Europe and (2) promote the work of scholars whose research on East European history is liable to be overlooked or neglected in other discussions of European history. We welcome postgraduate researchers of any specialisation or methodological background whose projects relate to the history of Eastern Europe, including those who study Eastern Europe's connections to global trends and entanglements with cultures from across the world.
House of European History The museum offers a unique perspective on the history of the continent. It takes a transnational approach to the main events and phenomena that have united and divided Europeans through time and the diverse legacies and interpretations of its history. While learning about Europe’s past, visitors are encouraged to think critically about its present in order to engage in its future. Our mission is to enhance understanding of Europe’s shared past. Through collecting and exhibiting, and by fostering learning, we aim to strengthen a transnational, multi-perspective, approach to history and to encourage debate over our continent's future.

Official Publications

Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS)
PAIS International indexes the public and social policy literature of public administration, political science, economics, finance, international relations, law, and health care, International in scope, PAIS indexes publications in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The database is comprised of abstracts of thousands of journal articles, books, directories, conference proceedings, government documents and statistical yearbooks.
vLexJustis (formerly JustisOne)
European Court Reports & Celex; Full text of the printed publication International Law Reports from Cambridge University Press. Covers all significant cases of public international law from 1919 to the present day; Singapore Law reports; Times Law Reports 1990 to present
Commercial and Trade Relations Between Tsarist Russia;the Soviet Union and the U.S.;1910-1963
Archives Unbound - This collection of U.S. State Department Central Classified Files relates to commercial and trade relations beginning in the Tsarist Russia period and extending through Khrushchev period in Soviet history. It contains a wide range of materials from U.S. diplomats including materials on treaties, general conditions affecting trade, imports and exports, laws and regulations, customs administration, tariffs, and ports of entry activities.
Uganda under colonial rule, in government reports, 1903-1961
The colony of Uganda was managed by the government departments who wrote these progress reports. Some reports start in the 1900’s, but most reports cover from the 1920’s until independence. The statistics for Uganda are included in Colonial Africa in official statistics, 1821-1953.

Resources for My Subject

History: Modern European History

Introduction to Modern European History

Seeley Library Modern European History Collection

Audio-Visual Material

History of Modern Russian and Ukrainian Art Online

Screen and Stage Online

European Union Top News

Journal of Modern European history - Recent Artcicles

Cambridge University Libraries - Laungages Across Borders Blog

Archives Unbound - European Colonialism Series

Journals

Research Projects

Audio-Visual Material

Databases

Newspapers

Useful Links

Official Publications