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Ever hear someone mention a topic and have little to no idea what they mean? Don’t feel out of the loop, instead get your answers fast with Oxford Research Encyclopedias. You’ll understand the basics quickly with trust-worthy summaries written by experts!  There is also access to full-text articles for a deeper dive.

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Students can explore more than 650 pre-generated timelines and 14,000 individual events using this interactive tool. Find timelines for everything from notable Americans from the 1700s to today, to the development of photography!