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Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:56 PDT Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:56 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79685 The Proceedings of the Old Bailey London 1674 to 1834: A fully searchable online edition of the largest body of texts detailing the lives of non-elite people ever published, containing accounts of over 100,000 criminal trials held at London’s central criminal court, 1674-1834.  In addition to the text, accessible through both keyword and structured searching, this website provides digital images of the 60,000 original pages of the Proceedings, advice on methods of searching this resource, information on the historical and legal background to trials at the Old Bailey, links to descriptions of published and manuscript materials relating to the trials covered in the Proceedings, and a special section for schools. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80052 This is not so much a unified website as a number of interlinked BBC history sites dealing with different aspects of industrialization --primarily in Britain (where it is spelled as "industrialisation״). The site is thus more conducive to exploring various themes in the history of industrialization than to obtaining a systematic overview of the topic. And the themes deal more with the technical and material side of industrialization than with its economic and social effects. But the site contains many interactive animations and game-like features that would hold the interest of a younger audience. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80051 This site, which notes that it is not a "rigourous academic site," tries to bring to life the peoples, cultures, adventures and domination that made the British empire such a powerful institution. Its creator, a British teacher, explains that "it is neither an apology for, nor a nostalgic reminiscince of the institution that so dominated the world for over a century. Rather, it analyses and describes the vast institution that so influenced the shape of the world that we see today." http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82510 An overview of the Tudor period of England, this site, which is part of the Tudor History web ring, focuses primarily on the monarchy with its wars and politics. But it includes material on some other aspects from food to music and architecture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80718 The digital library of text and information about people, places and businesses from the medieval and early modern period, built by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=294163 Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline. Browse hundreds of key events and discover how the past has shaped the world we live in today. Neolithic and Bronze Ages Iron Age Roman Britain Vikings and Anglo-Saxons Norman Britain Middle Ages Tudors Civil War and Revolution Empire and Sea Power Victorian Britain World Wars Britain: 1945 to Present http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=638248 This application provides access to titles from the British Library’s 19th century book collection. It includes classic novels, works of philosophy, history and science. Browse, search and read these historic books on a platform that enhances the reading experience. These digital book images have been captured in color to preserve the look of the original book. Marbled papers, embossed covers, engraved illustrations maps, and beautifully colored plates are intact and help create a unique reading environment. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77450 This web site is associated with a literature course at WMU. It includes essays about literature and historical texts that deal with colonialism. It also provides essays about themes in the analysis of colonial literature such as African women writers, slavery, and literary style v. historical accuracy. Accompanying each essay (or dialogue) are links to other relevant sites and either links to or notes about teaching strategies. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82085 An example of classes and types of British official documents in the Stanford libraries for the study of primary sources. Documents are provided, along with explanations and historiography. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81359 The Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi (or CVMA) is an international research project dedicated to the publication of medieval stained glass. Founded in 1949, the CVMA has committees in fourteen countries and over sixty-five volumes have been published so far. In Britain, the CVMA is a British Academy Research Project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board and hosted by the Courtauld Institute of Art, in the University of London. A Project Committee oversees the programme of publications, which are undertaken by volunteer authors. This website explains the project's activities, the people and organizations involved, our Books and how to order them. There is also free access to our digital Picture Archive, containing over 10,000 images, most of them in colour. The majority have been provided by the public archive of English Heritage, the National Monuments Record and scanned by HEDS Digitization Services.