The Cabinet Doré of Marie Antoinette, Versailles. The desk was made by Jean-Henri Riesener in 1783.
Source: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Information on the queen's private rooms.
The sources on this page provide overviews of ideas, people, and events in eighteenth century history. They are a quick way to find out the basic facts and current points of debate.
When using an article in an encyclopedia or handbook, always check the bibliography for further reading at the end of the article. It will provide a selective list of the books, articles, and, frequently, Web resources considered to be the most up-to-date and reliable.
You will find also find background information in the books recommended by Professor Graham under the Secondary Sources tab. Topics include; Art, Black Studies, Culture, Fashion, Gender, Ideas and Print Culture, Politics and Society.
Literature reviews are a particularly useful resource when doing research. They address the issues involved in a particular question and the debates among scholars. They map out the intellectual terrain succinctly and give you the major landmarks in terms of key authors and significant titles for greater understanding.