Premodern Studies

Premodern Studies is a complex set of methods, and theory that spans geographical boundaries, linguistic delineations and time periods. It looks at people & things emancipated from contemporary implications -- the border between the history and the commons.

This guide is a jumping-off point for work in Premodern Studies, from entering the conversation with scholars and relevant fields through research, to finding primary sources to study, and to explore collaborations and public-facing work.

Questions? Ask a librarian (e.g., André G. Wenzel) or the Center for Premodern Studies.

For Successful Research Projects

• Become more efficient by building good research habits
• Understand how to use Special Collections, especially at other institutions
• Understand how to find and use Archives

Explore Collaborative Efforts or Public-Facing Work

• View Premodern Collaborations
• Guides for Public-Facing Work

Discover Resources Spanning Disciplines

• Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
• Resources by Time-Period
• Resources by Geography

Archives & Special Collections Close By

• We have much at UMN!
• Check out what else is locally available
• There are some major collections in the Midwest

Where to Go for Topic-based Resources

• Religion
• Philosophy
• History of Science & Technology
• Research Guides