Library Research Guides: POL3 354: The Rise and Fall of Great Powers: Getting Started

SuperSearch

SuperSearch is a great place to start for journal articles, books and almost everything else the library has, in one easy to use interface.

For searching with more focus and precision, try one of the databases recommended on this guide.

CIA World Factbook
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Search across more than 100 encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference works.