LibGuides: HIS 4343: History of Mexico: Books

How to Use

The books to the right are examples of the many secondary sources available to you through the West Library on Ancient Greece and Rome. They can be used to gain new ideas, perspectives on a topic, plus to find new sources on a topic.

Below are four ways to obtain books.

Four Ways to Find and Use Books

Amazon
If borrowing is not an option, or it will take too long to borrow from another library, can can search Amazon to purchase a copy of a needed book.
Interlibrary Loan
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Library Catalog
The Texas Wesleyan University Library catalog allows you to search through the print books that are located on the third floor. You can also access many electronic books through the catalog.
WorldCat
Worldcat is a world catalog because it allows you to search the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide Worldcat has over 2 billion items to search. Use WorldCat if you are unable to find any books on your topic in the West Library

General Books on Mexico

The Course of Mexican History by Michael C. Meyer; William L. Sherman; Susan M. Deeds
Call Number: 972 M57C 9TH ED.

ISBN: 9780199730384

Publication Date: 2010-03-12
History of the conquest of Mexico : with a preliminary view of the ancient Mexican civilization, and the life of the conqueror, Hernando Cortés by Prescott, William H
Call Number: Online E18.82 .S33 no.65263.

Publication Date: 1844
The Life and Times of Mexico by Earl Shorris
Call Number: F1210 .S543 2004

ISBN: 039305926X

Publication Date: 2004-09-01
The Oxford History of Mexico by Michael C. Meyer (Editor); William H. Beezley (Editor)
Call Number: Ref. F 1226.O94 2000

ISBN: 0195112288

Publication Date: 2000-09-07
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft (Bancroft's Works) by Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918.
Call Number: NA 970.0497 B22w

Publication Date: Arno Press, 1884-1890