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Old 11-30-2006, 05:44 PM   #50
DanaC
We have to go back, Kate!
 
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I have to say, I've found Wiki to be pretty good on most historical stuff. I have been experimenting with it recently since this thread started: when I am researching a topic, I do my usual level of research using the suggested texts and other stuff I find in the library, then I go on wikipedia and see if it takes account of the various arguments and controversies over various interpretations. Thus far, I have found it to be good at pointing out in broad strokes those areas of controversy and debate and then giving suggestions for further reading which take account of this.
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