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The article is written by experts in the field of study. Usually author's credentials will be listed either at the beginning or the end of the paper.
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Journal the article is published has submission requirements that involve an editorial or review process.

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Journals

Early Medieval Europe
Provides information and debate on the history of Europe from the later Roman Empire to the eleventh century. Topics include archaeology, palaeography, literature, diplomacy, art, history, linguistics, as well as more traditional historical approach.
English Historical Review
Articles, essays and debate, reviews of books, shorter notices and lists of recently published periodicals in all areas of English history.
Essays in Medieval Studies
Each volume has had a thematic focus based on the theme or topic of the annual meeting of Illinois Medieval Assoc. Recent themes have included children and the family, medieval communities, and emotions in the Middle Ages.
European History Quarterly
Articles concerned with European history since the later middle ages, and social and political thought placed squarely within an historical context, review articles and book reviews stressing books published in European languages other than English.
Irish Economic and Social History
Presents articles and shorter notes on all aspects of Irish economic and social history from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Scholarly studies on any aspect of late Medieval and Early Modern culture and society including art, literature, theatre, music, philosophy, theology and history.
Mediaeval Studies
Studies, texts, translations, reference works, and collections of articles relating to the history and culture of the Middle Ages.
Medieval History Journal
The Medieval History Journal is a peer reviewed journal that encompasses the entire medieval world in scope and its multi-disciplinary foci.
Reformation & Renaissance Review: Journal of the Society for Reformation Studies
Provides information on the theology & spirituality, both Protestant & Catholic, of the 15th to 17th centuries. Includes history, literature, bibliography, theatre, music, art & philology related to theological & spiritual developments of period.
Scottish Economic and Social History
Covers all aspects of Scottish economic social history.
Journal of Scottish Historical Studies
The Journal of Scottish Historical Studies publishes research in the rich social, economic and cultural history of Scotland and Scottishness, as well as historical geography, anthropology and historical theory. It is primarily engaged with the ways in which Scottish people of the past lived, worked and played.

HIS 331: History of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales: Databases & Scholarly Articles

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