Victorian World: Victorian World

Complete a keyword search - or use the "Victorian Era" portal page (found on "Browse Topics" tab).

Pay careful attention to the content/reading level of each article!

PowerSearch searches all Gale Databases/eBooks in IConn and the NHS Catalog.

Suggestion:  Sort results by "Books" or "Magazines" for best results.

GVRL is a large eBook collection that contains at least few titles with helpful Victorian Era information.  The first two books listed on the left hand side of this page are part of the GVRL collection.

Evaluate your selection before using:

1. Authority?

• An individual? An organization? An educational institution?
• What education or experience makes them an expert?

2. Objectivity?

• What is the purpose of the site?
• Basic information? Persuasion? Selling something?
• What is the motive? Beware of bias (especially from .orgs)

3. Currency?

• When was the site created? Last updated?
• Is this current enough for my research?
• Do the links work?

4. Content Quality?

• Where does the information come from?
• Does the author credit sources or give references?
• References are different than links to “additional information”!