These subject guides will help you to research selected subjects. They do not cover every subject, or everything the British Library has.
To find material relevant to your research, please search our main catalogue Explore the British Library or our specialist catalogues.
Africa
Historical and contemporary material for the study of Africa
Americas
Extensive collections from the Americas and Oceania
Arts and humanities
Collections for the study of history, culture and society
Black Britain and Asian Britain
Historical and contemporary resources on the experience of people of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage in Britain
Business and patents
Extensive collections on business, management, patents and trade marks
Central Asia
Our resources on Central Asia
Classics
Graeco-Roman antiquity, from the middle of the 2nd millennium BC to the end of the 6th century AD.
Contemporary Britain
Collections reflecting contemporary British society and culture
Digital scholarship
Undertake innovative research with our digital collections and data
East Asia
Resources for the study of East Asian languages and cultures
Family history
Primary sources and reference material for family history and genealogy research
Germanic studies
Resources for the study of Germanic countries, past and present
Law and legal studies
Historical and current resources for the study of law, legislation and society
Literature and drama
Collections relating to English literature and British theatre
Manuscripts and archives
Unique sources for the ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary periods
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