Primary Sources That Shaped the Modern World
Over 400 essential documents, speeches, and treaties from ancient times to the present day, with original audio and video recordings of history's most pivotal moments
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Essential primary sources from across the globe and throughout the ages
A comprehensive collection of the documents and speeches that changed the world
Read the actual texts of treaties, declarations, speeches, and letters that shaped world history, from the Magna Carta to the Oslo Accords.
Hear the actual voices of Churchill, Hitler, De Gaulle, Mussolini, Chamberlain, and more in historic recordings that bring the past to life.
Watch original video of JFK's Inaugural, the Cuban Missile Crisis, FDR's Day of Infamy speech, the Moon Landing, and Obama's Inauguration.
Instantly search across the complete text of every document to find exactly the passage or topic you need with highlighted results.
Explore documents chronologically from Ancient and Biblical times through the Medieval period, the Age of Enlightenment, and into the 20th century.
Documents spanning France, Great Britain, the Middle East, the United States, and international conventions including The Hague.
Browse by region, topic, or timeline period
Hear and see history's most powerful moments firsthand
Beautifully designed for immersive reading and exploration
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Free:
✓ Browse by category and timeline
✓ Read all individual documents
✓ First 10 audio & video clips
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✓ Full-text search across all documents
✓ Browse All Documents A-Z
✓ Bookmarks & organization
✓ All 20 audio & video clips
✓ Export & share documents
✓ Churchill & Middle East collections
✓ 20th century timeline periods
✓ Universal app for iPhone & iPad
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Since 1989, Historycentral has been creating award-winning history-based learning tools trusted by educators, students, and enthusiasts worldwide. World History Documents builds on decades of historical scholarship, providing a comprehensive and engaging resource for exploring the primary sources that shaped civilization.
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