A bibliography is a systematic list of books, articles, and other sources used or considered relevant to a particular subject or work. In academic writing, bibliographies are essential as they provide the foundation for further research and demonstrate the depth of the research conducted.
A well-constructed bibliography helps scholars locate sources, assess the credibility of a work, and understand the broader context of the research. Bibliographies are often divided into primary and secondary sources, with primary sources being original materials and secondary sources being analyses or interpretations of those materials.
A typical bibliography in a history book might include titles like “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” by Edward Gibbon and “The Histories” by Herodotus.
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