Historical Abstracts: Modern history abstracts, 1775-1914. Part A

Historical Abstracts was established in 1955 by historian Eric H. Boehm as a comprehensive bibliographical reference service for the study of world history. This specific volume, covering the period from 1775 to 1914, was designed to provide researchers and students with structured summaries of periodical literature, facilitating access to global scholarship that was previously difficult to track in a centralized index. It emerged during a post-war era that emphasized the professionalization of historical research and the need for standardized information retrieval systems.

The publication was developed under the auspices of ABC-Clio, an academic publisher focused on historiography and social sciences. The design of these volumes reflects a utilitarian approach to information science, prioritizing clear categorization and indexing over aesthetic ornamentation. It was widely received within academic libraries as an essential archival tool, serving as a foundational resource for navigating the proliferation of historical journals published throughout the twentieth century.