Is wikipedia a good source for historical information?
Yes, absolutely. The only problem is that articles might have a certain bias depending on who wrote it. Wikipedia is usually accurate, but it is an encyclopedia. The information is very general. Use it for statistics or quick references, or use it as a starting point to find other sources. If you’re writing a paper, don’t use wikipedia. You wouldn’t use a regular print encyclopedia; it’s not an actual source, it’s just for reference.
