Essays and Research Papers on 20th Century Europe

A 5 page review of the European Union and the considerations it has in the face of global business. There are many challenges confronting the EU from a global business perspective. In all, however, the impacts of the EU have been much more positive than negative. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. When conducting business in any foreign country, it is important to be familiar with the practices and attitudes of the people. This essay provides information about many different aspects of business in Germany, including comments on appointments, meetings, punctuality, dress, greetings, conversations, negotiations and more. The tips included will facilitate business ...

This 8 page paper considers the Yalta conference held in February 1945 and the impact that this had on the establishment of the cold war. The writer includes discussion on issues such as Soviet land demands, the balance of power and the political implications of the agreements reached. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at the results of the October 21974 election where the Labour party took power with a minority government in the United Kingdom. The paper examines the results of this election and then looks at the parties who fought the election and the issues that surrounded it. The bibliography cites 8 ...

A 7 page research paper that deals with how the Bolsheviks, led by Lenin, relied upon terror and violence to accomplish their political goals and solidify their power base after the Revolution of 1917. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page paper discussing the political, ecnomic and cultural aspects of France's rise to world power, and its subsequent fall with the Nazi invasion in 1940. The paper posits that the political influences were continual military losses after substantial successes on the Eurpean continent and internationally; economic factors are related to the introduction of ...

The first of the world wars (dubbed "the war to end all wars" or the "great war") not only brought together the major powers of the time, it was also a war that utilized all of the modern weapons - including propaganda. This 5 page paper explores the use of propaganda in England during the first world war. ...

This 6 page paper discusses some of the factors that came into play that allowed the Nazis to rise to power in Germany. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 14 page paper that describes the basis for the legal systems in both Estonia and Slovakia. This paper describes the legal processes within the structure of the other countries in Eastern Europe, and presents the necessity of legal constructs within the political climates of these two transitioning countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the Amsterdam Treaty and whether or not it serves as an example of efforts being made to “constituionalize” the European Union. While the treaty was (and is) often dismissed as simply the framework for establishing the technical and legal framework of the actual switch to the common currency of the euro, it also presented other ...

Continued political turmoil and border strife in the first years of Greek independence delayed any significant steps toward the development of a modern economy until the late 1800's. Rapid industrialization began much later in the late 1950's. In in this 20 page paper, the writer argues that successful developments, both the immediate and the latter, ...

A 12 page research paper that investigates the Macedonian Question which has been intense intermittently for hundreds of years. In the 1990s, with the break-up of Yugoslavia and with the establishment of Macedonia as a separate independent nation, the question has once again become intense. Who has the most valid claim to this territory? This ...

An 11 page paper that provides an analysis of the history and economic elements that directed the dictatorship of Greece following the coup of 1967. This writer provides a distinct look at the elements leading up to the coup and the leadership under the emerging dictatorial reign. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 20 page research paper on the specific communist resistance groups who won the Allied war against the Axis in Greece. The author considers the economic factors behind the development of the communist resistance movement and how it served as the Greek army during World War II. The author discusses this in terms ...

This 5 page paper provides a brief history of this country and relates how this history has impacted current day healthcare. The country’s attempts to provide free healthcare has been structured around long lasting economic troubles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

History can be seen as being infinite in that it has no precise beginning and the end is beyond the reasoning power of mere humans. This 8 page paper presents a cultural history of the twentieth century from the perspective of the twenty-second century. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 12 page research paper which examines the history of the Third Reich's 'people's car'-the most popular car in automotive history-its legend and the reality, and how the new 'Bug' compares with the old. Although originally the brainchild of Hitler, the Volkswagen Beetle has taken on a new identity of its own. Bibliography lists 9 ...

This 21 page paper provides an overview of this region that has endured a great deal of conflict. From the Kosovo crisis to the death of Tito, this paper delves into the intricacies of the nation's history. A complete history of the nation is explored and attention is paid to relatively recent events. Russia's ...

A 9 page research paper that examines the history of the Berlin Wall, its rise and fall. The writer argues that an examination of the history of the Berlin Wall demonstrates that, just as its construction marked a height in the Cold War, its destruction symbolized the finale of that long and bitter struggle between ...

This 9 page paper examines Germany's relationship with, and involvement in, the European Union. This paper details the complex history of Germany from an economic standpoint and reveals how this history impacts Germany's involvement in the EU. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper on Home Rule that traces the history of events leading up to Home Rule, the struggles to establish Home Rule, and a discussion of whether it was central to Irish independence or was a British expectancy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. "History is little more than a register of crimes, follies and misfortunes of man" This famous quote from Edward Gibbons provides meaningful insight to what humanity's historical significance truly represents. When taken in its realistic context, one can readily support the validity of such a claim, inasmuch as ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the government of Ireland. The history and current state of Parliament is explained and the role of the Taoiseach and the president of the republic, are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper focusing on the reasons Britain annexed the Transvaal and the results of that annexation. A history is provided which demonstrates the reasons for the annexation. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

The fact that the United States is an important factor in British foreign relations is argued in this 6 page paper.Several reasons for the phenomenon are explored including political and economic factors. The paper also stresses that the countries share a common history as well as similar values. The current state of the world is ...