Essays and Research Papers on 20th Century Europe

A 5 page essay discussing the cause and effect relationship between the rise of industrialism, nationalism, & imperialism in Europe and how it led to World War I. Information comes from 'A History of the Modern World' by Robert Roswell Palmer and Joel Colton.

Several economic variables are analyzed in this 5 page paper that looks at the change in currency to the euro in contemporary Germany. Several concepts are discussed including the PPP and Big Mac index. Market sentiment, German economic history as well as its 1998 condition is provided. Recommendations for the future are included. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper on the history and revolution in Romania, and the subsequent events. The writer details especially the period since 1989, with the governments of Iliescu and Constantinescu. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper takes a critical look at this country's difficult history from the time of Napoleon's rule through the present day. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the historical document of the Treaty of Rome and considers it place in history. The influence it has had in Europe both intended and unintended are discussed and the objectives behind the document are also considered. The bibliography cites 1 source.

In The Age of Revolution by Eric Hobsbawm, he gives a thorough and interesting account of the French and Industrial revolutions, albeit from a refreshingly atypical perspective. This 5 page paper asserts that he seems to see the waves of history through an hourglass of Marxist economic theory which gives his book a double perspective: from the economic standpoint ...

This 10 page paper looks at the relative success of Poland as a former communist country when compared to other countries such as Russia and Czechoslovakia. This paper argues that the accomplishment is due to the success of the economy and can be seen as a result of the way in which economic and political ...

This 5 page report discusses Germany’s Weimar Republic (1918-1933). The years between 1924 and 1929 in Weimar Germany serve as one of the most tantalizing might-have-beens in 20th century history. It was during this time that the Republic prospered economically, politically and in its foreign policy, and it is tempting to conclude that but for the intervention of the Great Depression ...

A six page paper which looks at the recent history of the Czech republic, in terms of its separation with the Eastern bloc and alliance with the West, its relationship to other countries in the European Community, and the way in which its social and political infrastructures are demonstrably still in a stage of transition ...

This 9 page paper considers the argument that the current political trend of devolution will be responsible for the break up of the United Kingdom. The writer argues that the opposite may be true, with devolution saving the union. The history of devolution as well as the current economic and nationalistic issues are all discussed. ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of London, England. Much about its history and current state are discussed. Tourist attractions and weather are just some of the aspects noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper providing a comparative overview of the political parties and elections in Germany and France Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing the ways German political parties have changed in recent years, what have caused the changes, and what is the likely outcome. The paper looks at the four major parties in great depth, analyzing their differences and opposing issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the economic system of Martinique and answering a variety of questions related to the country's economy. Bibliography lists ten sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how in chapters three through six of David P. Conradt's The German Polity -- The Social and Economic Setting; Political Culture, Participation, and Civil Liberties; and The Party System and the Representation of Interests – the author addresses German political parties and voting behavior after 1945. No ...

5 pages in length. The voting behavior has most certainly been on the decline since the unification of Germany; as well, party competition has generated more apathy than interest, which speaks volumes about the significant disillusionment the Germans have felt toward its politicians and political parties in post-unification Germany. This outright disdain, which ultimately ...

A 6 page paper that offers a discussion of the entitled book. The essay focuses on the author's theme throughout the book and provides examples of the horrors. The essay also reports di Giovanni's outrage and frustration as she observed such chaos and destruction. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page series of responses to questions relating to the evolution of society and civilization. Discusses the industrialization of Europe and the U.S. in the Industrial Revolution and ties this discussion into the impacts of globalization which we are feeling today. Notes the importance of technology in this transition. Links nationalism ...

A 7 page paper that discusses Thoughts for the Times on War and Death written by Freud in 1915 and The Revolt of the Masses, written by Gassett in 1930. The general themes of each work are presented. The writer comments on how the authors' arguments flow, their conclusions and how they are alike ...

A 5 page book review that examines a book based on the diaries and letters that Che Guevara wrote on a trip by motorcycle across South America in 1952. The writer argues that this volume gives glimmers of the social revolutionary that Che would eventually become. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page book review that discusses, summarizes and evaluates Kristin Ross's May '68 and Its Afterlives, which addresses the events of May 1968 in France. The reviewer argues that the text is scholarly, well-written and very persuasive, as Ross disputes the official version of these events. No additional sources cited.

This 55 page paper provides an overview of a study on interventions in multivictim situations. Since the events surrounding the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City, the countries of the West have struggled to determine whether their emergency response methods and educational systems in place are adequate for large scale ...

A 5 page examination of the role of gender differences in the conflicts of Northern Ireland. Based largely on the book 'Shattering Silence: Women, Nationalism, and Political Subjectivity in Northern Ireland' by Begona Aretxaga. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how and why the gender roles changed in this period. The paper looks at national and international events, the rise of nationalism, the impact of imperialism, as well as social pressures and general county condition. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 5-page essay on the affects of science on government in the 1930s. This paper focuses on the social and political science of Marxism and Trotskism, economic science, and physics and how these led to decisions made by Britain, Germany, Russia, and other European countries. Bibliography lists 3 sources. JV1930sc.rtf.