Essays and Research Papers on 20th Century Europe

12 pages in length. Inner-city life is no picnic for those who have to endure its ravages. Typically the area of society where a significantly dense population resides, this centralized section of the city is home to considerably more ills than anywhere else. It is often the oldest, poorest and most overly ...

A 10 page paper discussing British Foreign Policy and the role of the various offices of prime minister, foreign office, foreign secretary, etc. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

London is so often associated with fog and blustery weather that it seems amazing that it would be a place for tourists. This 19 page paper explores three aspects of the English culture: the transportation system, family life within the subculture of Rastafarians in Brixton and the relationship between historic landmarks in London and ...

This 12 page research paper examines the COS (Charity Organization Society) movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, which was particularly popular in Great Britain and America. Specifically discussed are the social Darwinism and laissez-faire attitude toward economics that created the need for "scientific charity," its Calvinist roots, its origin in Great ...

A 10 page paper that considers the status of child services in England and Wales as compared to Germany, relating both services and social perspectives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page research paper on the movement in Ireland away from Home Rule for a unionized Ireland. The writer discusses the initial influences for Home Rule, the Protestant leaders in support of Home Rule and why their support finally fell apart, leading to today's divided sentiments. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides a summary of Fraser's book and a critical evaluation of its take on modern life in troubled regions of Northern Ireland. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper on the international relationships between Britain, the United States and Ireland throughout the peace process in Northern Ireland. The writer tracks the stumbling blocks to peace and the interrelationships between the U.K. and the other two countries, with examples extending from 1861 to the 1998 peace agreement. Bibliography ...

This 10 page essay explores Diana's role as a mother and how, although she tried to fulfill this obligation, often chose selfish goals over the integration of family values. A synopsis of the events which led up to her divorce, and her death, portray a troubled woman intertwined with the colder side of royalty. Bibliography ...

A 10 page paper discussing the differences and similarities in forms of government, the current economics and economic issues facing France, public opinions on both sides of the economic issues facing France and support of the argument that they should follow British example. The writer argues that France would best serve its own interests by ...

A 24 page paper that looks at the English Channel Tunnel Project as a major engineering and construction project and considers the elements that impacted its completion and the systems that supported its success. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of France's present economic situation. Some historical context is provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 10 page research paper examining the transition from Francoism to Democracy in Spain. Included is a review of the literature on the success of the transition and factors that lead to a successful transition. Extensive bibliography is provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 22 page paper on the rise and influence of fascism in Austria. Examined during the period between the two wrold wars, the various fascist movements are analyzed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 14 page paper that explores the beginning of fascist power in Italy, with a strong focus on Benito Mussolini and his reign. The paper looks at the political environment leading to Mussolini's reign and his response to it. The paper explores the political and cultural view of the populace and other political ...

7 pages in length. Italian Fascism came on the heels of a war that physically and economically crippled Italy. In an attempt to regain control, Italian general and dictator, Benito Mussolini (Il Duce), created a political party that rivaled the existing Socialist party. Fascism was considered a harsh, dictatorship-type of power that ...

An 8 page paper discussing Italy's transition from fascism to democracy. The writer chronicles the rise and fall of fascism and the eventual rise of democracy, illustrates the pluralism, mobilization, and leadership of the fascist regime and the reasons for its downfall. Emphasis is given to fascist ideology and its inability to ...

9 pages in length, this paper examines the birth of nationalism in Germany, the nationalistic tactics applied by Bismarck as he built the unified Germany, and how these events signaled the spread of nationalism across the face of Europe. Included is an analysis of how nationalism became a contributing factor to the outbreak of ...

5 pages in length. Vast changes occurred in Berlin following the unification at the end of the nineteenth century. Not only did the unification of 1871 establish a junction for Germany, but it also was the motivating factor behind a massive urbanization. Virtually from one moment to the next, Germany -- as ...

This 10 page paper evaluates the presentation of Berlin in the period between World War I and World War II related in Otto Friedrich's work, which demonstrates that the pre-World War II Berlin represented many positive social, cultural and political components that were no longer present at the end of the war. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper discussing the book, 'Adolf Hitler,' by John Toland. This book gives the reader a unique look into many aspects of Hitler and his life, that were previously unknown. They are fascinating facts which help to illustrate that, while he was one of the most horrid men in history, he was still ...

A 5 page comparison of how Adolf Hitler ('Mein Kampf') and Enrico Corradini ('Italian Fascisms') addressed the social domestic policies of nationalism. The writer also addresses why the two writers addressed the issue as they did. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses and compares Nazism and Fascism of Hitler and Mussolini. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the book, 'Nazi Germany at War' by Earl R. Beck. while adequate knowledge was possessed by this reader in regards to the Nazis and their hideous acts against humanity beck's work enlightened this writer considerably. Hitler and his regime were perhaps one the most atrocious political groups of all time. ...

A 10 page paper on the general's memoirs of World War I and the German High Command. Bibliography lists 5 sources.