Essays and Research Papers on All History Papers

This 5 page essay discusses the infamous Reign of Terror during the French Revolution. The author proposes that the Reign of Terror was inevitable. The thrust of the Revolution made this so. The juxtaposition of the people resulted in the slaughter of many. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page examination of the factors which cause revolutions with a comparison of the stimuli which caused the French and Russian Revolutions and their outcomes. Bibliography lists six sources.

15 pages in length. Georges Jacques Danton had great significance in the French Revolution's Committee of Public Safety. His outstanding leadership afforded him the opportunity to lead his followers and influence opponents. Danton possessed many attributes that aided in his ability as leader, some of which were charismatic and forceful in nature ...

A 5 page review of Christopher Hibbert's 'Days of the French Revolution' -- a book detailing the socio-political events surrounding the conflict of 1789. The primary source is cited in bibliography.

A 1 page paper which compares the 1789 French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen with its 1791 feminist update, The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and Citizen, written by Marie Olympe de Gouges.

An 11 page paper on how women were subjegated in the Renaissance and started to get serious about their status during the French Revolution. The paper postulates that voices where heard throughout the 300-year period as well. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources.

The Renaissance is a time in history that is characterized by the creative endeavors of artists, writers and learned men of all aspects of the evolving world consciousness. They were able to make such progress because of the system of patronage that existed. It was the tradition for the nobles and clergy, those ...

20 pages in length. An in-depth sociopolitical analysis of the causal factors behind the (second) French Revolution of 1848. Some comparisons are made between this incident and the (first) Revolution of 1789. Many scholarly `opinions are incorporated. Bibliography lists 15+ sources.

A 5 page research paper which explores the differences between these two instigators of a 'reign of terror' on their respective countries. The writer demonstrates how Robespierre's motivations were markedly different from those of Amin's although the actions of both men were equally brutal and bloody. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the military genius of Napoleon. The writer asserts that Napoleon was the greatest military leader and strategist of modern times. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page essay on this question. The writer posits that Napoleon was not a great man. Much like Hitler, his goal was to control Europe and to annihilate anyone who disagreed with his quest. However, as Hitler was revered, Napoleon was despised. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper positing that Napoleon had no chance of winning the campaign. Arguments are based on William Fuller, Jr's. 'backwardness' theory of Kuturov's campaign, which included tactics that Napoleon was unprepared, strategically, to fight, or even interpret. Fuller's theories and Kuturov's tactics and strategies are argued successfully against von Clausewitz and ...

A 5 page examination of the impact of Napoleon and the French Revolution on the Jewish people. Concludes that although much of progress which was made in terms of Jewish civil rights was undermined after Napoleon's fall, great progress can be attributed to both Napoleon and the Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper exploring the writings of father and son Alexis de Tocqueville and Herve de Tocqueville regarding the French Revolution. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 5 page paper discussing France at the turn of the 19th century. Topics include why the first republic did not succeed, the commands he was given, and how he ultimately became emperor in 1804. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 4 page research paper which examines why the witch-hunts of Europe finally declined in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries after plaguing the continent for centuries. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper defines and provides an overview of liberalism in Europe during the early nineteenth century. The rising middle class is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 25 page paper arguing the thesis that the Basques are still waging an uphill battle for autonomy, desired since 711 A.D., and nationalism formally requested in the 1980s. The paper is divided into sections on Basque origins; social formation and politics leading to the 19th Century; 19th Century, Franco, and the development of ...

A research paper of 6 pages, highlighting some of Goethe's contributions to the German theatre. His scientific investigations are given some discussion, and his literary talents that included drama, poetry, novel fiction and autobiography are mentioned. The paper, though, focuses on his drama and the setting of his eighteenth-century times. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 6 page paper outlining the life and contributions of Wilhelm von Humboldt, brother of the famous scientist Alexander von Humboldt. Details concerning the earlylife and work of both men are included. Bibliography lists five sources.

A 12 page research paper that examines the development of the modern Turkish state and compares this to roots as part of the Ottoman Empire. The writer concludes that Turkey will have to address its human rights abuses before it can fully realize its dream of becoming a fully modernized part of the global community. ...

A 7 page paper that describes the significant developments in competitive gymnastics in Germany during the 1800s. Of special consideration are the development of schooled gymnastics processes and the participation of Germany in the first Olympiad in 1896. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. There exist several reasons why the first half of the twentieth century has been termed The Age of Catastrophe. The period between 1914 and 1945 brought much grief and heartache to the people of Europe, as it reflected a time of great concern for the safety of both Europeans ...

A 17 page research paper that examines the appeasement policies of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who tried to negotiate 'peace in our time' with Adolph Hitler. The writer argues the standard rationalization that the appeasement policies gained Great Britain one extra year of peace in order to rearm and consolidate public opinion are false ...

This 5 page paper argues that Britain has not truly lost strength after the war, as many suggest, but rather experienced a perceptual shift due to a new world order and economic conditions. Several points are made, including the fact that Britain's experience with censorship during the war actually made the country stronger. Bibliography ...