Essays and Research Papers on European History

This 12 page report discusses the introduction of the Europe’s new Euro and its implications for the world’s financial systems. Although the Euro is undoubtedly changing the world market, for companies and investors in the United States the greatest impact will be more gradual and have its greatest impact in the future. Corporate hedging, ...

A 3 page overview of the impacts these warriors had on the world, particularly on Western Europe. The author emphasizes that while the Vikings are often remembered in a negative light they also had positive impacts on the regions they invaded. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 3 page discussion of feudalism. The author examines the circumstances of ninth and tenth century Europe and contends that feudalism was the perfect political system for the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 4 page paper which discusses the relationship between the Church and the State from the 14th century through the 16th Century in Western Europe. The bibliography has 1 source.

An 8 page research paper that answers four questions pertaining to economic conditions in Europe in the nineteenth century. Topics explored are the relationship between union and socialism; difference between liberalism and conservatism; causes behind imperialism and causes and effects of population expansion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that explores the origins, spread and influence of classical culture during the Renaissance to 1500 AD. The writer explores the reasons behind the origins of the Renaissance and how this dynamic movement spread across Europe. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page overview of World War II and postwar impact in Europe. Information is provided regarding the numbers of lives lost and the massive extent of world involvement. Details are provided regarding the division of Germany after the war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In 5 pages the author answers the question of whether the people of the United States treated German and Japanese people differently during World War II. 'World War II was a total war. It involved the American Allies and their enemies, the Germans and the Japanese. Germany did not adhere to the Geneva ...

This five-page-paper presents a comparison of the social and political changes that were prompted by emperor's actions in the mid nineteenth century to the end of World War II. Bibliography lists three sources.

This 5 page paper examines Japanese-U.S. relations between 1948 and 1952. The reverse course is the focus of attention. Information about the cold war is relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing ease of transition into the modern era. Russia and Japan share aspects of their histories that are quite similar. Japan’s culture is much older, of course, but both nations underwent similar struggles in entering the modern era. Of the two, Japan absolutely has been more successful in ...

This 5 page paper considers how Europe North America and Japan have become the wealthiest nations. The paper considers this from an historical perspective looking at colonialism and mercantilism and then discusses the adoption of capitalism as well as looking at the political background, natural resources and geographical locations. The paper finishes with the ...

This 5 page paper examines Japanese-U.S. relations between 1948 and 1952. The reverse course is the focus of attention. Information about the cold war is relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of Australia's contributions to World War II. World War II was marked by two distinct and divided segments: the land war against Germany and Adolph Hitler, and the Pacific war, in which Japan battled aptly to secure countries like Singapore. Countries like Australia, a British ...

In 5 pages the author answers the question of whether the people of the United States treated German and Japanese people differently during World War II. 'World War II was a total war. It involved the American Allies and their enemies, the Germans and the Japanese. Germany did not adhere to the Geneva ...

This five-page-paper presents a comparison of the social and political changes that were prompted by emperor's actions in the mid nineteenth century to the end of World War II. Bibliography lists three sources.

A 5 page paper discussing ease of transition into the modern era. Russia and Japan share aspects of their histories that are quite similar. Japan’s culture is much older, of course, but both nations underwent similar struggles in entering the modern era. Of the two, Japan absolutely has been more successful in ...

This 5 page paper considers how Europe North America and Japan have become the wealthiest nations. The paper considers this from an historical perspective looking at colonialism and mercantilism and then discusses the adoption of capitalism as well as looking at the political background, natural resources and geographical locations. The paper finishes with the ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of Australia's contributions to World War II. World War II was marked by two distinct and divided segments: the land war against Germany and Adolph Hitler, and the Pacific war, in which Japan battled aptly to secure countries like Singapore. Countries like Australia, a British ...

A 5 page research paper that examine the Factortame case and its implications to UK sovereignty. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the way in which the mass media has depicted T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), and why it was necessary to distort him to make him a legend. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper provides a plethora of information in respect to the 1834 amendment to the Poor Laws. It is argued that the amendment was ineffective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses a reading of the rule of law as applied to military tribunals, specifically the war crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany, after WWII. The defense argued, among other things, that the tribunal itself was illegal because it charged the defendants under a law that did not exist at the time they ...

This 4 page paper examines several of the questions associated with the Corn Laws and their repeal. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at a variety of changes experienced by the people of Victorian England. The effects of the industrial revolution on women's roles as well as the changing status of the church are included. Marital law changes are addressed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.