Essays and Research Papers on European History

This 4 page report discusses three different versions of Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Charles Gounod’s opera. Prokofiev’s ballet, and Tchaikovsky’s “Fantasy Overture on Romeo and Juliet” are compared in terms of their portrayal of two of the characters of the play. In this case, the couple chosen to be examined are ...

A 6 page research paper that argues that our contemporary age is similar to that of the Renaissance. The writer compares the two times on numerous levels, but finds them most similar in that both the Renaissance and contemporary modern times have undergone an 'information revolution.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Renaissance began in Italy in the fourteenth century, flourished in the fifteenth, and in the sixteenth reached apogee and then crisis in Italy while it spread through most of Europe. The latter period is considered by most to be the Baroque period. Botticelli was an influential painter of the early Renaissance while ...

A 5 page paper discussing the two 'revolutions' with emphasis on England. The machinery, methods and products of the Industrial Revolution are now curiosities of history; the contributions of the Scientific Revolution live on in fact. The Industrial Revolution provided lessons in how people should not be expected to live, and reasons that ...

This 7 page paper looks at the life and times of Maximilien Robespierre, the man credited for proliferating the Reign of Terror at the end of the French Revolution. The position of the paper is that Robespierre was not the evil figure some historians have made him out to be. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

A 6 page paper which compares and contrasts the 18th century French political revolutionary and zealot, Maxmilien Robespierre, with controversial 20th century German author and renowned pacifist Erich Maria Remarque. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page research paper that examines the terms political culture, national identity, and nationalism. The writer offers definitions of these terms and then turns to specific examples in various countries to illustrate their interrelationships. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

5 pages in length. The Enlightenment was one of the central tasks that the major thinkers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries established themselves. What this means in terms of the manner in which those great philosophers looked at the broader scope of existence lies within the works of such celebrated thinkers ...

A 6 page paper arguing that nationalism arises from a widespread sense of, not pride and security, but shame or fear. Works discussed include Kipling’s “The White Man’s Burden” and Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Bibliography lists three sources.

An eight page paper looking at these three seminal thinkers and their ideas on freedom. The paper compares and contrasts their views, concluding that de Tocqueville’s ideas hold the most hope for the individual in a democratic society. Bibliography lists two sources.

A 7 page research paper on the political and military basis behind these two Revolutions, as well as a discussion of how these Revolutions led to France’s continual support of social programs. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page exploration of the far ranging impacts of World War I on the world in general and on the Middle East in particular. Discusses the problems brought about by the westernization of countries such as Iran and Turkey and how these problems have translated into present day conflicts. Bibliography lists 3 ...

The Renaissance era produced some of the world's greatest poets. The Renaissance began as a cultural movement in the fifteenth-century. Aligned with the humanist movement, the new style depended on the Greek and Roman rhetoric as examples of literary style. The poetry of the era included romance, allegory, adventure, Neoplatonic ideas, patriotism, ...

This 8 page paper examines the Cold War and looks at how nuclear weapons were viewed. It further delves into the problems with nuclear weapons in the 1990s, particularly as it involves China. Chinagate and the controversy surrounding spies supplying information to China is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Democracy has existed as a form of governing organization in most societies, in one form or another, from the time that government has been necessary. The recent past has been defined by the evolution of industrialism. Democratic governance and capitalism have played a significant role in the development of the West. Eastern ...

In 5 pages, the author presents a report on 'Reflections on the French Revolution' by Edmund Burke, discussing the historical setting, the influence of the time, place, class, attitudes, and prejudice with a true understanding of the document. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. Is there any truth to the allegation that patriotism has become an offshoot of fascism? One can certainly argue that over the years, the direction of patriotism has taken on a decidedly fascist climate in that the promotion of patriotism and national greatness has reached such the pinnacle of ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the problems that are inherent in nationalism. The writer discusses the two major forms of nationalism and demonstrates how much of the conflict that has characterized the twentieth century resulted from the tension between these two forms. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Napoleon’s role in both supporting and negating the ideals of the French Revolution. Many of Napoleon’s accomplishments are listed and the French Revolution is discussed philosophically. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

During the period known as the High Renaissance, the ideal in painting was based on the ability of the artist to use the newly developed techniques of perspective to add realism to their depiction's. One of the artists who helped define the Renaissance was Peter Paul Rubens. The tradition of European art passed ...

The Renaissance of the fifteenth and sixteenth century was centered in Italy. The era of the High Renaissance was the defining characteristic of the art community when both Rubens and Ter Brugghen were in Italy. Both of these artists were greatly influenced by their experiences in Italy, however, in very different ways. ...

This 5 page report discusses the continuities between democratic and “counter-democratic” political codes and points out the fact that it is useful to rely on a multi-faceted comparison of fascism, communism, and socialism with those of liberal-democratic civil society. It is also extremely valuable to explore their relationships and commonalities in an analytical and objective ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the current situation in Kosovo and the conflict with the Serbs. The reasons for the intervention of NATO are discussed with the action NATO has taken. The essay begins with a summary of the situation, then provides some background information along with the current situation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

The Plague by Albert Camus is a thinly disguised treatise against the totalitarian states of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany. The analogy of the plague as compared with the encroachment and devastating effect of these political forces is obvious, given the time of the writing and the known views of the author. This ...

In the minds of the masses the concepts of Fascism and Patriotism are dichotomized, even polarized, but without an understanding of the meaning of such strong emotional response. Many of those now living have very little personal memory, if any, of the period preceding World War II. What is known, what is felt, ...