Essays and Research Papers on European History

3 pages in length. Considered to be an imperialist propagandist, Friedrich Fabri's Bedarf Deutschland Der Kolonien? (Does German Need Colonies?) spelled certain rivalry between Germany and Great Britain due to its argument in support of colonial markets, new investment areas and surplus population outlets. This well-received piece of literary work gave rise to ...

This 5 page paper considers the reasons behind Germany’s entrance the World War I. The discussion includes issues such as complex and shifting political alliances, the build of technology and the confidence of Germany in the von Schlieffen Plan. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 6 page contention that while Adolf Hitler might have epitomized the anti-Semitic sentiment in pre-war Germany, those sentiments existed well before his birth or the advent of the Nazi party. This paper uses the lives and actions of politically influential men like Heinrich von Treitschke, Daniel Frymann (aka Heinrich Class) and Ernst Hiemer ...

This is a 10 page paper discussing Belfast in the 19th century. Belfast, in Northern Ireland, was very much unique in its industrial growth during the 19th century. In fact, from an industrial and prosperous standpoint, Belfast was more aligned with the economical features of the English cities of Manchester and Liverpool during the industrial ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing Jacob Burckhardt’s “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”. Jacob Burckhardt’s writings on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century” in part III of his work “The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy” discusses how the humanist movement away from the affiliation between the ...

A 14 page research paper that deals with aspects of EU foreign policy. The first section of the paper deals with which factors are most prevalent in EU foreign policy, political or economic factors. The second section discusses how the end of the cold war affected EU foreign policy and the last section is series ...

This 20 page paper examines the role of Britain in regards to Pearl Harbor, and explores the idea that they had intelligence which informed them about Pearl Harbor before it happened, and that they did not warn the U.S. This paper presents the evidence against Britain as well as their motivations. Bibliography lists ...

An 8 page paper which examines direct rule which was imposed on Northern Ireland in 1973. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the novel by Erich Maria Remarque. The author reviews the historical stage and notes how Communism was an element of ever-increasing importance on that stage. No additional sources are listed.

This 3 page paper discusses the controversial coronation of Charlemagne as debated by three modern historians. Bibliograpy lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper comparing these two empires. Qing China and the British empire each were able to unite vast land masses and distinctly different peoples. They each took very different approaches, however, some of which are discussed here. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper uses some information submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The leader's achievements and policies are discussed. No bibliography.

This 5 page paper discusses the Carolingian Renaissance and Charlemagne's contribution to it. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is an 11 page paper discussing the political and cultural responses of the black community in post-war Britain to their experiences of racism. Post-war Britain saw the tremendous increase of immigration from citizens of the Commonwealth. The immigration resulted in a great increase in the black population and immediately anti-black riots and protests began. ...

A 14 page paper. The United Nations invented the concept and practice of peacekeeping as a response to the political realities of the Cold War. The Charter does not specifically cover peacekeeping operations, therefore, the UN Security Council adopted principles for these kinds of activities, one of which is not to use force except for ...

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the book Enigma of 1989 and critiques it. Several reviews are cited in an evaluation of this work on the fall of the USSR. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the similarities between the absolutism of Louis XIV and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century. The paper also considers if Louis XIV was good for France in the long term. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 9 page paper that begins by explaining the concept and history of blitzkrieg, a combat war tactic that was initially advanced by a British Colonel. Given Germany's limited resources at the end of World War I, they needed to build their military forces to be stronger and faster; they not only used the idea ...

This 13 page paper discusses the many ways that Imperialism and notions of Empire were saturated into the British culture, especially in regard to men. The noticeable parallel between oppression of women and of foreigners is discussed and exampled. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 6 page paper provides answers to questions posed by a student regarding the role of Chancellor Adenauer in postwar Germany. His opposition to Naziism is noted as well as many other attributes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper answering two essay questions about the Cold War. The first is to describe domestic factors affecting 4 Cold War episodes, which are the Truman Doctrine, the formation of NATO, the launch of Sputnik and the Cuban missile crisis. The second is to outline the situation that Richard Nixon faced ...

This 4 page paper discusses the warfare of Great Britain and the impact of the various wars. Brief overview of each major war and the results. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page overview of the life and accomplishments of Joan of Arc, the young girl who led France to victory in their hundred-year war against the English but ultimately burned on the stake for heresy. The author of this paper emphasizes the fact that what we know of Joan of Arc largely comes ...

This 5 page paper discusses the involvement of various British citizens in the anti-slavery movment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper explores reasons for the Allied victory by embracing ideas from Overy's Why the Allies Won. The defeat of Guadalcanal is highlighted. No additional sources cited.