Essays and Research Papers on European History

This 5 page report discusses British parliamentarian and political philosopher Edmund Burke (1730-97) and his essay titled "Reflections on the Revolution in France" and why he discounted the revolution. It also discusses why Burke should be thought of as a political "conservative." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of the African counterinsurgency efforts launched in the 1960s and early 1970s by Portugal. Relates the need for such efforts to the oppressive hand Portugal had levied on the continent for generations. Provides specifics of her airplanes and strategies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 20 page research paper/analysis of early nineteenth century writer Madame Germaine de Stael's 1813 text De l'Allemagne (On Germany), which is a comprehensive overview of Germany history, climate and natural character. Not only does Stael discuss these factors, in and of themselves, but she also illustrates how these factors affect German literature, philosophy, religious ...

This 5 page report discusses the journal entries of Christopher Columbus from September and October of 1492. Through using this primary source, it is possible to see the opinions and assumptions made about an indigenous culture by a European "discoverer." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at the extent to which Mary Stuart presented a credible threat to the English throne, with reference to her upbringing, her religious affiliations, and her lack of political acumen in comparison to Elizabeth. Bibliography lists 2 sources

An 8 page paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text on France and the French entitled Fragile Glory (1990). Topics covered include French character, comparisons with US culture and French politics. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page discussion of whether Lenin or Trotsky was the most influential during the Bolshevik Revolution. The author contends that although Trotsky was a close collaborator of Lenin and quite accomplished in inspiring the Russian people and organizing their revolution, Lenin proved time and time again that it was he that was the ...

This 5 page paper presents a summary of each chapter of this book. These summaries highlight the important points of each chapter and thereby focus on the main theses of the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper examines why Count Camillo Cavour should be recognized as the Father of the Risorgimento. This paper highlights the notable achievements of Cavour and their widespread impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a detailed analysis of Alexandra Kollontai's, "Love of Worker Bees". Historical background of the time period is also provided. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper abstracts the first five chapters of Henry Paoluccis' book, War, Peace and The Presidency. Additional analysis on the causes of World Wars one and two. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 2.5 page paper that evaluates which leaders best served the national interest of their respective countries and which were the worst. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

8 pages in length. National identity of any given state or country is that which defines its existence throughout the global community; while some live by the tenets of democracy, others adopt a considerably harsher approach through authoritarianism. Does this separation make a difference when examining the extent to which, for example, Mexico ...

A 4 page overview of the manner in which Nazi ideology overtook a people. The Nazis spread an ideology which, although we recognize as deleterious today, seemed to many to be a prudent address of the situation which they were confronting. That ideology centered around the decimation of the Jewish people. Bibliography ...

This 3 page paper examines the First World War and controversies surrounding its origin. At least three possibilities are examined and critiqued. The paper concludes that the war began for a variety of reasons. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines why the new world order set up at Versailles, France and Washington D.C. in 1919 collapsed by 1942. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 5 page outline of several of the major features of wartime pursuits during this period. The author emphasizes the importance of seapower and artillery. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10 page paper takes both a psychological and sociological look at the children of the war. Children who were evacuated are the focus of this paper that looks at the ramifications of those events. Several case studies of children who were evacuated in several countries are looked at. The phenomenon is discussed ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the expansion of Christianity from its inception through to the nineteenth century, with an emphasis on missionary work. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A five page paper which considers the social, economic and political conditions which are necessary for scientific revolution to take place, with particular reference to the ideas put forward in Koestler's The Sleepwalkers. Bibliography lists one source.

A 5 page fictional account of what Hitler might have thought if he read Wells’ classic work of science fiction. Written as though by Hitler himself, this paper illustrates a captivation with the wonders of science and how those wonders can be turned toward human betterment as well as with the parallels between the ...

A 4 page overview of the factors which were at play in East Germany’s 1989 revolution. The author contends that, as with most revolutions, some of these factors were external while others were internal. The interplay which was created could be regarded, in fact, as a push/pull phenomena, a phenomena in which internal ...

This 3 page paper examines three historical issues highlighted in the film "Elizabeth", starring Kate Blanchett. For instance, the Reformation is among those historical occurances discussed in this paper. Bibliography lists no sources.

This 15 page paper examines the history of the Great Fire of England which occured in London in 1666. This paper describes how the fire started, why it was so difficult to stop, and the devestating ramifications of its fury. This paper employs the use of many primary sources. Bibliography lists 12 ...

This 5 page paper looks at propaganda to emanate from Germany, Russia and the U.S. during WWII and just prior to its start. Differences in camera angles are touched on. The significance of photographs during the era is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.