Essays and Research Papers on European History

A 4 page paper discussing the career of Napoleon Bonaparte. The writer is concerned with assessing whether or not Napoleon was a 'Hitler-like' figure. Bibliography included.

The Renaissance was a time of revival of art and letters under the influence of ancient Roman and Greek models. The suppression of the spirit and of the arts in the feudalism that preceded the Renaissance forced a change whereby individual freedom and autonomy became of value and life was seen as a matter ...

An 8 page research paper that focuses on the McCarthy era and how it fitted into the overall political atmosphere of the Cold War. The writer argues that there was a communist threat in the 1950s‹both domestically and abroad, but that McCarthy and other anticommunist transformed this into a political tool for discrediting liberalism and ...

This 12 page paper examines the 1945 document in relationship with events that have happened since. Both sides of the issue as to whether force should be used in violation of the Charter are explored. The spirit of the document as opposed to literal interpretation is a major focus of the paper. Examples provided include ...

This 5 page report discusses the relationship between France and Germany as both independent nations and partners in the European Union. The relationship between Germany and France serves as an excellent example of the processes that must be dealt with as the two countries determine the areas in which they are allies and in which ...

This 5 page paper looks at the differences in style between the northern and southern renaissance artists. The comparison is made by comparing the nudes from artists such as Michealangelo, Leonardo de Vinci, Bronzino and Correggio. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5 page paper is in three parts. The first half of the paper considers Europe at the end of the nineteenth century, the role of politics, economics and social background in the lead up the First World War. The second part of the paper considers what was revolutionary about the Industrial revolution. The third ...

A 5 page research paper that explores the contributions of fourteenth century artist Giotto di Bondone. The writer specifically discusses several of his St. Francis frescoes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the Renaissance period and discusses how Flanders had a great deal of influence on that particular period of time. The Renaissance period is defined, followed by a section on Northern Europe which addresses the influence this region had upon the period, which began in, and remained powerful, in Italy. The artwork of painters ...

A 7 page paper that explores the development of sophisticated ceramic forms. During the Renaissance, a form of pottery called maiolica was developed. It became very popular among all classes because the undecorated pieces could be purchased by people outside the aristocracy bringing at least a semblance of equality. Also discussed is the Saint-Porchaire ...

This 7 page paper discusses the historic period of Europe from about the 6th to 14th century. Painting, sculpture and metal work, and examples of each of these areas are discussed. The work of Gentile da Fabriano (c.1370-1427) an Italian Gothic painter serves as the primary example in the painting discussion. ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses capitalism, power hungry leaders and the battle of Verdun as they relate to World War I. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the similarities and contrasts of portraits of the Renaissance period. Contends that while the Church was a driving force in the art of the period, the distinctions between the portraits of Popes and noblemen are subtle. Equates the similarities as being a result of the familial backgrounds of ...

This 7 page paper (including a 1 page paper outline) looks at the death of Mozart and the suspicions surrounding the death concerning poisoning especially but not limited to Antonio Salieri. The paper first looks at the theory and motivation that enemies may have had, secondly it look at the medical evidence, concluding that ...

A 5 page discussion of the changes in artistic style which occurred during the period known as "The Enlightenment", or variably as "The Age of Reason" or the "Age of Rationalism". Relates the changes in art to the changes in the way Europeans viewed their world, their move from an approach which emphasized passion ...

This 5 page paper (written in England) is written in an old English style as an article on the current lifestyle in the country during 1485. The article looks at the monarchy and the governance of the country, social background as well as food and fashion.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how in chapters three through six of David P. Conradt's The German Polity -- The Social and Economic Setting; Political Culture, Participation, and Civil Liberties; and The Party System and the Representation of Interests – the author addresses German political parties and voting behavior after 1945. No ...

5 pages in length. The voting behavior has most certainly been on the decline since the unification of Germany; as well, party competition has generated more apathy than interest, which speaks volumes about the significant disillusionment the Germans have felt toward its politicians and political parties in post-unification Germany. This outright disdain, which ultimately ...

The Cold War was a direct consequence of the development of nuclear weapons and the political dichotomy of communism and capitalism. After World War I, the emergence of new political powers such as the United States, which had been forced out of their policy of isolationism by the War, and Russia brought to the ...

A 5 page analysis of a collection of Oxford historian Richard Cobb's essays on the French Revolution. The writer argues that each of these essays demonstrates Cobb's interest in the social aspects of history, rather than the political or the military ramifications of the Revolution. This being the case, the common thread that ties these ...

A 4 page paper that comments on two issues. The essay first discusses the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Verdun, purpose of the battles and their outcomes. The essay then comments on the stalemate on the Western Front. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that offers a discussion of the entitled book. The essay focuses on the author's theme throughout the book and provides examples of the horrors. The essay also reports di Giovanni's outrage and frustration as she observed such chaos and destruction. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page overview of the relation of drug ionization, specifically of whether the drug is a weak acid or a weak base, to its absorption into the body and consequent excretion from the body. Notes a differential absorption and excretion, according to physiological pH, as to where the drug is absorbed and when ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the region as well as a bit of Russian history. Information on communications, industry, ethnic groups and the environment is also provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A paper which considers the impact which industrialisation and new technology had on the development of the Victorian theatre, in terms of both social culture and specific aspects of the staging of plays. Bibliography lists 3 sources