Essays and Research Papers on Europe's Culture

A 5 page paper that argues the point that the efforts of the European Union stand to build a strong and united economic force in the globalized world despite Europe's long history of discord and war. Discussed are projected reasons for failure presented by those believing in Europhobia, or the fears of the old ...

A 5 page paper that analyzes the development of the Scientific Revolution and presents it as a pivotal point in the history of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper looks to the colonial history and consider why there may still be a residual feeling of inferiority in many Mexican citizens. The paper is written form the perspective of Leopoldo Zea. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

Change is the only constant in government. The civil service in the United Kingdom is no exception. This 5 page paper explores the history of civil service reform from the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979 until the present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the history of Algeria between 1870 – 1920. The writer considers the influences and pressures for reform and the opposing sides in the cultural and colonial conflict. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 20 page paper describing the view of human nature on renaissance art. The writer describes the Renaissance belief in humanism and its effects on the view of human nature and how this is portrayed in art of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

11 pages in length. Numerous examples have been discovered of the influence, both artistically and ecclesiastically, of the presence of the devil in the lives of common people and saints depicted in the many carvings, sculptures, and paintings of medieval times. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page essay exploring the conditions described in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s book, 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?', to conditions for the African American in 1997, thirty years after the book was published. Specifically, Chapter IV is reviewed and compared to conditions of racism and opportunities in both eras. ...

A 5 page essay on the movie of the same name and what it shows about life in the period . The writer details the place of women, social mobility, changing rights, and facets of everyday life. No bibliography.

This 11 page paper provides a sample memorandum that a chief political strategist might send to party members in order to drum up more support. Much factual and historic information is contained in the body of the memo. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the Baroque era with a focus on scientific finds to emanate from the time period. This era that extends from 1600 to 1750 is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which British industrialisation dominating world economics during the nineteenth century, and the effects which this had on the Great Famine in Ireland, the construction of the railways in India, and the use of technology in the First World War. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 3 page paper summarises the main arguments and message of “The Tools of Empire: Technology and European Imperialism by Daniel Headrick in the Nineteenth Century”. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 8 page paper is written in two parts. The first part answers a series of question concerning the impact on different areas of society. The second part outlines specific terms and gives general background on influential figures, including Ramsay MacDonald, Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, Stanley Baldwin and Mohandas K. Gandhi. The bibliography cites 3 ...

This 12 page paper examines the role and development of officer training in Europe during these two centuries. The paper considers the informal schools of the British Military and the difficulty in establishing an officially recognised school and the more formal military schools of Europe. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the various governmental changes that occurred in all of Europe between 1095 and 1500. The Byzantine Empire and the Middle Ages are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the way in which King George III was influenced and influenced The Enlightenment with interests in science and the arts as well as the way in which government impacted in the way the monarch ruled. The biblipgraphy cites 3 sources.

This 12 page paper examines the role of Alexander II. Was it significant enough? Could he have done more? The history is explored and questions contemplated. Bibliography lists sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the history, impact, and legacy of the Viking invasions of Europe. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the history of warfare in the 16th and 17th centuries and argues that war provided an engine for social change during this period. The writer discusses how military changes, such as increased army size, brought lasting social, financial and political change. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which compares how Indians are depicted in Christopher Columbus’ Letter from the First Voyage to Luis de Santangel and John Smith’s General History of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses the origins and formation of the British Empire and the systematic way the colonies later slowly sought independence from the Mother Country, forcing the break up of one of the largest and richest Empires in History. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines and discusses the history of the Holy Roman Empire prior to 1500. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10-page paper compares and contrasts two institutions, the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The essay examines the history of these two structures and how they have helped impact economics and politics within their regions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page summary of chapters 15 and 16 in Edward Gibbon's classic history text Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The writer summarizes as many topics as possible from this information packed text. No additional sources cited.