Essays and Research Papers on Europe's History

A 7 page paper which evaluates Friedrich Engels work “The Condition of the Working Class in England” as it relates to history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper traces the Leakey family history and findings. The paper begins with Louis and Mary Leakey, including finds such as Proconsul africanus, australopithecus boisei and homo habilis before considering the career of Richard and Meave Leakey, their finds and their children. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper examines this period in history and looks at various individuals who contributed such as artists, philosophers and writers. Other periods are also discussed in terms of how they relate to the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 4 page overview of France’s history since the Renaissance, the many wars and the increasing tendency to move further and further from the side of the U.S. The author contends that during the Cold War in particular France became heavily involved economically in the Middle East and that involvement would be the deciding ...

This 4 page paper considers the history and the threats posed by the Zulu nation to the British between the years of 1835 – 1880. The paper starts wit the rule of Shaka and ends with the end of the 1879 Zulu war that was costly to both sides and saw Zululand broken into ...

A 3 page paper which examines the history of the encyclopedia and the figures who were responsible for creating the first encyclopedias. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at philosophical differences between European nations. Although similarities are noted, the variances between the nations are highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This well written 16 page paper, including 1 page synopsis, considers how historians of Europe can look at criminal justice or inquisitorial records in order to investigate what beliefs in witchcraft and magic existed during in the Middle Ages. The paper examines what these records show what the beliefs were along with how and why ...

10 pages in length. The extent to which diet and clothing have progressed throughout the ages is indicative of an important and ever-changing element of cultural metamorphosis. That eleventh century Spanish and Western European food and textiles were decidedly diverse in both abundance and variety speaks to the globally variant aspects of cultural ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses ulterior motives for European colonization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the Black Plague of the 6th century in the Roman Empire and the 14th century in Europe. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page paper on the social and political occurrence and consequence of the Black Death (the bubonic plague) in Europe. The writer discusses various relevant issues including the art which resulted from the devastation and even the persecution of Jews as the group supposedly responsible for bringing the plague (western civ). Bibliography included.

A 5 page paper which examines why many Europeans migrate to Britain. The paper also discusses some of the problems the immigrants experience. bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the way in which Europe has evolved in terms of integration and security and defense policies. The paper argues that it is due to the higher levels of political integration as a result of the trade agreements that the current levels of agreement, including that of a rapid response force, ...

A 3 page paper that explores the changes in Europe as a result of the Christian Crusades. As the Crusaders came in contact with so many different cultures during their trek, they gained new ideas for living and brought those ideas back to Europe. The result was a change in all aspects of life. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper looks at political similarities and differences amongst European nations. The role of the European Union is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 15 page paper delves into European history inclusive of the Middle Ages, the Baroque era and the Age of Enlightenment and looks at trends in a variety of time periods. The change from superstition to science is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the main metalworking techniques used in Western Europe during the period c.1100-1250 AD including a discussion on metalwork techniques that also involve the use of other materials such as enamels. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 5 page examination of the changing attitudes of people from the seventeenth century to the eighteenth century in Europe. Discusses the quest for new answers and the willingness of people to make decisions simply based on their own needs and desires. Bibliography lists three references.

This 10 page report (which includes a 2 page annotated bibliography) discusses the witch hunt that took place in Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. Religious issues, the status of women, and the hysteria of the “common” people are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how, between the years of 1560 and 1890, Europe managed to gain dominance over the rest of the world. The paper includes consideration of military supremacy through the development of weapons, the development of the colonies and the role of trade and the industrial revolution combined with political developments. The ...

Government policy and social realities are often intimately intertwined. This 5 page paper explores the different types of welfare states that exist in Western Europe in terms of social and economic change. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at how trade between Europe and Africa was a radical departure as to what went before. This paper is based on readings submitted by a student. No bibliography.

In 6 pages the author discusses the Black Death in Europe.The Black Death was also known as the Black Plague. This plague was catastrophic to the population of Europe during the fourteenth century. The Black Death killed a great number of the population. It knew no cultural or socioeconomic boundary, killing peasant ...

In the last quarter of the nineteenth century many European countries were attempting to expand their empires seeking new colonies. This 5 page paper examines the reasons that motivated Great Britain and France during this time. The bibliography cites 5 sources.