Essays and Research Papers on Europe's History

This 5 page paper loos at the way in which membership of the European Union has and will continue to Effect Portugal. The roles of aid and trade and their relative amounts are considered in the context of the communities influence. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the impact of the European Renaissance on the concept of an absolute monarchy in France. In addition, it discusses the resulting Baroque period and the scientific revolution that were directly attributed to the Renaissance and the turmoil caused as a result.

A paper which considers the extent to which the European Community has achieved integration so far, in terms of culture, legislation, economics and the environment, and whether it is likely to move nearer to integration in the future on the strength of its achievements to date. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 16 page paper looks at the possibility of Spain joining the European Union trading block and the economic effect that may be encountered. To examine this the background of the EU is discussed and the recent economic development of Spain is considered before we apply these factors to the way they may combine in ...

This 6 page paper looks at the way that the economic changes in mid nineteenth century Europe resulted in changes in the social structure. The paper includes discussion in the class structure, the long term impact of the industrial revolution and the poor laws. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines what affect the Black Death had on Europe’s economy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In four pages this paper examines how Barraclough questions the traditional interpretation that the Carolingian Empire period from 750-850 A.D. was the most critical in shaping the future European civilization in his text with his focus upon certain events that occurred during the ninth and tenth centuries. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 5 page research paper on the effect of the Protestant Reformation on Europe in the Sixteenth century. The writer details how each country reacted politically and socially. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which discusses how various countries within Europe urbanized more rapidly than others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page survey of the major developments that lead to the European Industrial Revolution. Writer traces major religious, political and economic developments from 1100 A.D. up through the Eighteenth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 7 page paper. It discusses the Colonies/countries the Europeans managed outside Europe --socially & economically. This paper has 7 sources cited.

A 3 page essay on the relationship of the five pillars of Islam to the Baptism of Europe and the effect of Neoplatonism on the growth of both Islam and Christianity. One cited reference.

A 5 page research paper exploring how women are portrayed in paintings. The writer describes images of women in a few key 20th century European paintings, and the social and cultural influences on these portrayals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper describing key events occurring during this time period. The writer details the accomplishments of the Renaissance artists and describes the political structure of Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries. No Bibliography.

This 32 page paper considers the way in which the Christian church has impacted on the development of Europe, socially, economically and political. It has been the direct and indirect influence of the church that created the current countries and the political framework. This same influence also changed and developed the social structures, leading the ...

This 3 page paper looks at the results and outcomes of the Congress of Vienna in 1815, considering the impact of the agreements reached by the leaders and the way that the new boarders were drawn up in Europe to determine whether or not the moves where good for Europe in the long term. The ...

A 5 page paper discussing the cause of the intellectual changes that occurred during the renaissance period in Europe. Many people have stated that the cause of these changes was due to the education and knowledge available through the monasteries of that time, but the monasteries were limited to the texts they contained. Their exposure ...

This 15 page paper looks at the CAP and the controversy in Europe over it. The positions of individual countries are discussed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

15 pages on the Gothic cathedral movement between 1100 - 1500 a.d. in Europe. Divides into centuries. Describes Gothic architecture, changes and developments for each time period. Includes descriptions of major cathedrals for each century. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 4 page paper focuses on China and Europe. How their expansion in the world differed between 1400 and 1600 is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper which looks at Malcolm Todd’s account of the importance of Germanic tribes in the period following the fall of the Roman Empire and the significance of their contribution to the evolution and development of modern Europe. Bibliography lists 1 source

A 3 page paper which examines what Europe and European life may have been like if the Black Plague had never happened. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines if the revolutionary ideas, seen through the conquests, of Napoleon Bonaparte were negative or positive in relationship to Europe. The paper argues they were positive through his ultimate failure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page outline of several of the major events encompassed in Western Civilization. These extend from absolutism in Europe to the dissolution of the Cold War. The expansion of the world’s scientific knowledge, nationalism, revolution, industrialization are all identified as important factors in these events. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page overview of the impacts these warriors had on the world, particularly on Western Europe. The author emphasizes that while the Vikings are often remembered in a negative light they also had positive impacts on the regions they invaded. Bibliography lists two sources.