Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

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.

A 5 page research paper/essay that explores the evolution of the Western European character and culture since 1500. Using the periods into which art is typically divided as a framework, the writer discusses major trends in European culture to the present, demonstrating how classicism and romanticism have altered in a cyclical fashion. Bibliography lists 2 ...

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.

The Northern European Renaissance : A 5 page paper in which the writer examines the Northern European Renaissance through the works of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Pietr Brueghel the Elder. Bibliography lists 4 sources. BBNoEuropRen.doc

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 ...

A 5 page paper which examines how Diaz’ “The History of the Conquest of the New Spain,” More’s “Utopia,” and Montaigne’s “Essais” portray non-European societies and peoples. No additional sources cited.

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.

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.

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.