Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

A 6 page paper which discusses Athenian society at its height of accomplishments and popularity. The paper discusses the wealth and attractiveness of Athens, as well as the defeat of this great city. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which summarizes Cahill's book "How the Irish Saved Civilization." In addition the paper addresses how Cahill's work relates to Noble's Western Civilization textbook. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

” A paper which looks at the way social policies, particularly with respect to employment, are implemented within the European Community and how effective such directives are in countries such as Great Britain, where there is the opportunity for exemption from many aspects of the EC directives.

A paper which compares the goddesses Circe and Calypso, in terms of their attributes and the way in which they interact with Odysseus, and the different aspects of the female nature which they exemplify. Bibliography lists 3 sources

A 5 page research paper that examines the primary features of the early civilizations, focusing on the Sumerians, which occupied the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the different reasons underlying the fall of the Ancient Roman Empire. The writer includes discussion of the military, political, social and religious reasons for the fall is the great civilisation. The paper concludes with the containing impact of this long dead society in today's modern world. The bibliography cites 7 ...

A paper which looks at henges and other ancient monuments in Britain and considers what can be deduced about Bronze Age people and social organisation from investigation into the construction of the monuments and the archaeological finds made at digs at related sites, such as the long and round barrow burial mounds associated with these ...

6 pages in length. The original Italian language was a vibrant and enthusiastic language, which has stood the test of time. Indeed, watching an Italian speak is one of the most entertaining of all ethnicities, for they are extremely vocal and animated at the same time. In a crowd or at a ...

This 4 page paper proves that the Brahmins was just as important to classical India as the shih were to classical China. Literature is referenced in this serious discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page (4 pages + 1 page outline) informative paper which considers the location, age, construction, believed purpose, and special events that are associated with one of the archeological wonders of the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of this book by Susan Mattern. The writer focuses on the Roman elite's motives of honor and glory as well as on the Roman need to terrorize their enemies. Could such a foreign policy exist in today's world? The writer comments on this question. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper provides a look at marriage and family life in Ancient Rome. However, the primary focus of the paper is on the Pliny letters and how they reveal information about family life. The significance of the letters in respect to how they provide valuable information is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between King Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More, wherein More was killed by Henry VIII for essentially disagreeing with the king. The paper presents an examination of Henry VIII and an examination of More and then argues that King Henry VIII was not justified in executing Sir ...

A 6 page book review/essay that examined the arguments made in Richard Tarnas' book Passion of the Western Mind, and then discusses whether the postmodern dissolution of the Western view of reality is a "breakdown" or a "breakthrough." The writer argues that the latter is the case. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the historical, social, technological and economic importance of early Mesopotamia, which as been described as the "Cradle of Civilization." This paper outlines some of the historical elements related to the creation of civilization in this area, including a view of two Mesopotamian civilizations that existed between ...

This 8 page paper looks at several works of fiction and non-fiction to describe Persian Life. Works by Aeschylus, Herodotus, and Plutarch are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of women, in terms of their sexuality, in ancient Greek and Hebrew culture, as well as the cultures of Americans today. The paper relies on the texts "The Reign of the Phallus" by Eva Keuls, "The Creation of Patriarchy" by Gerda Lerner, and "The Religious Suppression of Eros" ...

A 5 page research paper that contrasts and compares the attitudes of Plato in his Republic and Thucydides in his history of the Peloponnesian War on the quality of justice, for the individual, as well as the state. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper considers the different suitors and potential lovers of Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen, examining considers why she never married. Suitors such as Thomas Seymour and Robert Dudley are considers as well as Philip II of Spain and many others. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer composes a fictional letter that was written in Rome 1 AD. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the famous trial of Socrates, based primarily upon I.F. Stone’s text, “The Trial of Socrates.” Specifically considered are the reasons behind the trial, which may differ from the classical view presented by Plato in “Apology,” and ways in which Socrates might have won an acquittal. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper considers the way in which the style and construction of mosaics developed during the period. The writer explains this using many example of mosaic work that has survived, including mosaics form Fishbourne Roman Palace and form Cirencester. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a look at the factors that contributed to the romanization of Carthage, based on the book by Susan Raven, Rome in Africa. This paper takes a historical and social view of the civilization of Carthage and the impacts of Roman influence. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the political systems of Britain and France. The two nations are compared historically and as they exist in modern times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 16 page paper considers how and why cotton was so important in the occurrence of the industrial revolution. The paper considers the background to the industrial revolution, including the political and economic thought of the time, such as Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' as well as the changes in social distribution following the ...