Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

12 pages in length. Urban France underwent significant changes to its economic, political and social landscape during the formation of early modern Europe. Revolts were considered rather commonplace with regard to the need for such change, illustrating how the subservient population ultimately dealt with elitist control of the monarchy. Interestingly, however, is ...

This 12 page paper provides an overview of medicines available, as well as medical practices utilized, in Ancient Rome. Some recognizable herbs are noted. The role of the physician is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines “A World Lit Only by Fire” by William Manchester. The paper examines the political and religious status quo of the time, and the Reformation which Manchester refers to as “The Shattering.” No additional sources cited.

10 pages in length. Women's treatment throughout the ages has been a mixture between intolerance and oppression. Since the beginning of time, women have been cast in the role of second fiddle to their male counterparts, who assumed the primary position with regard to social, political and economic status. Writers of seventeenth ...

A 10 page paper which examines the deserted village of Slievemore, who lived there, what kind of people, their way of life, the time period in which it existed and what happened to the settlement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the role of the Romans, Saxons, Vikings, and Normans in the early development of London. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers he background, causes, course and consequences of the English Civil War (1625-1649, the second part looks at t he concept of Puritanism and how it contributed to the founding of American Colonies. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 8 page paper embraces a fictional account of a colony in the future and then proceeds to analyze the future in terms of the past. Actual colonial accounts are referenced from the twentieth century. The future colony is described in detail. Colonialism is evaluated as a concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 5 page paper discussing how the cultures of the world have been different and yet similar. The paper argues that the west adopted an outward view of the world and a manner of questioning that led to the changes that those such as Martin Luther, Michelangelo and Sir Isaac Newton were able to ...

5 pages in length. Introducing such revolutionary concepts as were developed during the scientific revolution truly transformed the way in which the world operated. So many inventions changed how people lived their lives that it was not difficult to leave behind the archaic in favor of the new and improved. However, contemporary ...

An 8 page paper which examines the racial, ethnic and class problems that emerged as a result, considers how the problems were related, the key element of capitalist modernity and whether or not they are still being faced today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the triple cultural/religious influences and martyrdom as they relate to Perpetua. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page paper which examines the Hapsburg and the Bourbon dynasties in Spain. The paper argues that Spain changed little, if at all, under the Bourbons as it came out from under the Hapsburgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines why the powerful Athens failed to defeat Sparta. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which compares the social position of Greek and Roman Women of an elite class. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the generalizability of resistance to political oppression in the New World and in the East. In Hear My Testimony, author Maria Teresa Tula provides an account of the struggle for human rights in her native El Salvador. The purpose here is to examine the historical origins of that ...

A 5 page paper which examines the historical changes made by the director in order to appeal to the audience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the historical evidence of Roman crucifixion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

7 pages in length. Comparing the concepts of faith and social structure between Mesopotamian and Hebrew societies demonstrates how two very different groups of people can harbor the same values yet execute them in vastly diverse ways. It is clear that both the Mesopotamians and the Hebrews shared many of the fundamental traits ...

A 5 page summary and review of Christopher Hill’s “Century of Revolution, 1603-1714” which outlines some of the conditions in 17th century Europe. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper contends that democracy is necessary to keep order in society. Plato and Aristotle's ideas on democracy are the focus of this paper, but contemporary thought is explored as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts views held by Roland Mousnier and George Lefebvre in terms of what caused uprising in 17th and 18th century France. This essay examines both the causes, and the roles of the peasants, merchant classes and aristocracies in The Fronde (mid-1600s) and the French Revolution (mid-1700s). Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the code of Hammurabi and discusses the question of whether this ode is a guarantor of human freedom or an ideology of social inequality. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines various issues relating to the French Revolution and Napoleon as seen in the texts “Civilization: Sources, Images And Interpretations” Vol.II, Since 1600 by Dennis Sherman and Seventh Edition, A History of Western Society, by McKay Hill Buckler. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the domination of the West over the rest of the world has evolved from the 16th to the 19th century. The paper examines whether the reason for the domination is because of the strengthening of Europe of the collapse of many non-Western societies through internal struggles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.