Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

This 6 page paper examines the life of Augustus Caesar. A basic overview is provided with many facts and dates. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how and why the Duke of Wellington was successful in winning the Battle of Waterloo. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

12 pages in length. The extent to which French and British domestic, financial and war policymaking during the Nine Years' War between 1688 and 1697 influenced each country's foreign policy and ultimately shaped the international orders in Europe is both grand and far-reaching; that either country was able to draw substantial inference regarding ...

4 pages in length. The extent to which early Aegean cultures of Minoa and Mycenae aided the development of later Hellenic culture is both grand and far-reaching; indeed, it is quite difficult to imagine how two such important ancient Greek communities could improve upon cultural existence without having a tremendous impact upon later Hellenic ...

A 7 page analysis of “The Return of Martin Guerre” by Natalie Zemon Davis. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of the importance of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping history. The author emphasizes the role the Church played in the introduction of the Old Church Slavonian alphabet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses similarities and differences between Mesopotamian and Egyptian religious practices as seen in “Western Civilization” by J. Spielvogel. No additional sources cited.

A paper which considers English as an international language, with reference to Edward Said's concepts of Self and Other in relation to the language of minority cultures, and the global use of English in a multicultural postcolonial society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview about some of Machiavelli and More's works and then a bit about King Henry IV. Then two example essays are provided that pretend to be written by each of the theorists regarding their views on Henry IV. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the importance of Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn in terms of political policy in England. The primary work referred to in this paper is David Starkey’s “Six Wives.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page paper which compares the artistic, literary, and scientific achievements for the Hellenistic and Classical ages. Source cited is from a text faxed by the student requesting this paper and the author is unknown.

This 3 page paper explores the similarities and differences between these two historic structures. Furthermore, this paper delves into the social, political, economic, and technological characteristics of these buildings and how they mirrored their societies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines how Rome achieved its empire from 264 BC to 133 BC. The text used was faxed in by student. The author and text title is unknown.

This 5 page paper looks at Darwinism and how it helps to explain slavery and colonialism during the 1800s. Social Darwinism as a concept is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which offers a critical analysis of the unique historical text, which is told as a narrative of a real-life person who lived during that time period. No additional sources are used.

A 3 page paper which examines the conditions of church and state in the Petrine Supremacy. Text used is Jackson J. Spielvogel’s “Western Civilization.” No additional sources cited.

A 7 page paper which examines, with supporting examples from the text, what determined English class system during the nineteenth century, what it meant to be a member of the English peerage, the rights associated with being a member of nobility, the justification of the English aristocracy’s position in society, the soundness of their arguments, ...

3 pages in length. A nomadic life, which represents the fundamental existence of historic civilizations, has the dubious honor of being both a blessing and a curse at once: Nomads are responsible for seeking out and establishing many of the societies known to contemporary man; however, people who upheld this very same lifestyle after ...

A 4 page research paper that discusses the 17th century as a time of transformation in England. The writer argues that the seventeenth century was a period of rapid change in England, economically, politically and religiously. In his text The Century of Revolution, historian Christopher Hill argues persuasively that this was a period of ...

This 4 page paper examines the way in which French absolutism in the 17th century pervaded the political landscape of that era. This paper further explores the influence of Louis XIV and the effects of absolutism. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper examines the many divergent causes of the French Revolution, stressing the variety of causes that perpetuated the eventual revolution. More specifically, this paper discusses many of the political, social, intellectual, and religious concerns that formed the origins of the French Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examined the integration of philosophy and art from the Renaissance era. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page essay that discusses Aeschylus' play Agamemnon within the historical context of fifth century BC Greek culture. The writer argues that the play substantiates and rationalizes male dominance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

4 pages in length. America's growing pains were more than apparent in the early eighteen hundreds when the subject of taxing imports became a defining moment in United States history. The Tariff of 1828 sought to keep British wool products from undercutting the New England textile market, a reality that caused American manufacturers ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the status of women in ancient Athens. The writer access this topic by examining Agamemnon by Aeschylus and argues that the character of Clytemnestra is the antithesis of ideal Athenian womanhood. The status of women is examined as suggested by the play. Bibliography lists 3 sources.