Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

This 5 page paper briefly lists some of the specifics of various early societies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines whether the Christian Crusades were justifiable religious undertaking or not. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page examination of the political systems of ancient Athens and the Roman Republic. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the Roman contributions to architecture, warfare, and production. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Mark Antony, born Marcus Antonius in 83 BC, was Caesar's primary lieutenant throughout his reign; once the ruler was assassinated, Antony ascended to the position. This achievement – as well as the political and social discord that was to follow – may have been precipitated by the fact that ...

A 5 page paper which examines the Catalan revolt of 1640. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page review of Carolly Erickson’s work “Great Harry.” No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. The writer discusses animal herding, village creation, farming and overpopulation due to better fed inhabitants as they relate to early agriculture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines artifacts from Pompeii and Rome to try to discern what life was like in the Roman Empire. Architecture is discussed. Life as it was then is compared with life as it is known today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the different types of body modification including scarification, cranial modification, tooth modification and a range of piercing, which are seen in Mesoamerica. These may start with the Olmecs but were also carried forward and developed by other civilisations such as the Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacán and Toltec. Examining these different ...

9 pages in length. The writer discusses ways of collecting and creating food with regard to these three cultures. No bibliography.

A 7 page examination of railroad use during WWI. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses world trade and world output, international trade, and what might happen if trade stopped. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not it was greatly beneficial to nations to be a part of the great Egyptian empire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper takes the form of two letters, one written by a Greek hoplite and the other by the wife of Agricola, Roman governor of Britain. The letters contain information about life in the ancient world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which offers a review of the book Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the fairness of Socrates’ trial as based on Plato’s “Apology.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the teachings of the historical Jesus. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which defines discovery and then discusses how it applies to Columbus. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the impact Napoleon had upon the art and science of warfare as well as the notion of operational art. Stonewall Jackson is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the significance of Julius Caesar’s ego, primarily as it relates to his invasion of Britain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the factors that led to the rise in Absolutism in France in the 17th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the contributions made to western civilization by the Emperor Augustus, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the conflict, historical and modern, between Muslims and Christians. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether it was internal or external conflict that caused the greatest problems in ancient Mesopotamia. Bibliography lists 2 sources.