Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

This 3 page paper briefly discusses why knowing the historical developments in criminal justice and public service could be useful for the future. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the village of Deir el-Madina in the New Kingdom of Egypt, assessing the religious views of the villagers based on the artefacts recovered from the village. Particular attention is paid to the gods Bes and Taweret. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that among all the advances of the 1600s, it was the steps made in science that laid the foundations of the modern world. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 7 page paper discusses pyramid building in the Old and Middle Kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and explains some of the theories extant about construction techniques. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the relevance of this important resource through the ages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In three pages this paper contrasts and compares these sisters in terms of their relationship, how both were used for the advancement of their families, their involvements with Henry VIII, and their perceptions of duty. One source is listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper summarizes some of the primary characteristics of these Eastern European peoples with which military personnel should familiar. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the theories of nineteenth century military strategist Carl von Clausewitz as to applicability to modern warfare particularly as it is being experienced in Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 3 page paper explores Suetonius' views on the Republic opposed to his views on the Principate. Contains quotes from “The Twelve Caesars”. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper identifies several factors that acted as a stabilizing factor during this time period in the Roman Empire. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the contributions the Greeks and Romans made to the development of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the Trojan War: it argues that the war was real, and discusses the battle between Achilles and Hector. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper asserts that the so called Great Peace that characterized the Roman Empire under Julius Caesar was not entirely peaceful. While Rome improved the general welfare of those it incorporated into its Empire, that incorporation was not always voluntary. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 19 page paper summarizes the impact Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, the man that ultimately became Emperor Augustus, had on Rome. The changes he effected resulted in the Pax Romana. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses traditional and non-traditional cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper uses the catapult, dental fillings, and the outrigger canoes of the Pacific Islands to illustrate the variety of invention. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the emergence of population stratification. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page research paper presents an overview of the Czechoslovakian economy, which includes discussion of its dissolution and the creation of the Czech Republic. Bibliography lists 6 sources.