Essays and Research Papers on Mixed Issues in Western Civilization

This 5 page report discusses one of the most significant periods in all of human development. Human history from the Neolithic (sometimes called the “new stone age”) or the period of agricultural revolution demonstrates that humanity evolved from relatively small bands of hunters and gatherers to those who cultivated their own food to those who understood that their development of ...

A paper which looks at the history and archaeology of Stonehenge, the way in which its structure has changed since its origins as a Neolithic woodhenge, and the possible function of the monument for cultural, scientific and religious purposes.

This 8 page paper looks at the history of Algeria between 1870 – 1920. The writer considers the influences and pressures for reform and the opposing sides in the cultural and colonial conflict. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 20 page paper describing the view of human nature on renaissance art. The writer describes the Renaissance belief in humanism and its effects on the view of human nature and how this is portrayed in art of the time. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

11 pages in length. Numerous examples have been discovered of the influence, both artistically and ecclesiastically, of the presence of the devil in the lives of common people and saints depicted in the many carvings, sculptures, and paintings of medieval times. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page essay exploring the conditions described in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s book, 'Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?', to conditions for the African American in 1997, thirty years after the book was published. Specifically, Chapter IV is reviewed and compared to conditions of racism and opportunities in both eras. ...

A 5 page essay which compares the English document with the American Constitution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay on the movie of the same name and what it shows about life in the period . The writer details the place of women, social mobility, changing rights, and facets of everyday life. No bibliography.

An 8 page discussion of the similarities and contrasts of portraits of the Renaissance period. Contends that while the Church was a driving force in the art of the period, the distinctions between the portraits of Popes and noblemen are subtle. Equates the similarities as being a result of the familial backgrounds of ...

A 9 page paper which details the life and work of Howard Carter, the British archaeologist. Specific reference is made to the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen and the importance of this excavation in many areas of archaeology and Egyptology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper provides a sample memorandum that a chief political strategist might send to party members in order to drum up more support. Much factual and historic information is contained in the body of the memo. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A ten page paper which looks at Thucydides’ account of the social and cultural systems in Athens and Sparta, and how their differences contributed to the events leading up to the Peloponnesian Wars. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

In five pages this paper provides essays that answer questions comparing and contrasting the forces that encouraged or limited the extension of absolute monarchy in England and France; explains how and why France erupted in revolution, considers the course this revolution took; and examines how Napoleon both spread and betrayed the French Revolution; and discusses ...

A 3 page essay discussing John Locke's perceptions and philosophy regarding human ideas as the primary and the difference to ideas of the secondary qualities. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page essay that uses looks to Machiavelli's book for the a further understanding of the events of the Revolution.

A 9 page discussion of the manner in which Werner Schroeter film “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and the recent box office hit “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serve in the rewrite of Western Civilization. While “Council in Heaven” serves in the reinvention of the history of the Catholic Church, “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serves in the ...

This 4 page paper looks at the Baroque era with a focus on scientific finds to emanate from the time period. This era that extends from 1600 to 1750 is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the way in which British industrialisation dominating world economics during the nineteenth century, and the effects which this had on the Great Famine in Ireland, the construction of the railways in India, and the use of technology in the First World War. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 6 page paper discusses the development of the tank in Germany and the U.S. between the two world wars. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper summarises the main arguments and message of “The Tools of Empire: Technology and European Imperialism by Daniel Headrick in the Nineteenth Century”. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 10 page paper how and why imperialism took place in the Middle East. The paper covers history form the emergence of written records up to The Treaty of Versailles. This includes the Hellenic conquest of Alexander the Great, the Roman conquest, the Crusades, the Suez Canal and the roles of Spain, France, and Britain. ...

This 3 page paper examines a book written by Michael Grant called Julius Caesar. This book report provides a critique of the work. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper is a concisely written informative paper that gives the reader an insight to the background and events of this war between the Yorkists and the Lancasterians in the fifteen century . The writer outlines the background to the situation, with the claims to the throne dating back to Edward III, ...

A 5 page essay exploring the virtues and vices of Machiavelli's story. The writer argues that the critics of his work that proclaim his evil are not looking at the big picture, but only its outcome. Arguments: Machiavelli's purpose in writing the document and where he places emphasis in the document and how ...

3 pages in length. The writer composes a brief letter from the perspective of a farmer in 7th century BCE who is writing a family member of his struggles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.