Academic papers on Western Civilization

Wyatt
An 8 page paper which examines Wyatt
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Classical civilizations
This paper considers the Greek and Roman civilizations in relation to the concept of "classical" as denoting authoritative or standard criteria, and looks at the positive and negative elements of both cultures. There are three sources listed in the...
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Pharaoh Ramses II
This 4 page paper discusses the reign of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, his great building projects, and the fact that he negotiated and signed the world
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The Causes of the Persian Wars, 499-404 BCE
This 3 page paper explores some of the causes of the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian Wars during the period 499-404BCE. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Black Plague: The Roman Empire and Europe
A 4 page paper which examines the Black Plague of the 6th century in the Roman Empire and the 14th century in Europe. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Various Historical Discussions
9 pages in length. The student briefly addresses six questions on ancient civilizations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Medieval Weapons And Siege Engines: England
9 pages in length. Self-preservation is a core component of human survival; in order for man to withstand threats to self and society, tools were necessary in order to outmaneuver the opposition. Medieval England has a rich and extensive arsenal...
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The Industrial Revolution
A 3 page paper which offers an overview of the Industrial Revolution. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Akhenaten: Heretic Not Religious
6 pages in length. While at first glance it may appear as though Akhenaten took his father's teachings and built upon them so as to enrich the lives of his people, he actually distorted the fundamental value of what Amenhotep III had taught him by...
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Grant's Julius Caesar
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.
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Legacy of the Viking Invasions of Europe
An 8 page paper which examines the history, impact, and legacy of the Viking invasions of Europe. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Fairness in Ancient Historiography
This 8 page paper discusses the biases found in the works of Thucydides, Tacitus, Herodotus and Plutarch, and what the cause of these biases may be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Religious Orientation of the Deir el-Madina Villagers
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...
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Agricultural Needs and Landlessness in Ancient Rome
A 3 page overview of the situation that resulted in ancient Rome regarding the displacement of farmers to the city. The author discusses the methods that were utilized to correct these problems. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Fall of the Roman Empire
A 3 page paper which examines why the fall of the Roman Empire is interesting. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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