Academic papers on Western Civilization

The Influence Of Louis XIV On French Nobility
A 4 page research paper which examines how Louis XIV as an absolute monarch manipulated and controlled court life and the French nobility. The writer includes references to contemporary writings of the time, specifically 'Tartuffe' by Moliere and...
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The Kings of Mesopotamia
This five-page paper gives an overview of the kings reigning over Mesopotania - how they were treated, what ceremonies they participated in, how their subjects revered them. Bibliography lists four sources.
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The Legacy Of The Vikings
A 4 page review of P. Sawyer's "Age of Vikings" -- a book describing the activities of Viking people. The Vikings were Nordic people including but not limited to Danes, Swedes, and Norwegians, who ranged abroad during a period of dynamic...
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The Life of Henry VIII
A short, 5 page overview and discussion of King Henry VIII's life, career, and many marriages. No Bibliography available.
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The Military Campaigns of Julius Caesar
An 8 page research paper on the military campaigns of Roman leader, Julius Caesar. In general, the paper details Caesar's rise, his war efforts, his problems, and his eventual downfall. An excellent resource for those studying Roman politics and/or...
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The Puritan Revolution vs.The Bloodless (Glorious) Revolution
A 9 page paper that discusses the similarities between these two events in British history. The basic premise for both of these acts of insurrection against the reigning monarchy developed from dissatisfaction in the religious status of the...
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The Reformation In Germany And In England - Role Of The Renaissance
This 3 page essay looks at the two Reformations of England and Germany. It also reviews the role played by the Renaissance in the events. Bibliography lists three sources.
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The Rise & Fall Of Athens
An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the rise of the Athenian democracy and then the events that led to its fall from 510-360 BC. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Role Of Private Property According To Karl Marx & John Locke
A 5 page paper discussing the different attitudes Marx and Locke had regarding the issue of private property. Bibliography lists three sources.
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The Roman Empire / Its Rise & Fall
A 6 page paper analyzing the reasons for the creation of the Roman Empire as well as how these same factors led to its eventual collapse. The paper points out that there was simply no way that an Empire so huge and so culturally diverse could be...
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The Roman Mob By P.A. Brunt
A 5 page paper that considers the subject of the Roman mob as it relates to the transformation of Rome from a republic to an Empire. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
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The Sarakatsani Of Mesopotamia & Modern Gypsies in Rome
In this 12 page paper, the writer provides an overview of the Sarakatsani of Mesopotania, -- who are the forebearers of contemporary Gypsies in Rome. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Social Effects of the Glorious Revolution
A 9 page research paper on William III's accession to the throne of England and its affect on the various social classes in England. The writer details religious toleration, the standing army, the Restoration settlement, freedom of thought and...
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The Social Structure of Portugal as Reflected in the Work of E
A 6 page paper primarily dealing with the social history of Portugal. It discusses how little Portugal changed between the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries, and touches on the work of realist writer E
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The Thirteenth Century In Italy
4 pages in length. Essay analytically discusses socio-political and socio-political problems in 13th century Italy. Social classes and gender roles are touched upon. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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