Academic papers on Western Civilization

The Vikings / Villains or Heroes?
A 5 page research paper which examines whether the Vikings were primarily a constructive or a destructive force in European development. The writer shows that while the term "Viking" has been used to describe those who made brutal raids on European...
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The Wives of Henry VIII
A 9 page paper tracing the six marriages of Henry VIII. Discusses points of Henry's wives, what prompted him to marry so many times, and what type of person he was. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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World Exploration During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I
A 7 page overview of English exploration of the world during the late sixteenth century. Gives a brief description of political unrest in England during this time period. Emphasizes the voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake. ...
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Herodotus -- Themes of Vengence
This 6 page report discusses the themes of vengeance that run throughout Herdotus
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Seventeenth Century Scientific Revolution
A 6 page review of the scientific advancements in the Seventeenth Century and how these changes affect the current Twentieth Century Western World. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The History Of Islamic Capture Of Spain
15 pages in length. At the time when Spain was converted to Islam, North African armies were instrumental in initiating the centuries-long Moorish epoch. Seven eleven was the year that Tarik ibn Zizad and his army of twelve thousand soldiers...
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The Greek Parthenon / A Window On The Hellenistic Soul
A 5 page research paper that examines the structure and design of what many consider to be the finest example of Greek sacred architecture, the Parthenon. The writer emphasizes the view that takes into accord the intellectual and emotional...
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How The Crusades Influenced A Cultural Change In Art and Literature
15 pages in length. The Crusades were highly influential with regard to the cultural changes in art and literature. Their contributions are noted in any number of ways, which are easily detected merely by interpreting the number of literary works...
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The Role Of Early Roman Women
This 7 page paper critiques an excerpt from a book written by Balsdon that deals with the role of women in early Rome. The writer identifies Balsdon's thesis, then offers specific examples from the text to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 1...
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Leadership in the Roman Empire
A 5 page paper examining this issue in the light of Fletcher Pratt
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The Black Plague in England
A 5 page research paper that examines how the Black Plague affected social change in English society. The writer demonstrates that the sudden reduction of the English population by roughly one-third created a severe labor shortage. This shortage,...
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General Overview of Culture
A 10 page research paper that gives a brief summation of the elements and systems that are common to all cultures. The writer demonstrates that while all cultures have certain common features, they are also remarkably diverse, and it is through...
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Political Effects of the
A 5 page paper which examines the ideas which emerged as a result of Great Britain
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Renaissance Period & Modern Contemporary Age / Compared and Contrasted
A 9 page paper examining the similarities and differences between the European Renaissance and the twentieth century world in terms of the state of the world and ideas as a means to greater human understanding, as reflected in art, architecture,...
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Marina Warner
This 8 page paper considers the biographical context of Marina Warner
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