Academic papers on Western Civilization

Athenian Imperialism and Democracy
This 3 page paper considers the correlation between Athenian Democracy and Athenian Imperialism in the fifth and fourth centuries. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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The Reforms of Cleisthenes and the Importance of the Trittyes
This 3 page paper the reforms of Cleisthenes which facilitated the transition from oligarchy and aristocracy to democracy in ancient Athens, discussing what was 'democratic' about his structure of trittyes. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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What Made Sparta a Military Power?
In five pages this paper examines the reasons why Sparta was the preeminent military power of its time, including devotion and civic duty to the polis, social structure, military culture, emphasis on equality, and shared moral values. The primary...
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Alcibiades
This 5 page report discusses the Greek general and betrayer, Alcibiades
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The Relevance of Water in Society
This 4 page paper examines the relevance of this important resource through the ages. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Thucydides And Livy Their Choices Of Historical Depiction
3 pages in length. The reasons for Livy and Thucydides to choose their respective historical topics are not merely to chronicle the events that occurred during each author's respective period but rather to bring question to how and why they...
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The Scientific Revolution as the Beginning of the Modern World
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.
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Anne and Mary Boleyn
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...
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Progression Of The French Revolution: Constitutional Monarchy To The Reign Of Terror To The Napoleonic Era
3 pages in length. The French Revolution quickly turned into a relentless deluge of death that culminated by creating a Republic and executing the king and queen. From its roots as a constitutional reform movement instigated by an assemblage of...
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The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
This 3 page paper describes some of the characteristics of the ancient Egyptian pyramids. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Mummies of the Ancient World
This 3 page paper discusses mummies, concentrating on those of ancient Egypt. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Suetonius and the Proper and Just Use of Power
This 3 page paper explores Suetonius' views on the Republic opposed to his views on the Principate. Contains quotes from
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Great Ancient Empires, Events, and People of Greece and Rome
In three pages various topics regarding these early world superpowers are answered. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
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Ancient Mediterranean Societies and Their Impact on the West
This 3 page paper discusses the contributions the Greeks and Romans made to the development of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Emperor Trajan: Socio-Cultural and Economic History
This 4 page paper uses contemporary sources to examine the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan; it also considers the reliability of the sources themselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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