Academic papers on Western Civilization

Scientist as Hero in the 1600s
A 5 page research paper that examines the scientific achievements of the seventeenth century. The writer discusses the significance of this era and how it ushered in a new paradigm for looking at nature and the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Scientific Revolution/A Societal Paradigm Change
A 5 page paper that analyzes the development of the Scientific Revolution and presents it as a pivotal point in the history of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Evolution of Western Civilization
This 5 page paper asks what has changed in Western Civilization since the 1400s and finds that little has. The thesis of this paper is that things are not copacetic in the world as many believe, and further, that things have not improved since the...
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King Louis XVI: Recommended Goals for 1789
A 5 page letter to King Louis XVI. Written as though a philosophical advisor to the king in 1788 was providing advice as to goals for the upcoming year. Suggests that a greater concern for the conditions of the commoner is necessary if revolution...
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The Roman Civil Wars - 100 Years of Corruption & Chaos
A 7 page paper that examines the civil wars occurring within the realm of Rome from 133 BC to 31 BC. Discussed are the many rulers of Rome beginning with Tiberius in 133 BC and ending with Octavius' victory over Marc Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC...
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Comparison and Contrasts of City-States and Empires, Prior to 350 B.C.
A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts city-states and empires, to determine the pros and cons of each, then offers a conclusion as to which was the most successful of each system of government. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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What Were the Middle Ages?
A 5 page paper which discusses what the Middle Ages consisted of, and what made them different from the times which preceded and followed them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Military Theory/Enlightenment
A 25 page research paper that examines the ways in which the ideals of the Enlightenment impacted the military and military theory in the late eighteenth century. The writer discusses how this caused armies to change from being dynastic in nature to...
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The Ancient Near East
This 10 page paper provides answers to some common questions regarding the economic and social elements of the ancient Near East, with a concentration on the elements relative to the progression of modern Egypt. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Rise And Fall Of The Roman Republic
6 pages in length. The writer discusses the reasons behind the rise and fall of the Roman Republic, including plebeians, patricians, Caesar, the Punic Wars and latifundias. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Questions in World History
A 24 page paper discussing items such as the Neolithic cities of Jericho and Catal Huyuk; the civilization of Sumeria; the 18th and 19th dynasties of Egypt's New Kingdom; the political history of Athens from Draco to the Peloponnesian Wars; the...
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Women in the Classical World
5 pages in length. A well written book which gives the reader a fascinating account of what contributed to the changes in ancient Greek society from the limited rights of women. The polis, the ideals of men and women, and more from the Archaic...
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The Story of Orestes and the View of Greek Society and Justice
This 5 page paper considers the complexities of Greek society outlined in the story of Orestes from Aeschylus' Eumenides. This paper considers the nature of order, society and the Greek solutions to issues of justice related in the text. ...
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The Roman Senate and Roman Religion
A 5 page paper discussing these two aspects of Roman life and comparing them to our own society of today. Rome gave us several institutions after which to pattern our own, one of which is the Senate. The deterioration of the Senate from being a...
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Sacred Natural Forces and Afterlife in Egypt
A 5 page paper discussing the ancient Egyptians' view of life, death and renewal. For all that is known about ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs, unanswered questions still remain, and in great numbers. Unlike many cultures with highly...
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