Academic papers on European History

BASIS FOR THE 1917 FEBRUARY REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA
This paper examines the long-term circumstances that eventually sparked Russia's "February Revolution." In describing the factors that launched the Revolution, the paper notes the events of Russia's history that bred discontent and eventual outright...
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Comparison of Russian Workers to Peasants in the Tsarist Period
5 pages. This paper is a comparison of the Russian workers of today to the Russian peasants and village life in the late Tsarist period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Success of the Russian Revolution in 1917
This 8 page paper looks at the uprising in 1905 and why the Russian autocracy prevailed as compared with the success of the revolution in 1917. Marxism in Russia is explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Winston Churchill
A seven page paper which looks at the life and political and military career of Winston Churchill, the British soldier and statesman, with particular reference to his leadership during the Second World War. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Cold War Arms Control
7 pages in length. The history of Cold War arms control is comprised of myriad elements, scores of political dignitaries and spans a number of years. With such grand and far-reaching components to the issue of disarmament, it is important for the...
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Nationalism in Germany and Austria
This 5 page paper looks at nationalism with a specific focus on Germany and Austria. Positive and negative aspects of nationalism are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Norman Conquest and English Law
A paper which looks at the impact which the Norman Conquest had on the development of the English legal system, taking into account the many other historical and social factors which influenced the growth of common law both before and after the...
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Northern Ireland: The Influence of the Sinn Fein and the British Army
A 6 page contention that the role of the British Army has been significantly impacted by a number of factors throughout history. The author of this paper asserts that the Sinn Fein, an Irish nationalist political party, has comprised one of the most...
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Britain's Resistance To The Euro
7 pages in length. Nearly one thousand years of monetary consistency is a long time for any currency to exist, which is why Britain is so resistant to accepting the new and unifying aspect of the European Euro expected to take hold and challenge...
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OLYMPICS IN THE THIRD REICH
This paper provides an analysis about the political forces that were behind the bright and splashy pagentry of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The paper also examines the work of one of the most famous filmmakers in Germany at the time, Leni...
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Kohl's Role in German History
This 10 page paper looks at Kohl's contributions and legacy, but really centers on other leaders such as Brandt and Adenauer. Kohl's rule is evaluated in light of policies implemented by his predecessors. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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British Military Intelligence
An 8 page paper which provides an overview of the British Military Intelligence. A history of the organization is provided as well as some controversial aspects of the organization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Russia: From Monarchy To Socialism
6 pages in length. The writer discusses Russia's monarchy under Mongol suppression, as well as how socialism ultimately overtook any chance for freedom. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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STALIN
This paper examines the legacies, both good and bad, left by Josef Stalin, who ruled the Soviet Union between 1920 and his death in 1953. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Tsarist Russia And Stalin Reign: Similar Governments
6 pages in length. The writer discusses how tsarist Russia and Stalin's Reign were similar in form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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