Academic papers on Western Civilization

Gibbon/Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire, ch.15&16
A 5 page summary of chapters 15 and 16 in Edward Gibbon's classic history text Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The writer summarizes as many topics as possible from this information packed text. No additional sources cited.
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Military Education in Europe; The Seventeenth and the Eighteenth Centuries;
This 12 page paper examines the role and development of officer training in Europe during these two centuries. The paper considers the informal schools of the British Military and the difficulty in establishing an officially recognised school and...
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Alexandria: Overview
A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of ancient Alexandria. The paper addresses the terrain, agriculture, housing structures, and other elements relating to the great city of Alexandria. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Myth of the Goddess Niobe
This 5 page paper provides an overview of Niobe who represents the sin of pride. The myth is discussed in detail, its relationship to literature, and its applicability to the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Edward Gibbon/Decline and Fall, chs. 15 & 16
A 10 page summation of chapters 15 and 16 from Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. The wrier argues that the second volume of Gibbons' work (in which chapters 15 and 16 appear) is largely concerned with the age of Constantine,...
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PERICLES ON MERGING IMPERALISM WITH DEMOCRACY
This 5 page paper compares and contrasts democracy versus imperialism in Ancient Greece through Pericles' (ruler of Athens) famous Funeral Oration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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I.F. Stone/The Trial of Socrates
A 7 page research paper that examines Stone's text The Trial of Socrates. In this book, Stone's central question is why did the city of Athens, a city famous for free speech, prosecute and execute a prominent philosopher who was guilty of no other...
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The Development of Western Civilisation; An Overview of the Influence of Christianity on Economic, Political And Social Evolution
This 32 page paper considers the way in which the Christian church has impacted on the development of Europe, socially, economically and political. It has been the direct and indirect influence of the church that created the current countries and...
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What Was The Legacy Of Rome?
6 pages in length. The writer discusses law, gender/social class and religion as they relate to the influence the Roman Empire had upon Europe. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Rise and Fall of the British Empire
This 6 page paper discusses the origins and formation of the British Empire and the systematic way the colonies later slowly sought independence from the Mother Country, forcing the break up of one of the largest and richest Empires in History. The...
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Western European Character
A 5 page research paper/essay that explores the evolution of the Western European character and culture since 1500. Using the periods into which art is typically divided as a framework, the writer discusses major trends in European culture to the...
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An Overview of the Venetian Navy During the Renaissance
This 10 page paper provides information about the Venetian Navy as well as information on Italy at the time of the Renaissance. Some battles are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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ANCIENT PALENQUE
This paper discusses Palenque, one of the greatest cities of the Ancient Mayan culture. In describing the city, the paper examines historical and religious influences, and how they impacted the city's architecture and design. Bibliography lists 3...
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ANCIENT GREEK AND ANCIENT ROME
This paper examines the rise and fall of both the ancient Greek and Roman empires, and determines the causes of both. The paper also explains the influence of the Greeks in developing the Roman empire.
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European Urbanization in the 19th Century
A 7 page paper which discusses how various countries within Europe urbanized more rapidly than others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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