Academic papers on Western Civilization

The French Revolution and Napoleon
A 6 page paper which examines various issues relating to the French Revolution and Napoleon as seen in the texts
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Domination by the West: 16th to the 19th Century
A 5 page paper which examines the domination of the West over the rest of the world has evolved from the 16th to the 19th century. The paper examines whether the reason for the domination is because of the strengthening of Europe of the collapse...
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The Maintenance of the Imperial Presence in Nubia and Western Asia during the 18th and 19th Dynasties of the New Kingdom in Egypt
This is a 5 page paper discussing the Egyptian imperial presence in Nubia and Western Asia during the 18th and 19th Dynasties. The 18th and 19th Dynasties in Egypt during the time of the New Kingdom were known as the times when the pharaohs gained,...
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11th Century Spanish And Western European: Diet And Clothing
10 pages in length. The extent to which diet and clothing have progressed throughout the ages is indicative of an important and ever-changing element of cultural metamorphosis. That eleventh century Spanish and Western European food and textiles...
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Regional Differences in the Middle Ages
This 5 page paper evaluates the Byzantium, as well as rule under the Abbasid and the T'ang Dynasties in each of their respective regions. Experiences are compared and contrasted. Regional differences and similarities are duly noted. Bibliography...
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Changes in Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia
A 10 page paper which examines the changes in the land and the people of Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia as a result of cultural, political, and economic change brought by the domination of the Persian Empire and the Greek Kingdoms which...
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A 5 page review and critique of Richard Dunn
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The French Revolution: A Religious Experience?
A 5 page paper which examines how the French Revolution was something of a religious experience for many. The text used in the discussion is University of Chicago Readings in Western Civilization: The old Regime and the French Revolution, edited...
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Trade Between Africa and Europe
This 5 page paper looks at how trade between Europe and Africa was a radical departure as to what went before. This paper is based on readings submitted by a student. No bibliography.
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Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
A 6 page paper which examines the roles and positions of women in ancient Greece and Rome. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Decade of the 1490s in Italy
A 2 1/2 page paper which examines the decade of the 1490s as it relates to the Renaissance of Italy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Science and Technology in the Baroque Era
This 4 page paper looks at the Baroque era with a focus on scientific finds to emanate from the time period. This era that extends from 1600 to 1750 is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"The Song Of Roland" And "Magna Carta": Vassalage
8 pages in length. When one examines how the role of vassalage changes over time between "The Song of Roland" and the "Magna Carta," it becomes quite clear how there came a great need to modify the manner by which vassals were treated within the...
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Crime and Punishment in 18th Century England
An 8 page paper which examines crime and punishment in 18th century England. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Adam Hochschild's "King Leopold's Ghost": Tools
3 pages in length. King Leopold, who "found a number of tools at his disposal that had not been available to empire builders of earlier times" (Hochschild PG), possessed cunning and innovation like no other before him; with the sole objective to...
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