Academic papers on Western Civilization

Comparative Cultures: Greece and Egypt
This 5 page paper examines Greek and Egyptian culture. The cultures are compared and contrasted. Information about the people, language, and religion are included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Dogma Vs. Free Thought As A Way Of Life Pertaining To The Middle Ages
4 pages in length. The extent to which dogma better reflects a way of life than free thought when pertaining to the Middle Ages is both grand and far-reaching; that the definite authoritative tenet of feudalism represented the very political and...
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GATES OF FIRE BY STEVEN PRESSFIELD
This 7 page paper discusses the novel by Steven Pressfield called Gates of Fire. This book is analyzed for its portrayal of Spartan culture, education, the famous battle, and its application to modern warfare. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Alexander's Role in the Emancipation of Serfs
This 12 page paper examines the role of Alexander II. Was it significant enough? Could he have done more? The history is explored and questions contemplated. Bibliography lists sources.
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Rome's Transition from Republic to Empire
A 3 page exploration of this period in Roman history. Noting the friction between commoner and aristocrat, the author emphasizes the importance of efforts to effect reform and the importance of the military in the transition from republic...
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The Influences of Ancient History
A 5 page paper which examines how ancient history in Egypt, China, Greece, and India have influenced our societies. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Influence of Greek Civilization on Western Civilization
A 3 page paper which examines the influence ancient Greek culture had on the development of Western civilization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Thirty Years War
An 8 page paper which discusses the central issues of the Thirty Years War. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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The Black Death and the Economy of Europe
A 4 page paper which examines what affect the Black Death had on Europe
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A Comparative Analysis of Ancient Civilizations Four River Valleys (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China) With Greece and Rome
A 3 page paper which examines in what ways the development of the four-river valley civilizations differs from that of Greece and Rome. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Life in Babylonia
This 3 page paper looks at life in this ancient time period. The code of Hammurabi is discussed. How a laborer of the day might live is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the Start of WWI
A 4 page paper which examines the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and its relationship to the beginning of WWI.
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Captive Greece Made Rome Captive
A 4 page paper which examines and explains the phrase
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Changes in Parliament as a Result of the English Revolution
This 3 page paper examines the English Revolution and how that altered English history. Attention is paid to the shift in power between the monarchy and Parliament. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Comparison of Civilizations
This 4 page paper evaluates two regions of the world: Africa and the Americas as compared with the Islamic and Asian regions. A general overview is provided but specific information about the culture and religion is included. Bibliography lists ...
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