Academic papers on Western Civilization

Oliver Cromwell And The English Civil War
25 pages in length. The English Civil War was waged for several reasons, none of which are atypical to the origin of most every war in history. Power, greed and fear are the primary instigators that propel people and countries into the ravages of...
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12th Century Renaissance & Intellect
A 5 page paper discussing the cause of the intellectual changes that occurred during the renaissance period in Europe. Many people have stated that the cause of these changes was due to the education and knowledge available through the monasteries...
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The Use of Torture in Crime and Punishment in the 16th Century
A 10 page research paper that discusses the use of torture in the power struggle that was being played out between the Catholic Church and the rising tide of Protestantism. The writer argues that it was used quite successfully by both sides. The...
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Reasons for the Great European Witch Hunt
This 10 page report (which includes a 2 page annotated bibliography) discusses the witch hunt that took place in Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. Religious issues, the status of women, and the hysteria of the
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Glorious Revolution
A 5 page research paper that examines the bloodless revolt of 1688-89, referred to as the "Glorious Revolution," the competing political factions of the country, the Whigs and the Tories, united to dispose James II and in favor his daughter Mary and...
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Nobility & Peasantry in Medieval Times
A 5 page comparison and contrast of the lives of peasants and nobles during medieval times in Europe. Without even delving deeply, this is a subject which obviously contains far more contrasts than comparisons, especially in comparing to the...
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How Greek Values Differ From Hebrew Values
6 pages in length. While Greek and Hebrew values shared many of the same common applications, there still existed considerable differences between the two value systems. Consistent with being a member of the human race, there were inherent...
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Fall of the Roman Empire
Rome was a major power because it always made certain its own military prowess was preeminent. There have been many ideas presented as to the fall of the Roman Empire. Many believe that Rome declined morally and the violence and decadence of the...
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Marina Warner
This 8 page paper considers the biographical context of Marina Warner
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Jacques Ellul
A 4 page paper which assesses the truth of Jacques Ellul
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The French Worker
This 5 page essay discusses the very different world of the working people of the 19th century in France. No additional sources cited.
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Influence Of First Civilizations On Today
A 3 page paper that discusses the influence of the Greek and Roman Empires on today's society. Some of the many ideas and practices that have been carried into today's world are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Effect Of Christian Crusades On Europe
A 3 page paper that explores the changes in Europe as a result of the Christian Crusades. As the Crusaders came in contact with so many different cultures during their trek, they gained new ideas for living and brought those ideas back to Europe....
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The Rise of the West
A 5 page research paper that examines some of the causes that resulted in the predominance of Western civilization. The writer argues that this was largely due to a military technological superiority being combined with capitalistic goals that...
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The Renaissance, the Reformation and the Scientific Revolution
A 5 page research paper that examine how these three periods of history reworked the nature of Western civilization and brought it from the Middle Ages into the modern era, by bringing about a totally different perspective on reality and instituting...
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