A Comparison of Sparta and Totalitarian Systems
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This 3 page paper compares the culture of ancient Sparta with 20th century totalitarian systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVSoarta.rtf

A Comparison of Two Civilizations
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This 4 page paper compares and contrasts the people of the Indus Valley with Eastern Mediterranean civilizations. Much attention is paid to the artistic contributions made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA531civ.rtf

A Critical Review of the Greek City-State of Athens
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This 7 page paper provides a critical review of the Greek city-state of Athens as it existed in the ancient world, with a concentration on Athenian democracy. This paper attempts to assess the pros and cons of Athenian democracy, especially as they apply to the status of women and slaves. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHgrecit.wps

A Debate Between Ancient Scholars
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This 5 page paper presents a hypothetical debate between three different ancient people who each practice a different religion. Confucianism, Brahmanism and Judaism are studied. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA135rel.rtf

A Farmer's Struggles In Feudal Boeotia
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3 pages in length. The writer composes a brief letter from the perspective of a farmer in 7th century BCE who is writing a family member of his struggles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCBoeotia.rtf

A History of Dictionaries
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of the "invention" of dictionaries, their evolution over time, and their role in the development of human communication. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Diction.wps

A Letter Written In Rome 1 AD
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8 pages in length. The writer composes a fictional letter that was written in Rome 1 AD. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCRome1.rtf

A Look at Colonialism
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This 8 page paper embraces a fictional account of a colony in the future and then proceeds to analyze the future in terms of the past. Actual colonial accounts are referenced from the twentieth century. The future colony is described in detail. Colonialism is evaluated as a concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA219col.rtf

A Look at Early Civilizations
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This 6 page paper examines three civilizations and compares and contrasts them. This paper looks at the contributions of the Babylonians, the Greeks, and the Romans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA818civ.rtf

A Period of Disenchantment in Europe
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This 15 page paper delves into European history inclusive of the Middle Ages, the Baroque era and the Age of Enlightenment and looks at trends in a variety of time periods. The change from superstition to science is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA415dis .rtf

A Return to the Agriculture Revolution of the Agricultural Revolution of the Neolithic Period
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This 5 page report discusses one of the most significant periods in all of human development. Human history from the Neolithic (sometimes called the “new stone age”) or the period of agricultural revolution demonstrates that humanity evolved from relatively small bands of hunters and gatherers to those who cultivated their own food to those who understood that their development of agriculture served both the producers and the consumers of the age. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Short History of Progress – Or Lack Thereof
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This 5 page paper examines the book A Short History of Progress by Ronald White and uses it as a springboard to argue that modern civilization is badly out of step with nature, and will fall into the “technology trap” and eventually perish. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVProLak.rtf

Absolutism in 17th Century France
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A 3 page paper which examines the factors that led to the rise in Absolutism in France in the 17th century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAfrabs.rtf

Adam Hochschild's "King Leopold's Ghost": Tools
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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 amass a fortune while at the same time rule with an iron fist, author Adam Hochschild illustrates how one of the king's most prized tools for achieving his objectives were in the form of human beings – the gross exploitation of African slaves. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCLeop.rtf

Advancement in Knowledge or in Foolishness?
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This 5 page report discusses the idea that humanity has advanced over the past 500 years, if one considers the issue purely from the point of technological advancement. However, knowledge can and should be seen as a constant balancing act between creative and a ruinous processes. Perhaps humanity has not developed in a way that is ultimately beneficial. The thesis presented in this paper is that “progress” is a relative term and concept. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWfool.wps

Aeschylus'Agamemnon in Historical Context
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A 5 page essay that discusses Aeschylus' play Agamemnon within the historical context of fifth century BC Greek culture. The writer argues that the play substantiates and rationalizes male dominance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khhisaga.rtf

African History: The Bible and Africa
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A 10 page paper which examines the history of Africa through the Bible. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAbbafr.rtf

Agricultural Needs and Landlessness in Ancient Rome
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A 3 page overview of the situation that resulted in ancient Rome regarding the displacement of farmers to the city. The author discusses the methods that were utilized to correct these problems. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPRomeLandlessness.rtf

Agriculture and Mesopotamia
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A 3 page paper which examines why agriculture was the most significant contribution, made in Mesopotamia, to civilization. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAmespia.rtf

Agriculture in the Middle Ages
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A 5 page piece on the communities that established agriculture in the middle ages, the types of farming technology used, and the inner workings of the community hierarchy as it relates to farming. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Medagri.wps

Akhenaten: Heretic Not Religious
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6 pages in length. While at first glance it may appear as though Akhenaten took his father's teachings and built upon them so as to enrich the lives of his people, he actually distorted the fundamental value of what Amenhotep III had taught him by altering the foundation of Egyptian piety with an unexpected and unprecedented display of extremism. Whether he misinterpreted through ignorance or purposely misconstrued his father's idea of establishing a living sun god, it can readily be argued how Akhenaten placed the entire society into a state of disbelief when he proclaimed Aten the one and only god to be worshipped, casting aside all the others as no longer belonging to the Egyptian civilization, disregarding best interests of his constituency in the process. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAkhenaten.rtf

Alcibiades’ Role in the Outcome of the Peloponnesian War
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This 5 page report discusses the Greek general and betrayer, Alcibiades’ (circa 450-404 BC) role in the Peloponnesian War. Alcibiades took full advantage of anybody’s weaknesses and created numerous situations in which Athens was at a disadvantage due to his manipulations. He can best be described as both “ill-fated” and “opportunistic.” His duplicitousness most certainly had a significant impact on the outcomes of the war. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWalci.wps

Alexander The Great: Influence Of Greek Law
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8 pages in length. Greek law evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had up until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a product of fair and sensible legal procedure. Alexander the Great was the instrumental force behind the eventual cohesiveness that encompassed Greek Law. It can be argued that there was, indeed, a great need for such a show of order in that there existed no modicum of conformity when it came to retribution. As Greek law continued to be established, it also became an integral component of other areas of life, branching out into political and social implications. The writer discusses Alexander's influence of Greek Law. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCAtheG.wps

Alexander The Great: Main Achievements
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6 pages in length. Alexander the Great has been heralded all throughout history as one of Greece's most memorable and illustrious personalities; while he was instrumental in providing leadership for the Greeks, he was also a notorious murderer who utilized his authority to put many people to death. This aspect of Alexander's persona is not readily acknowledged by typical historical accounts; however, this was a side of him that was more than apparent. Indeed, Alexander was instrumental in doing much good for the Greeks while he was alive -- having taken the throne of Macedonia at age nineteen and leading his people to triumph -- yet it seems that lately his negative contributions appear to overshadow what good he brought to the people of Greece. The writer discusses Alexander's primary achievements, focusing upon his influence on Greek law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAlexG.wps

Alexander's Role in the Emancipation of Serfs
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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.
Filename: SA446AII.rtf

Alexandria: Overview
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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.
Filename: RAalexdr.rtf

Alvar Cabeza De Vaca y Nunez
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A 5 page paper on the story of Cabaza de Vaca. It tells of the tragic and exciting account of the Spain's attempt in 1528 to colonize Florida, and also briefly talks about Cabaza's life before and after his journeys.
Filename: Cabeza.wps

America: Shaped by Pre-history
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A 5 page paper discussing the ways in which the first to arrive in America between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago have served to shape today’s American civilization and national culture. The paper discusses the resolve that they certainly must have had in leaving everything known for everything unknown, then using in the new places only those things available to them in the new environment. Asian cultures are enigmatic in their reverence for their ancestors, and it remains a fact that Westerners often dismiss. Ancestry does direct the paths of the future, however. Our pre-history, Renaissance and colonial ancestry well serves the world’s only “mongrel” country, one made up of many ancestral strains, all of which have proven to represent magnificent stock. The paper also includes a discussion of American reaction to Pearl Harbor and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KShistNaPurNow.rtf

American Life and Roman Culture
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts American life with Roman culture just prior to its fall. Various areas are discussed inclusive of religion, entertainment and government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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An Evaluation of Ancient Civilizations
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This 3 page paper examines ancient civilizations and looks at whether or not a society is better off embracing religion or remaining secular. Civilizations examined include the Romans, Greeks, Early Christians and Hebrews. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA525A.rtf

An Evaluation of Henry IV From the Viewpoints of Machiavelli and More
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This 5 page paper provides an overview about some of Machiavelli and More's works and then a bit about King Henry IV. Then two example essays are provided that pretend to be written by each of the theorists regarding their views on Henry IV. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA407MaM.rtf

Analysis of Julian Barnes', "A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters":
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This 4 page paper presents an analysis of this unique and startling fictional account of the history of the world, illuminating its commentary on spirituality and human nature. Furthermore, this paper examines this work in light of other great works of literature, such as the book of Genesis, Augustine's "Confessions", Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents", and others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSHiswrl.rtf

Ancient civilisations
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A paper which looks at various aspects of ancient cultures, with regard to the transition to the Bronze Age period, and reasons why aspects of some ancient cultures have survived into the present-day and others have not.
Filename: JLneobronz.rtf

Ancient Civilizations: Greece and Rome Compared
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This 9 page paper discusses the government and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVgrerme.rtf

Ancient Costumes
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A 3 page paper which defines 10 sets of terms relating to ancient costumes. Bibliography lists sources.
Filename: RAtoga.rtf

Ancient Cyprus
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the ancient civilization and culture of the island of Cyprus. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Acyprus.wps

Ancient Democracy
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A 5 page paper discussing ancient Greek democracy. In ancient Greece the idea of democracy was met with some resistance, but gradually the people came around to the idea. The various ideas, and particulars are included to give a fairly accurate view of how it developed, how it worked, what went into the creation of the system, and how it grew. While it suffered greatly, as is by no means, the form of democracy we experience today, the subject offers much in the way of understanding the basics of democracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Ancdemoc.wps

Ancient Egypt and Early Mesopotamia: Similarities in Structure and Rule
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A 3 page discussion of the governmental structure and rulers of these cultures. The author emphasizes the span of time covered by each and observes that the rulers were at the head of a strongly stratified system. This arrangement allowed these leaders to achieve great cultural accomplishments. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPegyRul.rtf

Ancient Egyptian Cosmetology
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5 pages in length. Women's vanity is a social ill that has existed as long as the female has walked this earth. To think the twentieth century reflects the most vigorous and invasive types of body art is to overlook the Ancient Egyptian trendsetters who set in motion several practices that remain as prominent now as they did thousands of years ago. The female form has long challenged the aspect of beauty, with myriad global cultures applying the tenets of attractiveness as they believe them to exist. For the Ancient Egyptians, physical transformation in the form of body art meant more than mere outward enhancement; rather, hennas, tattoos and other implements of improvement had significant traditional implications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCEgyCs.rtf

Ancient Egyptian Religions
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of this issue. The communities of Ancient Egypt from the 1st to the 18th dynasties were highly defined by an emerging sense of public representations of religion. Prior to the 1st dynasty, approximately 4000 B. C., religion was not an imperative component of the public administration of communities, but this changed around 3050 BC, and resulted in the progression of established religious practices and religious ideals that were prevalent for the next 17 dynasties. Though substantial changes occurred over the span of the time between the 1st and 18th dynasties, the resulting views of religion relative to the progression of Egyptian society demonstrates the importance of the base of religion in the 1st dynasty. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHEgyRel.rtf