Ancient Egyptians
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An 8 page paper on the ancient Egyptians. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAey3.rtf

ANCIENT GREEK AND ANCIENT ROME
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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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Ancient Greek and Roman Music
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This 7 page paper looks at Ancient Greek and Roman music with a particular emphasis on the instruments they used. New research is shown to indicate that people who lived in earlier times were more sophisticated than once thought, even playing similar instruments and employing comparable techniques. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Ancmusic.doc

Ancient Greek and Roman Women
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A 5 page paper which examines the roles and positions of ancient Greek and Roman women. The paper also makes mention of the Etruscan women, who influenced how Roman women approached their position in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAwmnrmn.rtf

Ancient Greek Society and Steven Pressfield’s Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermoplyae
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In five pages this paper references Pressfield’s novel in a consideration of Sparta that includes the role of the polis in shaping the Greek identity, the typical Spartan soldier’s experience, and the personal values they most respected and how these shaped their society and politics. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography. TGgatefire.rtf
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Ancient History to the 21st Century
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A 10 page paper which discusses 4 different eras in history, beginning with ancient history and finishing with the 21st century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanc3.rtf

Ancient Life on the Nile River
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A 3 page paper which examines ancient life on the Nile River in Egypt. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RArvnl.rtf

Ancient Mesopotamia
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A 3 page paper which examines whether it was internal or external conflict that caused the greatest problems in ancient Mesopotamia. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAmesirq.rtf

ANCIENT PALENQUE
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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 sources.
Filename: MTpalenq

Ancient Rome’s Government and Political Systems
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This 3 page report discusses the development of a republic in ancient Rome and the similarities and differences that exist between the republic of that time and modern republics. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWanrome.rtf

Ancient Roots of Western Cultural Heritage: Questions, Answers, Comparisons
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This is a 30 page paper discussing various questions relating to ancient roots of Western cultural heritage. In regards to a review of ancient roots of Western cultural heritage, various philosophies, concepts, ideals, and political systems are included. References are made to works by Hesiod, Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Lucretius, Aeschylus, Euripides among others in relation to the complex myths, social and political relationships and man’s relationship to nature. Included in the concepts of behavior, punishment and the role of myths in social and political systems, references to the Code of Hammuradi, Genesis, Theogony and Enuma Elish are included among others. Many of the ancient philosophies can be applied to artifacts, political realms and situations in the modern world. Bibliography lists 39 sources.
Filename: TJwestc1.rtf

Ancient Ruins of Slievemore in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland
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A 10 page paper which examines the deserted village of Slievemore, who lived there, what kind of people, their way of life, the time period in which it existed and what happened to the settlement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGslieve.rtf

Ancient Societies; Greece, Rome and the World of Beowulf
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This 5 page paper examines the similarities and differences of the people and societies of these three different times. In considering their expectations and the social structure the student will understand some of the contrasting elements in these societies. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEancciv.wps

Andrew Wheatcroft’s “The Habsburgs, Embodying Empire”
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A 5 page review of Andrew Wheatcroft’s “The Habsburgs, Embodying Empire.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAwheatc.rtf

Anglo-Saxon Settlement In England
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This 11 page paper examines the Anglo-Saxon settlement in England -- why they moved there, their subsequent society and culture. Particular emphasis is paid to medieval literature and its reflection of the Anglo-Saxons. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Anglosax.wps

Artistic Liberty and the Rewriting of Western Civilization: “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin”
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A 9 page discussion of the manner in which Werner Schroeter film “Das Liebeskonzil” (“Council in Heaven”) and the recent box office hit “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serve in the rewrite of Western Civilization. While “Council in Heaven” serves in the reinvention of the history of the Catholic Church, “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” serves in the reinvention of the facts and events surrounding a particular subtheme of World War II. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPfilmRe.rtf

Artistic, Literary, and Scientific Achievements: Hellenistic and Classical Ages
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A 3 page paper which compares the artistic, literary, and scientific achievements for the Hellenistic and Classical ages. Source cited is from a text faxed by the student requesting this paper and the author is unknown.
Filename: RAarthel.rtf

Assessing Three Themes From The Voyage Of Cabeza De Vaca
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the following three themes in relation to Cabeza de Vaca's voyage: how the Spaniards and Indians viewed one another; Spaniard hatred and racism toward the Indians; and assimilating into Indian culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCdvaca.wps

Athenian Government
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A 5 page paper which examines the four forms of Athenian government (monarchy, aristocracy, democracy and oligarchy) and then compares Athenian democracy with American democracy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAathen4.rtf

Athenian Imperialism and Democracy
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This 3 page paper considers the correlation between Athenian Democracy and Athenian Imperialism in the fifth and fourth centuries. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEathendem.rtf

Athenian Justification for Empire
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This 3 page paper explores some of the justification the “democratic” Athenians may have given for acquiring an empire. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVJstEmp.rtf

Athenian Society
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A 6 page paper which discusses Athenian society at its height of accomplishments and popularity. The paper discusses the wealth and attractiveness of Athens, as well as the defeat of this great city. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Athens and Sparta, as seen by Thucydides
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A ten page paper which looks at Thucydides’ account of the social and cultural systems in Athens and Sparta, and how their differences contributed to the events leading up to the Peloponnesian Wars. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: JLspartathens.wps

Athens and the Peloponnesian War
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An 8 page war which examines the Peloponnesian War and focuses on the role of Athens as the source of the war. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RApelatw.rtf

Augustus and his Role in Roman Society
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This 7 page paper examines the life of this emperor and his relationship to the people, and to the religion of the day. Augustus's role as princeps and a man who was thought of as a god is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: SA018Aug.rtf

Augustus Caesar / An Overview of His Life
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A 6 page overview of the life and accomplishments of Augustus Caesar. Includes his adoption by Julius Caesar, his military and societal pursuits, and the questions surrounding his death and his passage of his throne to his stepson, Tiberius. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Acaes.doc

Augustus, Alexander, Pericles and Western Civilization
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This 3 page paper discusses the contributions made to western civilization by the Emperor Augustus, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVWstCiv.rtf

Becoming Charlemagne by Sypeck
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A 5 page paper which offers a review of the book Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAsypck.rtf

Being Part of an Empire: Ancient Egypt
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A 3 page paper which examines whether or not it was greatly beneficial to nations to be a part of the great Egyptian empire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAegemp.rtf

Bendini's The Pope's Elephant
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book but focuses on the wealth accumulated by European monarchy during the sixteenth century. The significance of the elephant is also discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA212PE.rtf

Bernstein/Fragile Glory
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An 8 page paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text on France and the French entitled Fragile Glory (1990). Topics covered include French character, comparisons with US culture and French politics. No additional sources cited.
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Bernstein/Fragile Glory/on French culture
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A 5 page research paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text Fragile Glory, A Portrait of France and the French (1990).Topics addressed include the Greenpeace affair, French contentiousness, and French politicians and politics. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khfrgl2.rtf

Body Modifications in Mesoamerica
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This 6 page paper considers the different types of body modification including scarification, cranial modification, tooth modification and a range of piercing, which are seen in Mesoamerica. These may start with the Olmecs but were also carried forward and developed by other civilisations such as the Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacán and Toltec. Examining these different permanent modification or mutilations the paper draws parallels with the practices of body modifications today and asserts that this has always been associated with social class and power. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEbodmod.rtf

Book Review / "Bloody Mary" -- Queen of England
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Mary I has come down in history with the unpleasant name of "Bloody Mary" because of the religious persecutions of her reign. This 7 page paper reviews W.F.M. Prescott's book entitled "Mary Tudor" -- a text which goes into considerable detail about the Queen's terrifying reign. No other sources are cited.
Filename: Quenmary.wps

Bowling in Britain During the Industrial Era
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This 3 page paper examines leisure in Britain between 1700 and 1850. Bowling is chosen as the topic of contemplation. How bowling fits into the scheme of things is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA514bow.rtf

Brahmins as Important Contributors t o India
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This 4 page paper proves that the Brahmins was just as important to classical India as the shih were to classical China. Literature is referenced in this serious discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA135Bra.rtf

Buildings As Political Propaganda
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This 3 page paper considers how monumental building were able to act as propaganda for government in medieval Italy, looking at Sienna, Florence and Padua.
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Caesar Augustus
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A 5 page paper discussing the life and accomplishments of Caesar Augustus, the great-nephew and successor of Julius Caesar. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Caugu.wps

Cairo And Beirut: Ancient And Modern
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15 pages in length. The social, political and economical activities experienced in everyday life represent the very essence of what it means to be a human being. These representations illustrate how and why a person acts the way he or she does, how one attributes moods, feelings and emotions, the way in which one interacts with another, as well as what governs overall cultural behavior. Working upon the assumption that, for the most part, ancient Egyptians and Lebanese lived their lives out of habit and routine, the student can readily surmise problem solving techniques were borne out of what had already occurred in their past. If ancient man learned from what had already occurred, he would effectively eliminate the need to relearn the same lesson more than once. This ability to learn and progress reflects yet another critical factor that contributed to the ultimate development of complex societies, with Cairo and Beirut representing two of the most chronicled and intricate histories. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCcairo.rtf

Cairo: An Old But Modern City
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This 20 page paper provides a look at the modern city of Cairo as well as intense look at its history. Historic regions, relics and buildings are discussed in light of how they have been modernized. The City of the Dead, the pyramids and its mysteries are each discussed in addition to other relevant aspects of Cairo. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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