Emergence of Different Civilizations in Eurasia
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This is a 5 page paper which examines the differences in the civilizations that emerged in Eurasia after the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire. The bibliography has 4 sources.
Filename: JHEmer.rtf

Encyclopedias
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A 3 page paper which examines the history of the encyclopedia and the figures who were responsible for creating the first encyclopedias. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAencyc.rtf

English as a global language, and the concepts of Self and Other
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A paper which considers English as an international language, with reference to Edward Said's concepts of Self and Other in relation to the language of minority cultures, and the global use of English in a multicultural postcolonial society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLintlangsai.rtf

English Feudalism
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A 6 page paper discussing English feudalism under two kings: Edward the Confessor, and William the Conqueror. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Engfued.wps

English History 1688 - 1992
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This 6 page paper takes an overview of English history, while using political events to maintain a historical framework. Bibliography lists 5 sources..
Filename: BBenghis.doc.

English History Essays
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8+ page worth of essays pertaining to English history. Topics include William the Conqueror, Henry II, Thomas Becket, The Magna Carta, The Hundred Years' War, and the Wars of the Roses. Bibliography lists 6 primary and secondary references.
Filename: Enghisty.wps

English Law; 6th – 10th Century
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This 6 page paper considers the law during this time and by examining the theory and function of the law the writer considers if the law was more symbolic or functional. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TE610cen.wps

Enlightenment Values in the Character of Phaedra in Euripides’ Hippolytus
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In four pages this paper examines the characterization of Phaedra in Euripides’ play Hippolytus within the context of Enlightenment values to consider whether love and passion are dangerous, if emotions are a sign of weakness or lack of control, or absence of reason in the play, and assesses the cause of this tragedy and whether or not reason is enough to achieve happiness. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGphaedra.rtf

Epigrams in Hellenistic Poetry
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The first Hellenistic poets began to rediscover an earlier tradition and adopted the same themes and style of older Greek lyric masters. This 6 page essay examines the use of wit, sarcasm, and so forth in classic Hellenistic poems. The writer discusses the use of epigrams in terms of the various socio-political structures which probably led to their popularity at the time. It should be noted that the emphasis here is more upon the reasons for epigrams than on the poems or poetry itself. Mentioned are : Callimachus, Herodus, Theocritus, and Apollonius of Rhodes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Hellenis.wps

Essays on Absolute Monarchy, the French Revolution, and the Effects of Mechanization on the Working Class
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In five pages this paper provides essays that answer questions comparing and contrasting the forces that encouraged or limited the extension of absolute monarchy in England and France; explains how and why France erupted in revolution, considers the course this revolution took; and examines how Napoleon both spread and betrayed the French Revolution; and discusses the effects of labor mechanization on the lives of the European working class. One source is listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGessays.rtf

Essays on Classic / Ancient Greece
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8 pages worth of short independent essays on the history of Western Civilization. Included is a contrast between the societies of Athens and Sparta (Greece), the Greek's intellectual rationalization for Astrology, and more. Bibliography lists 3+ sources.
Filename: Kimexam.wsp

ET: Incas, Mayans, and Egyptians
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An 8 page paper which examines the link between extraterrestrials and the ancient civilizations of the Incas, the Mayans, and the Egyptians. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAetinc.rtf

Etruscans: Immense Impact On The Development Of Rome
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10 pages in length. Perhaps not grandiose in the way one might expect such a tremendous influence to be historically recorded, the immense impact Etruscans had upon the development of Rome was nonetheless critically important to the empire's overall advancement. From art to architecture, ritual to religion, politics to culture and language to gladiatorial pursuits, one might readily argue how Etruscans had a more significant impact upon Rome's formation than most any other society. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: TLCEstru.rtf

Eurocentricism As An Obstacle To Learning True Latin-American History
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A 4 page look at issues concerning the Pre-Columbian Americas. The writer stresses that fact that civilizations covered the continent long before the arrival of the Europeans and never considered themselves to be "of the Americas." The journey of Columbus was only a "landmark" event from a Eurocentric perspective. Of particular importance in this essay is that we cannot possibly attempt to understand the diversified culture of Pre-Colombians, Native Indians, and so forth-- because most records were destroyed by the arriving Europeans--who re-wrote history from their own perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Precolum.wps

European Colonization
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses ulterior motives for European colonization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCEuropCol.rtf

European History
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A 9 page paper which addresses there specific topics in European history. The paper examines why Britain's attempts to colonize America were unsuccessful, John Locke contribute to the development of a progressive theory of history, and the similarities and differences between British and French colonization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAeurhst.rtf

European Security and Defense Policy ; A Result of Successful European Integration?
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which Europe has evolved in terms of integration and security and defense policies. The paper argues that it is due to the higher levels of political integration as a result of the trade agreements that the current levels of agreement, including that of a rapid response force, can even be considered between countries that were at war with each other just over fifty years ago. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEsecdef.rtf

European Urbanization in the 19th Century
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A 7 page paper which discusses how various countries within Europe urbanized more rapidly than others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAeururb.rtf

Everyday Government in Fifth Century Athens
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A 12 Pge discussion of everyday government in this great city state. Government organization is outlined and the involvement of the people in critical governmental decisions is emphasized. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPathensgov.rtf

Everything Baroque
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A 5 page overview of the power contrasts developed because of the extended world view during the Baroque period. These contrasts resulted in changes in theology, politics and intellectual thought, which in turn led to different views in economic, social and technological processes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Evbaroq.wps

Evolution of Western Civilization
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This 5 page paper asks what has changed in Western Civilization since the 1400s and finds that little has. The thesis of this paper is that things are not copacetic in the world as many believe, and further, that things have not improved since the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA025WC.rtf

Expansion During the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries
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This 4 page paper focuses on China and Europe. How their expansion in the world differed between 1400 and 1600 is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA821his.rtf

Fact or Fiction: Pirates
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A 3 page paper which illustrates how pirates were real. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAprate.rtf

Fair and Accurate? Evaluating Constantine’s Conversion
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In 312, the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Or did he? This 11 page paper evaluates several sources to see what they say about his alleged conversion, and argues that there is simply no way to tell whether or not the conversion was a genuine religious experience, or politically expedient. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVEvlCon.rtf

Fairness in Ancient Historiography
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This 8 page paper discusses the biases found in the works of Thucydides, Tacitus, Herodotus and Plutarch, and what the cause of these biases may be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVFarHst.rtf

Fall of the Roman Empire
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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 societal norms led to the demise. Gibbons has been credited with the theory of the influence and transference of Christianity over the Roman system of Gods and Goddesses that perpetrated the fall. Another theory lays the blame at the feet of the Emperor, that the happiness of the people and the functioning of the government was directly correlated with the personal merit and management skills of the reigning authority. This 10 page paper argues that the imperialistic tendencies of Rome over time and the pre-eminence of military expansionism in the latter stages, was the deciding feature of the "fall". Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Romefall.wps

Fame, Success, and Failure
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A 13 page paper which answers 4 different topics as they relate to conditions such as fame, success, and failure. No sources cited.
Filename: RA4.rtf

Family Life During the Middle Ages
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A 6 page research paper focusing on the family, but specifically on the involvement of the church and castle within that family. The writer describes the way of life for both the upper and lower classes, and relevant information regarding this time period.
Filename: Middleag.wps

Ferdinand Of Aragon & Isabel Of Castile
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This 7 page analysis looks at Spain during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabel during the 15th century. Their union resulted in a unification never before seen in Spain. Bibliography list five sources.
Filename: Aragon.wps

Feudalism, The Norman Conquest, & 11th Century English Politics
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In this 9 page paper, the writer is concerned with whether or not Feudalism imposed by the 11th century Norman Conquest truly had an impact on politics in England. Issues of ownership, social class, and much more are examined to reach the ultimate conclusion that the impact of Feudalism was a positive one indeed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Normancq.wps

FISCHER AND HERODOTUS
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The paper takes a theory of historian and professor David Hackett Fischer and analyses it in context with Herodotus' Histories. The paper compares Fischer's theory with Herodotus' method of recording history. Bibligraphy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MThacket.rtf

Foraging Societies
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7 pages in length. Cultural behavior represents the most identifying characteristics with regard to determining why certain populations perform certain activities in relation to their overall survival. That early societies had little choice but to adopt a life of foraging because of their inherent proximity to available foods coupled with the limited - and sometimes nonexistent - advancement in agricultural abilities illustrates how the act of foraging signified the predominant method by which such societies as Australian Aborigines, the !Kung San of Namibia, the Nimpkish of North America and the Amazonian Yanomamö survived, as well as the progression it represented with regard to the progression into horticulture. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCForage.rtf

France's Far Right Le Pens Party
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A 5 page assessment of the Le Pens party and its leader Jean-Marie Le Pen. The author asserts that the dictum "the extreme right rises and falls with its leader" is indeed valid as it applies to this party. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPfrenPl.rtf

Francis I
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5 page biography and general discussion of England's Francis I (16th century). Good for those studying Western Civilization; Keyword Western Civ. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Frances.wps

Frederick II
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Brief 4 page biographical overview of Frederick II- the eighteenth century English monarch. Paper outlines his life, times, and political activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Fredrick.wps

French Absolutism in the 17th Century:
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This 4 page paper examines the way in which French absolutism in the 17th century pervaded the political landscape of that era. This paper further explores the influence of Louis XIV and the effects of absolutism. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSAbsolu.rtf

French and British Relations in Canada During the 18th Century
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A 9 page paper which examines the relations between the French and the British in Canada during the latter part of the 18th century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAfrbrca.rtf

French and English Colonization
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A 6 page paper discussing the affects of French and English colonization from the 1500's to present day and the benefits derived from it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Frenenc.wps

French v. British Press
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A 6 page research paper that compares and contrasts French and British newspaper reporting. The writer argues that French newspapers are moving toward more investigative reporting, while British journalists, according to Pilger (1996b) appear to be moving away from investigative journalism. While French papers continue to assume that their readers are intelligent and cognizant of current events, British newspapers, particularly those owned by Rupert Murdoch, are accused of "dumbing down" their content to fit the lowest possible common denominator of public interest. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khfrbrpr.rtf

From Latin to the Vernacular
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This 8 page paper investigates the connection between rhetoric and Latin, and the change to the vernacular not only in the Church but in common usage; it uses Walter J. Ong's work as a basis for the exploration. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: HVLatVer.rtf