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

French Influence on Westminster Abbey Architecture
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A 9 page research paper that investigates the influence of Louis IX's Sainte-Chapelle on Henry III's Westminster Abbey. The writer discusses the French influence on the Abbey, in general, sums up what is known about Sainte-Chapelle and the Abbey, and concludes that while the French influence on Westminster is definitive, the specific influence of Sainte-Chapelle has yet to be determined. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khabbsch.rtf

Geoffrey Chaucer/"Man of Law's Tale"
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A 5 page research paper that examines Chaucer's "Man of Law's Tale" in relation to the rest of the Canterbury Tales and also to Chaucer's era, its literary traditions and Chaucer himself. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khmolaw.wps

Geoffrey Chaucer/The Pardoner's Tale
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A 7 page research paper that investigates whether or not the Pardoner can be seen as a Christian. Some critics say that the end of the Pardoner's Tale constitutes an indication that the Pardoner has mended his sinful ways. The write presents arguments pro and con and then argues that the Pardoner is as corrupt as he appears, and therefore, not a true Christian. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khchpar1.wps

Germanic Invasion: Impact Upon Europe
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact Germanic invasions had upon Europe as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCGermn.wps

Griselda—a "traffic in women"
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A 15 page research paper that analyzes the Clerk's tale from Geoffrey Chaucer's fourteenth century masterpieces, "The Canterbury Tales." Using Gayle Rubin's 1975 article, "The Traffic in Women," as a framework, the writer argues that the tale of patient Griselda fits the model outlined by Rubin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 99gtiw.wps

Hero and Anti Hero: Beowulf and Grendel
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(5 pp) Poetry is a vital element of any culture. It holds the heart, and some would say the soul of the community, or the culture at large. Not much remains of Anglo Saxon poetry. About 10% of about 30,000 lines form the story of Beowulf, an epic hero's journey set in Denmark and Sweden, in the seventh century. Grendel on the other hand is a modern creation by John Gardner, who is basically saying, "enough of this hero stuff -wait 'til you hear about the monster!" Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBbgrndl.doc

Impacts of Disease Throughout History: The Evolution of Understanding and Treatment
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An 11 page overview of the impact of disease on world cultures. Correlates the impact on traditional cultures and the way those cultures dealt with that impact with advances in modern medicine. Emphasizes the impact of disease on the Americas and specifically on the Native American inhabitants of the Americas. Describes common European diseases which either directly or indirectly impacted the Americas and our contemporary, verses our traditional, understanding of those diseases and their treatment. Includes a one page Roman numeral outline. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPdiseaT.rtf

Islam/Effect on Church Prior to Crusades
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A 7 page research paper that examines the rich heritage of medieval Moorish Spain and how it influenced Christian Europe. The writer discusses the outpouring of knowledge from Arabic sources that occurred when Christians conquered Toledo. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: kheffisl.rtf

Jacques Gernet/ "Daily Life in China"
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A 5 page analysis of Gernet's book Daily Life in China, in which dispels some commonly held Western misconceptions about Chinese history. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khgernet.wps

John of Salisbury/Medieval Political Thought
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A 9 page research paper that summarizes the political theory of John of Salisbury, the most influential political theorist of the twelfth century and relates it to his time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khjonsal.rtf

Julian of Norwich
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A 5 page essay/research paper that, first of all, gives a brief biography of Julian of Norwich, a fourteenth century mystic and theologian. The remainder of the paper looks at Julian's book Revelations of Divine Love, giving a brief overview of her theological stance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khjulian.rtf