The Art and Falconry
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This 7 page paper focuses on the history of this art, particularly with respect to the part it played in terms of social class. Much of the paper focuses on falconry as it was practiced during the middle ages. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA028Fal.wps

The Differences Between Feudalism Before and After the Norman Conquest
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This 8 page paper reviews how feudalism evolved from its original application after the Norman Conquest and the rule of William I. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Diffno.wps

The Dream Of The Rood
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This 5 page paper examines the olde English poem, The Dream Of The Rood, in terms of the connection between learning and power as it pertained to seventh and eighth century English life. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTrooddr.wps

THE ECONOMICS OF BLACK PLAGUE ERA
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This 6.5 page paper gives an overview of the underlying causes of the Black Plague(Bubonic Plague) which broke out in Europe in the 14th Century. The economic, social and political ramifications as a result of the devastation from the plague are discussed and examples given. Bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: MBplague.rtf

The Ellesmere Chaucer
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A 5 page research paper that examines and discusses the Ellesmere Manuscript, which is in the Huntington Library in San Marino, California) is one of the earliest surviving manuscripts of Geoffrey Chaucer's medieval masterpiece The Canterbury Tales. The Ellesmere is also one of the most elaborately illuminated of the surviving manuscripts of The Canterbury Tales. The writer also discusses literacy in the medieval period, as well as the book market for that period. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khelles.rtf

The Four Dark Ages: Greece 1200-700 BCE; Rome 250-500 CE; Europe 9th & 10th Centuries; and 14th Century Europe
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the four “dark ages” in Europe. Europe underwent in essence four dark ages from 1200-700 BCE in Greece, 250-500 CE in Rome, the 9th and 10th centuries in Europe and again in the 14th century in Europe. All of these periods are denoted by their political, cultural, religious and social declines during the presence of increased warfare, decreased economy and sometimes plague or famine. Regardless of these dark eras, they showed creative activity which led the way to Renaissance. Homer’s poems were developed during the dark Greek ages and the centralization and establishment of the Christian religion took place during the end of the Roman period into the time of Charlemagne’s campaigns in 9th century Europe. The plagues and wars which shook Europe in the 14th century saw the development of humanism and a new creativity which was independent from the Church and new ideas were based on the strength of politics and man. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TJdages1.rtf

The Impact of Saint Augustine of Hippo
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A 6 page discussion of the life and contributions of this Fifth century philosopher. Outlines Augustine’s background, pointing out the dichotomy between his birthplace in Africa and Rome as well as the dichotomy of his Christian mother and his uncommitted father who converted to Christianity only on his death bed. After Augustine’s conversion to Christianity he quickly became one of the greatest scholars of scripture of all time. Even more importantly, he would wield the power of his knowledge against the teachings of the cult of the Manichees and devote considerable attention as well to his investigations of original sin and other teachings. In these and subsequent attacks he won the trust that indeed he had given up his old ways and was intent on spreading the words of Christianity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPstAgus.rtf

The Influence on the Medieval World by Magellan, Erasmus and Luther
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5 pages. During the Medieval period there were many great people who had an impact on the world that has lasted up through modern times. Three of these men are detailed in this paper. Ferdinand Magellan; Erasmus, and Luther. The accomplishments of these three men are varied but each in their own different way impacted the world in a manner that is acknowledged even today. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAmglln.rtf

The Inquisition As A Response To Heresy
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A 4 page research paper which explores the way the Church regarded heresy, and the formation of the Inquisition as a response to this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Heresyinq.wps

THE MEDIEVAL ENGLISH FAMILY
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This paper examines some unique features about the English families during the Middle Ages, and compares these families to the United States families of the 21st century. Treatment of children in the two periods is also discussed. Bibligraphy lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTmidfam.rtf

The Metaphysical in the works of Milton and Donne.
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(9pp)According to Sir Herbert J.C. Grierson (1997 ) "Metaphysical poetry, in the full sense of the term, is a poetry which has been inspired by a philosophical conception of the universe and the rôle assigned to the human spirit in the grea t drama of existence. Doesn't that definition sound elegant? When was the last time that you acknowledged your role in the "great drama of existence?" The reason that I mention this is that the study of "metaphysics," is becoming more popular each year. Yet, what we will look at in this discussion is the historic roots of the form as seen through the poetry of John Milton and John Donne. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBmildon.doc

The Portrayals of Christopher Columbus and Hernan Cortes by their Contemporaries
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This 8 page paper considers the he portrayal given of conquerors Hernan Cortes and Christopher Columbus in both Bernal Diaz’s “The Conquest of New Spain” and A Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies by Bartolome de las Casas. The writer considers what both accounts to indicate what the impression of the men is given, directly or indirectly and the similarities and differences between these two men and their attitudes. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEcortcm.rtf