Marina Warner’s “Joan of Arc:The Image of Female Heroism”
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This 8 page paper considers the biographical context of Marina Warner’s view of the life of Joan of Ark and reflects the assessment, placement in history, the use of primary and secondary sources, the analysis of historical information and the biographers own perspective as they impact the readers view of Joan of Arc. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Joanwarn.wps

Nobility & Peasantry in Medieval Times
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A 5 page comparison and contrast of the lives of peasants and nobles during medieval times in Europe. Without even delving deeply, this is a subject which obviously contains far more contrasts than comparisons, especially in comparing to the differences between the elite and the commoner today. The nobles of medieval times were less involved with any form of rigid work or quest for mere survival, which contrasts highly with the lives of the peasants who were continuously concerned with their survival, and the survival of their families and friends. This is but one of the many issues addressed herein. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Meditime.wps

Political Effects of the “Glorious Revolution” on Colonial America Analyzed
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A 5 page paper which examines the ideas which emerged as a result of Great Britain’s Glorious Revolution of 1688, and the changes which resulted in the political and legal institutions of colonial America. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Gloryrev.wps

Seventeenth Century Scientific Revolution
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A 6 page review of the scientific advancements in the Seventeenth Century and how these changes affect the current Twentieth Century Western World. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SciRev17.wps

The Development of Government in Europe: 1095-1500
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A 5 page paper which discusses the various governmental changes that occurred in all of Europe between 1095 and 1500. The Byzantine Empire and the Middle Ages are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAbyzan.wps

The Role Of Early Roman Women
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This 7 page paper critiques an excerpt from a book written by Balsdon that deals with the role of women in early Rome. The writer identifies Balsdon's thesis, then offers specific examples from the text to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Romanwom.wps

An Overview of the Venetian Navy During the Renaissance
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This 10 page paper provides information about the Venetian Navy as well as information on Italy at the time of the Renaissance. Some battles are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA150Ven.rtf

"The Song Of Roland" And "Magna Carta": Vassalage
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8 pages in length. When one examines how the role of vassalage changes over time between "The Song of Roland" and the "Magna Carta," it becomes quite clear how there came a great need to modify the manner by which vassals were treated within the feudal system. In "The Song of Roland," a good vassal was one who laid down his life for his lord, if need be, without any second thought of how this position of servitude precluded him of a life of his own. Contrarily, those who went against the feudal system and defied their lords' behest were considered renegades and dealt with accordingly. It was this very oppressive action and complete absence of humanizing civilization that ultimately paved the way for a significant change in how vassals were both perceived and treated, inasmuch as the "Magna Carta" was written in response to the social and political abusiveness that erupted from the feudal system. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCRolnd.rtf

(The) Gothic Cathedrals
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15 pages on the Gothic cathdral movement between 1100 - 1500 a.d. in Europe. Dividies into centuries. Describes Gothic architecture, changes and developments for each time period. Includes descriptions of major cathedrals for each century. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Gothicca.wps

(The) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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A short, 3 page discussion of the Hanging Gardens of Bablyon, their story & features. Focus is upon what makes them one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Gardenba.rtf

11th Century Spanish And Western European: Diet And Clothing
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10 pages in length. The extent to which diet and clothing have progressed throughout the ages is indicative of an important and ever-changing element of cultural metamorphosis. That eleventh century Spanish and Western European food and textiles were decidedly diverse in both abundance and variety speaks to the globally variant aspects of cultural existence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLC11thC.rtf

1600 - 1700 / Changes In Europe
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A 5 page examination of the changing attitudes of people from the seventeenth century to the eighteenth century in Europe. Discusses the quest for new answers and the willingness of people to make decisions simply based on their own needs and desires. Bibliography lists three references.
Filename: Eur1718.wps