Academic papers on Western Civilization

Early River Valley Civilizations
A 7 page paper that describes the social, agricultural, political and religious development of early river valley civilizations. The writer specifically offers a look at the development of civilizations in Mesopotamia and in the Nile River Valley. ...
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Effects Of The Discovery Of Agriculture
A 4 page essay postulating that it was this basic discovery that was the first ''domino'' in the chain which led to the creation of early civilization. No bibliography.
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Eleanor Of Aquitaine
An 8 page biographical essay about one of the Middle Ages most dynamic women. Queen of Henry II, mother of Richard the Lion Hearted, she was one of history's most remarkable women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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England's Civil War / The Roundhead Rebellion
This 11 page report summarizes the history of the English Civil War during the period of 1642-1651. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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English Feudalism
A 6 page paper discussing English feudalism under two kings: Edward the Confessor, and William the Conqueror. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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English History Essays
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.
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Essays on Classic / Ancient Greece
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+...
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Everything Baroque
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,...
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Family Life During the Middle Ages
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...
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Ferdinand Of Aragon & Isabel Of Castile
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.
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Francis I
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.
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Frederick II
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.
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French and English Colonization
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.
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Greek & Roman Law -- A Causal Relationship?
A 12 page paper discussing whether or not Greek concepts of law had any significant effect in the formation of the famous Roman codes. The paper points out several areas in which a definite relationship is shown. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Heretic to Witch /The Evolution of Terror
A 4 page research paper which examines how the image of the heretic evolved into that of the witch during the time of the Inquisition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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