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Joshua, Judges and “Claiming Land”
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This 4 page paper discusses the three models of taking the land of Canaan: conquest, infiltration and revolt, and which one makes the most sense. It also touches on why the early Israelites could not govern themselves. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVClmLnd.rtf

King Mycerinus and Queen Kha-Merer-Nebty II
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A 5 page essay exploring the meaning of the equal relationship between husband and wife as depicted in the Egyptian statue of this king and queen. The writer posits that the ideal of the time was cosmic harmony, and describes how this harmony is reflected in the statue of man and wife. The writer also shows how the cosmic harmony reflected applies to King Mycerinus and Queen Nebty’s rule. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Cnmyce.wps

King Tut: His Rise to Power and His Death
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This 6 page paper discusses the legendary boy King of Egypt, his rise to power and his untimely death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVKngTut.rtf

League Of Arab States
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A 14 page paper. The history and founding of the League of Arab States, often referred to as the Arab League, are reported. The purpose and objectives of the League are outlined as are the founding member-states and the current membership. The writer then explains how the League works, including a description of the leadership. The results of one meeting are provided as an example of what happens at meetings. The writer then discusses the successes and failures of the League, including the ongoing conflict between Kuwait and Iraq. Finally, the writer discusses changes that are needed to improve the League's effectiveness. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGarablg.rtf

Lebanese Civil War
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This 6 page paper discusses the Lebanese Civil War with regard to the relationship of the "Palestine issue" to the conflict; the part played by sectarianism; and the influence of outside powers on the war. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVLebnon.rtf

LOS ANGELES AND TEHRAN - THE DIFFERENCES
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This 4-page paper contrasts Tehran, Iran with Los Angeles, California, pointing out the differences between the two cities, and what the newcomer from Tehran to L.A. can expect. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTtehrla.rtf

Love Thy Neighbor: A Story of War
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5 pages. This book delves into some stories that one would consider unbelievable if not coming from this highly praised journalist. Bosnia becomes a very real and terrifying place for the reader, and we learn that the Holocaust was not the last of terrible ethnic crimes; they are still happening in our world. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: JGApmaas.wps

Makdisi/Beirut Fragments
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A 5 page book report that examines and discusses the memoir, Beirut Fragments, in which author Jean Said Makdisi records what it was like to live in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, during that country's long civil war, which was still being fought when her book was published. Her text offers intriguing insight into what it is like to live in the midst of a city divided by conflict and sectarian violence. Her account is varied and touches on a number of different aspects of her experience, but it is also interesting because of what Makdisi leaves out, as well as for what she includes. In discussing this aspect of the book, the writer relates the memoir to the history provided by Elaine Hagopian. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khmakdis.rtf

Mark Tessler's "A History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"
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This 5 page report discusses Mark Tessler's 1994 book on the origins of the conflicts between Israel and the Palestinians. Tessler is intent on presenting the historical foundations of the conflict objectively but without being detached from it all. He recognizes and points out the very real injuries that have been suffered by both Palestinians and Israelis. He also makes comparisons of the ways in which Arab nationalism and Zionism have evolved alongside one another. Bibliography lists only the primary source.
Filename: BWtesler.rtf

Media Coverage of September 11 Attacks and Middle East Terrorist Networks
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A 4 page paper which examines media coverage in order to reveal in what ways it assisted law enforcement and in what ways it may have aided the terrorists, and then analyzes three major sources of terrorism in the Middle East. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TGterrorsm.rtf