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The French Revolution: A Religious Experience?
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A 5 page paper which examines how the French Revolution was something of a religious experience for many. The text used in the discussion is University of Chicago Readings in Western Civilization: The old Regime and the French Revolution, edited by Keith M. Baker. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfrrev.rtf

The French Revolution: An Analysis of Two Books
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A 5 page paper which analyzes/reviews two different books on the French Revolution. The books are “The Coming of the French Revolution” by George Lefebvre and “Social Interpretation of the French Revolution” by Alfred Cobban. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAfrrev3.rtf

The French Worker
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This 5 page essay discusses the very different world of the working people of the 19th century in France. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Frenwork.wps

The Gaining of Dominance by Europe 1560 - 1890
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This 5 page paper considers how, between the years of 1560 and 1890, Europe managed to gain dominance over the rest of the world. The paper includes consideration of military supremacy through the development of weapons, the development of the colonies and the role of trade and the industrial revolution combined with political developments. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEeurdom.rtf

The Glory that was Rome
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(5 pp) " Civilized man from Scotland to Persia paid his taxes into the same treasury, was tried by the same law, was protected by the same armies, and enjoyed a profound and real peace-the PAX ROMANA- more than at any other time. This achievement was made possible on one hand by geography and on the other hand by able diplomacy, generalship, organization, government, and character." Those who had known Rome intimately were not so rational either in their praise or in the lament of her decline. We will look at some of those comments in this discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BBroma.doc

The Goddess Athena And Her People
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A 3 page paper looking at the characteristics of the Greek goddess Athena, and analyzing her appeal to the people who worshipped her. The paper argues that in an overwhelmingly patriarchal society, Athena's spirit ruled in Athens as the Athenian wife's spirit ruled within the confines of her home. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Athena.wps

The Governments Of France & England
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A 6 page paper discussing the rise of France and England in power after the end of the Crusades. Analyzes the feudal and aristocratic systems of government in each country and draws comparisons to the present-day US. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Freneng.wps

The Great Reforms in Russia
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This 12 page paper considers the following statement “The Great Reforms combined two contradictory goals: the creation of civil society and the preservation of the Tsar's authority”. The paper examines the period from 1855 and the ascendance of Tsar Alexander II and the emancipation of serf until the second revolution in 1917. This also includes the rule of Alexander III and Nicholas II. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TErussiaref.rtf

The Great War Was 500 Years in the Making
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A 3 page paper which examines how the Great War, WWII, was a war that was 500 years in the making and thus a war that had to take place eventually. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAwr500.rtf

The Greek God Apollo
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A 6 page paper that explores the legends surrounding the Greek god Apollo and discusses the religious rituals practiced in his worship. The nature of the symbols of the bow, the laurel, and the lyre that are traditionally associated with Apollo are explained. Apollo's early use of music therapy is also explored. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: LCApollo.doc