Academic papers on European History

Advice to Louis XIV
A twelve page paper in which the writer acts as adviser to Louis XIV of France at the beginning of his reign, looking at the political and financial issues which need to be addressed in the context of the maintenance of the power of the Crown and...
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Napoleon and the Battle of Waterloo
A five page paper which looks at Napoleon
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Keegan's "The First World War"
A five page paper looking at this excellent analysis of the causes and ramifications of World War I. By 1914, author John Keegan points out, instruments of mass destruction had been invented, but unfortunately, the tactical ability to fight with...
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The Transition To Democracy In Europe Before 1914
5 pages in length. The transition to democracy in Europe before 1914 was stimulated by a number of political and economic forces, not the least of which included Fascism, the rumblings of world war and the growing influence of Nazism and Stalinist...
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Political Parties And Voting Behavior After 1945
6 pages in length. The writer discusses how in chapters three through six of David P. Conradt's The German Polity -- The Social and Economic Setting; Political Culture, Participation, and Civil Liberties; and The Party System and the Representation...
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Voting Behavior And Party Competition In Post-Unification Germany
5 pages in length. The voting behavior has most certainly been on the decline since the unification of Germany; as well, party competition has generated more apathy than interest, which speaks volumes about the significant disillusionment the...
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The French Revolution
This 5 page paper relies on the textbook on Western Civilization by Jackson J. Spielvogel to explore the traditions of restoration, reform and revolution that defined the French Revolution. It then gives a brief definition of both liberalism...
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The Renaissance Compared To The Present Day
A five page paper which compares Renaissance society to that of the present day, specifically with regard to the position and role of women in society; and the way in which the role of the artist has been changed and redefined.
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Marie Antoinette
10 pages in length. The life of Marie Antoinette reflected a woman who did not fit in to the traditional role that society had created for her. Wanting to live life on her own terms, Antoinette soon found that such actions would be the cause of...
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Changes in Warfare Since WWII
This 8 page paper takes a look at changes in the world and how warfare has been affected since the second world war. Technological change is the focus of this paper but insights into ideological and political differences are also included. The...
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The History and Evolution of the British Pub
A nine page paper which traces the development of the British pub as a cultural institution from Roman times up to the present day. The writer looks at the changes brought about by industrialisation, changes in musical tastes, the yuppie-culture...
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The Spread of Communism After World War I
A 4 page paper which examines the entrenchment of Communism in Russia, how it attempted to take over Spain, the role of the Soviet Union in World War II, and the spread of Communism after World War II. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Renaissance
This 5 page paper considers why a person may chose to live in the Renaissance if they had the chance. The looks at both the positive aspects and the negative aspects of this age, focusing on the cultural revolution that was occurring. The...
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Political Systems: The Presidential System, The Parliamentary System,and the Semi-Presidential System
A 10 page overview of three of the most popular political systems in the world. Details the specific format of each utilizing examples from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and other countries to illustrate each system. Illuminates...
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Strategies of the Axis Powers in World War II
An eight page paper which considers the ways in which the Axis powers might have employed alternative strategies and tactics during the Second World War in order to produce an outcome more favourable to them. The writer looks specifically at Russia
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