Academic papers on European History

Ivan the Terrible.
(6 pp). Ivan IV or Ivan the Terrible,1530-84, grand duke of Moscow (1533-84), was the first Russian ruler to assume formally the title of czar. Ivan the Terrible, the most famous tsar before Peter the Great and the most brutal ruler of Russia...
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The World Between 1870 and 1945
A 5 page research paper that examines global history between 1870 and 1945. The writer argues that the most important political revolution of the twentieth century was the changing nature of the international community in this era. The writer offers...
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Erasmus and Las Casas/Critiquing 16th century society
A 5 page essay that contrasts Erasmus' The Praise of Folly and Bartolome de Las Casas' defense of Native Americans, A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies. Erasmus detailed the urgent need for reform in the Catholic Church, and Las Casas...
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War and the Changes It Initiated in Russia (Now Russian Federation) & Yugoslavia: 1900-1980
An 18 page paper which examines the social, economic and political repercussions of war in both countries. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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A ten page paper which looks at the history of England from 1500 to 1700, in terms of domestic and foreign policy, expansion and colonialism, and social and religious developments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Appeal Of Fascism In 1930s Germany
8 pages in length. The writer discusses how the appeal of Fascism in 1930s Germany can be primarily attributed to the appearance of much needed national support in the overwhelming presence of authoritarian principles. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Life Of A Peasant Man Between The Enlightenment And The Industrial Revolution
5 pages in length. Although the Enlightenment promoted the ceaseless quest for progress, its universal and optimist ideas showed both positive and negative aspects after the French Revolution. In the same way, everyone in Europe did not equally...
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Peter Banyard/The Rise of the Dictators
An 8 page essay that examines how Banyard describes the rise to power of dictators Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler. In doing so, Banyard describes how these powerful dictators offered solutions to desperate people and rode to power on the back of...
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The Growth Miracle(s) of Germany
This 16 page report discusses the economic perspectives of: the German Empire that was founded in 1871; the turn of the 19th to the 20th century and Germany
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Propaganda in Germany During WWI
This 5 page paper looks at propaganda as used by the Germans during the First World War. Specific posters are described. Germany's use of news media is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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An Interesting Blend of Democracy, Capitalism and Socialism in Western Europe
A 7 page overview of the political face of Western Europe. Uses Great Britain and Germany as examples of democratic countries which incorporate an interesting blend of socialism into their politics and economics. Notes that there are tremendous...
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The Causes of the Changing Perception of Gender in Britain 1865
This 5 page paper considers how and why the gender roles changed in this period. The paper looks at national and international events, the rise of nationalism, the impact of imperialism, as well as social pressures and general county condition. The...
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The October 1974 Election
This 11 page paper looks at the results of the October 21974 election where the Labour party took power with a minority government in the United Kingdom. The paper examines the results of this election and then looks at the parties who fought the...
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Tension Between France and Britain During the Eighteenth Century
This 6 page paper explores the fight for territories in the New World and around the world. The tension between the two nations is explored. Referenced are the French and Indian War, the Battle for Quebec, the American Revolution and several other...
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Social Changes in Mid Nineteenth Century Europe
This 6 page paper looks at the way that the economic changes in mid nineteenth century Europe resulted in changes in the social structure. The paper includes discussion in the class structure, the long term impact of the industrial revolution and...
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