Academic papers on European History

Democracy in an Industrial Society?
Democracy has existed as a form of governing organization in most societies, in one form or another, from the time that government has been necessary. The recent past has been defined by the evolution of industrialism. Democratic governance and...
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Edmund Burke's 'Reflections on the French Revolution'
In 5 pages, the author presents a report on 'Reflections on the French Revolution' by Edmund Burke, discussing the historical setting, the influence of the time, place, class, attitudes, and prejudice with a true understanding of the document. ...
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Patriotism Equals Fascism?
5 pages in length. Is there any truth to the allegation that patriotism has become an offshoot of fascism? One can certainly argue that over the years, the direction of patriotism has taken on a decidedly fascist climate in that the promotion of...
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America's Balance Between Democracy and Elitism
A 3 page paper discussing the dangers to democracy that exist in our system of government. In The Federalist Papers, Publius stresses repeatedly that the government is to be that of representation of the people. For his part of the Federalist...
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European Union / Economic and Sociologic Considerations
A 13 page research paper positing that the EU is advantageous to the world for many reasons. The writer considers the economic pros and cons, as well as sociological concerns in areas ranging from the military to refugee poverty. The main...
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Nationalism Leads to War
A 5 page research paper that examines the problems that are inherent in nationalism. The writer discusses the two major forms of nationalism and demonstrates how much of the conflict that has characterized the twentieth century resulted from the...
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Napoleon and the French Revolution
This 5 page paper looks at Napoleon
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Frederic Morton/ Vienna 1888/1889
A 5 page analysis of historian Frederic Morton's book, A Nervous Splendor: Vienna 1888/1889. The writer discusses how Morton pictures the Viennese society of that period as basically flawed with problems in both classes, the aristocracy and the...
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Rubens' Influence on Van Dyck
During the period known as the High Renaissance, the ideal in painting was based on the ability of the artist to use the newly developed techniques of perspective to add realism to their depiction's. One of the artists who helped define the...
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Italian Influence on Rubens and Ter Brugghen
The Renaissance of the fifteenth and sixteenth century was centered in Italy. The era of the High Renaissance was the defining characteristic of the art community when both Rubens and Ter Brugghen were in Italy. Both of these artists were greatly...
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The Major Factors Governing British Relations, Population Growth and Industrialization, 1750 to 1914
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the history and industrial development of England and reflects upon the significance of some major events, including the progression of the Corn Laws and the initiation of World War I. In addition, this...
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Spain and the European Union
The news out of Europe has been, for the most part, very positive and indicative of changes for the better. The strength of the European Union and the incorporation of most of the major currencies into one has the world waiting to see how the...
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Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography
In 5 pages the author discusses 'The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin' by Benjamin Franklin and how this work reflects the ideals of the Enlightenment in both form and context. No other sources.
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Individualism and Fascism
This 5 page report discusses the continuities between democratic and
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McCarthyism and the Cold War
An 8 page research paper that focuses on the McCarthy era and how it fitted into the overall political atmosphere of the Cold War. The writer argues that there was a communist threat in the 1950s
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