Academic papers on European History

Theories Spawned by Industrialization
A 5 page research paper that argues that the Industrial Revolution, which reshaped the economies of Western European nations, brought wealth to many, but it also brought intense hardship to the average working person. Because of the hardships and...
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Was the Vichy Regime Fascist?
A 3 page essay that examines the scholarship of historian Robert O. Paxton, who addresses the question of whether or not French government during the German occupation was fascist. Putting the answer simply, Paxton answers "yes," that "In the...
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Alfred and education in England
A paper which looks at the influence which Alfred the Great had on educational provision in England, after the Viking raids on religious centres destroyed the education network during the Dark Ages. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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Camus on the Algerian War
A 4 page essay that examines the position of Albert Camus, the famous French existentialist philosopher was born and raised in French Algiers, a Pied noir and a liberal, regarding the Algerian War. The writer shows that his stance on the Algerian...
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The French Revolution
A 5 page overview of the French Revolution. The author contends that this revolution had its roots deeply imbedded in France's history. The problems leading up to the revolution, in fact, can be traced some one-hundred years to a point preceding...
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Victorian theatre and technology
A paper which considers the impact which industrialisation and new technology had on the development of the Victorian theatre, in terms of both social culture and specific aspects of the staging of plays. Bibliography lists 3 sources
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Kutuzov and Napoleon
A paper which considers the different types of statecraft employed by Kutuzov and Napoleon in Tolstoy's War and Peace, and outlines the reasons why the Russian's methods were successful where the French general's were not. Bibliography lists 3...
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The Nature of the English Aristocratic Class System and Cecil Woodham-Smith
A 7 page paper which examines, with supporting examples from the text, what determined English class system during the nineteenth century, what it meant to be a member of the English peerage, the rights associated with being a member of nobility,...
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BRITISH CATTLE PRODUCTS AND THE EUROPEAN UNION
This 8-page paper focuses on various questions concening the late 20th century problem of "mad cow" disease in Britain, the resultant ban on British beef throughout the EU, and the resulting British policy on non-cooperation. Also under discussion...
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Cycle plays and Commedia del
A paper which describes the Pageant, or Cycle Plays of the early medieval period and the Commedia del
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Did the Germans Bring the Nazi Tyranny Upon Themselves?
A 5 page overview of the conditions leading up to the Nazi tyranny which engulfed Germany during the World War II era. The author contends that in many respects the Germans brought this tyranny upon themselves. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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THE COLD WAR AND INTERNATIONAL THEORY
This 10-page paper analyses some various theories of international relations when it comes to discussing the Cold War. The theories examined include liberalism, realism and constructivist. Biblliography lists 5 sources.
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Nationalism and Reunification: Examples from Germany and Italy
A 4 page overview of nineteenth century European history. The author asserts that a strong sense of nationalism can allow a country to overcome all odds. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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17th England & Transformation
A 4 page research paper that discusses the 17th century as a time of transformation in England. The writer argues that the seventeenth century was a period of rapid change in England, economically, politically and religiously. In his text The...
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BRITISH MILITARY LEADERSHIP DURING WORLD WAR I
This 4-page paper attempts to explain the statement "lions led by donkeys" as it pertains to the British military leadership during World War I. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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