Academic papers on European History

FATE OF THE JEWS IN GERMAN OCCUPIED SOVIET UNION, 1941-1942
This 5 page paper discusses the treatment of the Jews in German occupied Soviet Union during 1941-1942. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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EFFECTS OF WAR IN THE WORKS OF FAULKS AND BARKER
This 4 page paper discusses the effects of war as philosphized by two modern authors: Sebastian Faulks(Birdsong) and Pat Barker (Regeneration). Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Aftermath of World War I
A 14 page overview of the social and political environment that resulted after World War I ended. This paper illustrates the relationships between European nations in the 1920s, contending that probably even less chance of global peace existed in...
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Russia and Its Adversaries
This 4 page paper looks at Russia and two of its adversaries. The way in which all nations are related to the United States is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Early Legal Codes
A 4 pages research paper that contrasts and compares various ancient legal codes that have survived to the present, specifically Aristotle's Politics, the Torah, the Code of Hammurabi and the Roman Twelve Tables. The writer argues that these legal...
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The Life and Times of Napoleon Bonaparte
This 3 page paper provides an overview of Napoleon's life and accomplishments. His role in France, and his legacy, are each explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Swing Riots of 1830
A paper which looks at the causes of the Swing Riots of 1830, in terms of the social and political conditions of agricultural labourers in the nineteenth century and the reforms which came about as a result of the riots.
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The Berlin Wall
A 9 page research paper that examines the history of the Berlin Wall, its rise and fall. The writer argues that an examination of the history of the Berlin Wall demonstrates that, just as its construction marked a height in the Cold War, its...
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Changes in the English language between the 14th and 18th centuries
An overview of the factors which affected changes in the English language from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century, with reference to the Great Vowel Shift, the influence of colonisation, and social and demographic changes over this period....
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The Reformation
This is a 4 page paper discussing how the Reformation contributed to the fragmentation of Europe. At the beginning of the 16th century, the Roman Catholic Church commanded a great deal of religious, political and social power in Europe. Those who...
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Impact of the Russian Revolution
A 3 page research paper that examines the impact of the Russian Revolution of 1917. The writer argues that it is not an understatement to say that any other political upheaval, before or since, has not rocked the world as severely for as long a...
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Rationale For Australia's Contributions To The War Against Hitler In World War II
10 pages in length. Understanding
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What We Lost in WWI/Article Analysis
A 4 page article analysis of J.S. Gordon's essay "What We Lost in the Great War." The writer argues that Gordon offers a different, insightful perspective on history that discusses not only events, but puts those events into the context of how they...
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War as Engine for Change
A 4 page research paper that examines the history of warfare in the 16th and 17th centuries and argues that war provided an engine for social change during this period. The writer discusses how military changes, such as increased army size, brought...
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Michael Hogan/The Marshall Plan
A 5 page book report on Michael Hogan's The Marshall Plan: America, Britain and the Reconstruction of Western Europe 1947-1952, which is a rich and detailed study of how the Marshall Plan evolved, was implemented and met the vast majority of its...
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