Academic papers on European History

An Important Transformation in the Middle Ages
This 7 page paper focuses on the Middle Ages and things to come about due to travel. The beginnings of globalization are highlighted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Operation Barbarossa
This 9 page paper discusses the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941; the reasons for the campaign and its objectives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Historical Tour to Vladivostok, Russia
A 3 page travel guide for an American seeking a historical tour of Russia's eastern-most southern city, Vladivostok. Always important as a naval outpost, Vladivostok's commercial enterprises grew along with the completion of the Trans-Siberian...
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Questions on the Crusades
A 6 page research paper that answers 4 specific questions covering issues pertaining to the Crusades. Topics covered include why Christians won the First Crusade; why religious tolerance dissolved in Islamic Spain; Why the Byzantine emperor expected...
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England After the Industrial Revolution
This 5 page paper looks at England after the industrial revolution and how that change along with imperialism affected the population. Various issues are discussed inclusive of changes in the family. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Roman History To The Fall of the Republic
A 3 page research paper that outlines briefly the culture of the Rome and the reasons behind the fall of the Roman republic. In ancient history, the power of Rome seemed eternal. This perception suggests questions as to what gave Rome her strength...
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Stalingrad Operations
This 12 page paper discusses some of the history, preparation and execution of Operation Barbarossa, which culminated in the Battle of Stalingrad. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Land Problem and the Collapse of the Roman Republic
This 8 page paper traces the problems that developed as the Empire expanded, specifically in regard to land, and argues that these difficulties led to civil war, and to a government so corrupt that it brought about the collapse of the Republic....
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Runciman: "The Fall of Constantinople 1453."
This 6 page paper discusses Steven Runciman's book about the fall of Constantinople, an event that shocked the Western world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"The Zimmerman Telegram"
This 5 page paper discusses Barbara Tuchman's book
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Justinian vs. Charlemagne
This 3 page paper briefly discusses the Byzantine and Carolingian Empires, and argues that the Mandate of Heaven (the right to continue ruling) should go to Justinian. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Role of Paul in Early Church/Early Russian History
A 3 page research paper that first gives a 1 paragraph description of the role of Paul in the early Christian Church. The remainder of the paper examines the Russian Primary Chronicle, an early twelfth century document, and can be deduced about...
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The Polish Free Elections and the Breakup of the USSR
This 10 page paper argues that among the reasons for the collapse of the USSR we must consider the impact of Polish movement Solidarity; the Polish free elections; and the ill-will that existed between Poland and Russia going back to WWII....
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Marie Antoinette and Alexandra Feodorovna
This 12 page paper discusses the way in which Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, and Alexandra Feodorovna, last czarina of Russia, were portrayed in literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Mussolini, Sarfatti and the Role of the State in the Arts
This 5 page paper discusses Mussolini's relationship with Margherita Sarfatti-Grassini and their thinking about the role of the state in art, and how Remarque and Kollwitz defied them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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