Academic papers on European History

A Short History of Perfume
This 5 page paper provides a history of the perfume industry. Attention is paid to its relevance in France as well as in ancient cultures. Various uses for perfumes are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Development of Modern Europe
This 3 page paper examines the industrial revolution and changes in thought in Europe. Farming is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Berlin Wall
This 9 page paper discusses the rise and fall of the infamous Berlin Wall. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Poland: During and After World War II
This 3 page paper discusses the Polish experience during the Second World War, and during the post-war period. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hitler & Machiavelli
A 3 page research paper that discusses Machiavelli
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Churchill/The Gathering Storm
A 5 page book review that examines Winston Churchill
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Napoleon Bonaparte: The Influences on Him and How He Influenced the World
This 10 page paper argues that many of Napoleon's ideas are original. However, he was able to glean ideas from a number of early leaders. His family and his family circumstances entered the picture in his desire to conquer Europe. Bibliography lists...
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Ancient Political Systems
A 6 page research paper that discusses the political positions of various authors from the ancient world. The writer asserts that the ancient world shares many similarities with the current era, as Western thought, philosophy, social system and...
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Witches and the Religious Majority in Preindustrial Europe
A 9 page paper examining the contrasts between those identified as witches in the European witch hunts of the Middle Ages and those that identified them. The author emphasizes the importance of religion, gender, and wealth in shaping the everyday...
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1948 through 1952: Politics Between the U.S. and Japan
This 5 page paper examines Japanese-U.S. relations between 1948 and 1952. The reverse course is the focus of attention. Information about the cold war is relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Waiting for War: Europe in 1939
This 8 page paper takes the perspective of a newspaper reporter commenting on condition in Europe just prior to the outbreak of WWII. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Significance of the Empire in History
The concepts of empire and imperialism are discussed in this 6 page paper. Howe's (2002) Empire: A Very Short Introduction is used along with Mommsen's (1980) Theories of Imperialism. It is argued that on balance, empires are more negative than...
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The Church in the Middle Ages.
This 5 page paper discusses the role of the church in the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Colonial Culture
A 5 page analysis of colonial culture. The paper relies on This Earth of Mankind by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson, Modern Inquisitions by Irene Silverblatt and Sexual Affronts and Racial Frontiers by Ann Stoer for...
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The Diary of Madeline, the Comtesse de Lyon
This 7 page paper takes the form of a diary to recount the events of the French Revolution. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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