Jacques Ellul's Concept of Revolution Applied to 16th-20 Century European History
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page paper which assesses the truth of Jacques Ellul's assertion that revolution is merely an invisible thread woven by civilization rather than a driving force. Specifically examined are the political, social, intellectual and economic changes which evolved from the Scientific Revolution of the 16th century through the end of World War II. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Ellul.wps

Jews During the Ottoman Empire
[ send me this paper ]
A 10 page paper tracing the history of the Jews and their persecution during the Ottoman Empire. Discusses the history of the Jews leading up to the Ottoman Empire to establish a background for understanding the persecution during the empire's 600 year existence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Jewsotto.wps

Life Changing Events: "Angela's Ashes"
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which discusses several life changing events, experienced by the author, which take place in "Angela's Ashes" by Frank McCourt. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAangelaash.wps

Long Distance's Increasing Importance
[ send me this paper ]
A 4 page paper discussing reasons for greater incidence and growing importance of long distance migration since the 16th century. There were nearly as many reasons as there were immigrants, not all of them voluntary. The paper discusses Australia as an early British penal colony; the German pioneering spirit and love of culture; and of course the shame of American slavery. The three groups are discussed in terms of their reasons for emigrating, their reception in their new country and the post-migration adaption. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Migrlong.wps

Medieval Coinage
[ send me this paper ]
In this 8 page research paper, the writer examines issues and circumstances concerning the coining of money during medieval times. Economic situations are assessed and the overall impact that coining had over the centuries is determined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Coins.wps

Medieval Judaism
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page essay responding to the lot of the Jewish in the Middle Ages. The paper mentions the premier Jewish philosopher of the era, Maimonides, and a few of his positions that are tenets of Orthodox Jewish doctrine today. It glances at the fact that practicing Jews, through application, education and commitment, are generally effective at their work, regardless of what that work might be, and that the anti-Semitism of the time might have sprung more from envy than from dogmatic differences. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Jews.wps

Medieval Monasticism
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page essay examining the role of monasteries in the Middle Ages, and using Monte Cassino, founded by St. Benedictine, as the standard against which others are compared. One cited reference.
Filename: Monast.wps

Nationalism; From Scotland to China
[ send me this paper ]
This 3 page paper looks at the way nationalism has surfaced in recent years. To demonstrate the ideology behind nationalism, and that it does not always lead to violence; the examples of Scotland and China are used. The paper considers why nationalism has surfaced in this diverse states in recent years and how it can be seen as representative of current conditions and feelings. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEnatscc.wps

Can't decide on a paper? Email us for FREE, one page excerpts from as many papers as you like!