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On the Fiftieth Anniversary of 'The Second Sex' Publication A Letter to Addressed to Simone De Beauvoir »

A 5 page letter to French philosopher and feminist Simone De Beauvoir on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of her controversial book, 'The Second Sex,' specifically addressing its continued relevance along with ideas which are no longer applicable in a world of birth control, legalized abortion and the relaxing ...
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George A. Reker's Counseling Families »

A 10 page paper which examines clinical psychologist George A. Rekers’ 1988 book, Counseling Families (Resources For Christian Counseling, 14), specifically concentrating on Dr. Rekers’ family counseling ideas to provide a greater understanding of the text and major emphasis.
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The Mexican Revolution by Alan Knight' »

This 9 page paper takes a critical look at Alan Knight’s The Mexican Revolution. Also included is a discussion on reporting of history and the view of another author concerning Knight’s book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey »

A 5 page research paper that examines Donald R. Hickey's unique perspective on the War of 1812 as stated in his book. In this work, Hickey offers a radically different perspective on this conflict then the one traditionally offered in most US history texts. No additional sources cited.
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US Government and the Native American Influence »

This 5 page essay looks at how Indians, particularly the Iroquois, influenced the evolution of the government of the United States. Donald A. Grinde’s book Exemplar of Liberty is discussed. Bibliography lists one source.
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Revolution at the Roots by William D. Eggers and John O'Leary »

A 6 page analysis of William D. Eggers and John O'Leary's book Revolution at the Roots, which offers a template for reforming government that could revolutionize the way that the country's cities and towns are run. No additional sources cited.
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Second World War's Mythological Nature »

A 4 page analysis of the book 'The Best War Ever: America and World War II,' by Michael C.C. Adams. The writer demonstrates how Adams explores and debunks the myths that Americans have insisted on associating with the 'last good war' - World War II. No additional sources cited.
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Stewart L. Udall's The Myths of August »

his 8 page paper discusses the theses contained in Udall's book, The Myths of August: A Personal Exploration of Our Tragic Cold War Affair With the Atom. Udall charges the United States Government with secrecy, with beginning the Atomic Age and denying any responsibility for the thousands of Americans harmed ...
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Pontiac Indian Conspiracy »

A 5 page essay on the two volume book, Conspiracy of Pontiac, by Indian war historian Francis Parkman. The writer provides an informative & critical analysis covering Parkman's style, theme, and literary allusions. No additional sources cited.
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The American Military and Asian Prostitution »

A 5 page look at Sturdevant & Stoltzfus's 'Let The Good Times Roll,' a book examining Asian prostitutes as a class of victims of American soldiers during times of war. Various social reasons for Asian prostitution are assessed and the American military is scrutinized for endorsing their solicitation. No ...
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Radicalism of the American Revolution, Urban Crucible, and Republicanism »

A 5 page paper detailing the concept of republicanism found in these two books. The writer compares and contrasts the authors' viewpoints on this topic (political power, European constitutional influence, etc; are discussed). No Bibliography.
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What I Saw at the Revolution by Peggy Noonan »

A 5 page report on Peggy Noonan's 1990 book. Speechwriter for Ronald Reagan and George Bush, Noonan gives a view of Washington of laughable images of self-importance while being pragmatic about herself and her own role. Of Irish-Catholic and middle class roots, Noonan gives a highly readable and ...
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British Industrial Revolution, Its Causes, and Impact »

A 5 page research paper which focuses on the work of historian E.J. Hobsbawm and his book Industry and Empire, in explaining the reasons why the Industrial Revolution occurred in Great Britain toward the end of the eighteenth century. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Main Street by Sinclair Lewis »

A 2 page essay on Lewis' 'Main Street' in which the writer discusses the book's unflattering vision of smalltown life in America. Quotes are used to support points made.
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Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo »

Dalton Trumbo's anti-war novel about the reflections of Joe Bonham makes a significant statement about the nature of man and the struggles of war. This 3 page paper provides a brief overview of Trumbo's book and considers the significance within the societal view he provides. No additional sources ...
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Reflections of the Nineteenth Century in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen »

A 5 page overview of Jane Austin's book 'Pride and Prejudice.' Emphasizes Austin's portrayal of women, social class, and their importance in marriage. No additional sources cited.
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Why Nations Go to War by Stoessinger »

A 10 page paper focusing primarily upon Stoessinger's book "Why Nations Go To War" and complementing it with extra research. The writer discusses war in the twentieth century, its causes & outcomes, etc;. The concept of Mutually Assured Destruction (M.A.D.) is examined and the possibility of another major conflict ...
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US Frontier Myth »

A 6 page examination of the frontier myth in United States history. Identifies greed and the never-ending drive for territorial expansion and control of resources, both natural and human, as the driving force for white Anglo Saxon males in the United States from the colonial period up until the ...
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The Radicalization of the American Revolution by Gordon S. Wood »

An 8 page paper looking at Gordon S. Wood's nonfiction book The Radicalization of the American Revolution in terms of its key issues. The paper illustrates Wood's belief that the American Revolution differed from other wars in that it not only replaced one ruler or ruling class with another, but ...
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George Washington's Genius »

A 4 page research paper which examines the book by Edmund S. Morgan whose basic premise is that Washington's genius lay primarily in his use and understanding of the principles of power. Morgan makes a good case for this argument as he gives insight into Washington's character and the politics ...
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Mason Weems' Fictional George Washington Text and the Actual Man »

Brief sociocultural analysis ( 4 pages in length) of Mason Weems' fictional book about George Washington (best known for the infamous "cherry tree" tale)- Author discusses nationalistic pride-related reasons for Weems having created so many promotional falsehoods about our nation's first president. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Civil Rights' Activist Anne Moody »

A 5 page analysis of Moody's autobiography, Coming of Age in Mississippi. The writer demonstrates that while this book gives a personal account of Moody's involvement with the Civil Rights movement, it can also be seen as a means of understanding what the general experiences of others who were drawn ...
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Gettysburg Tactics of General Robert E. Lee »

A 7 page research paper that examines Lee's tactics at Gettysburg. The paper looks at Lee's own military correspondence and also at the theories of historian Michael Palmer in his book Lee Moves North, which argues that Lee's style of command was instrumental in the loss. Bibliography lists 2 ...
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Just and Unjust Wars by Michael Walzer »

A 5 page analysis of Michael Walzer's book Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument with Historical Illustrations. Walzer discusses in detail the myriad ways that war has been perceived and how this impacts the topic of war and morality. No additional sources cited.
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Frederick Douglass versus the Confederacy »

A 5 page research paper which examines how the antebellum South was viewed through the eyes of white Southerners and then through the eyes of ex-slave Frederick Douglass. Using the work of Drew Faust in his book on the development of Confederate nationalism, the writer shows how white Southerners considered ...
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George Ritzer's The McDonaldization of Society »

The theory is explored by a look at George Ritzer's book The McDonaldization of Society in this 5 page paper. Related notions are discussed and many illustrations are used, including Wal Mart's attack on Sheryl Crow's CD. Also included is a comparison of the phenomenon to Marxist concepts.
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Beasely and Gibbons' 'History Of Women In Journalism' »

A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Taking Their Place' which details the history of women in journalism. Various notable female journalists are briefly discussed, as are the challenges they faced. Bibliography lists three sources.
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Richard Brookhiser's Founding Father »

This 6 page report discusses Brookhiser's 1996 biography of America's 'founding father.' Brookhiser's book describes a remarkably self-controlled man more concerned with principles than politics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Candide by Voltaire and 'Eldorado' »

A five page paper looking at this short section of Voltaire's novel in terms of its function within the book as a whole. The paper argues that Voltaire wrote the Eldorado section as a Utopia to reflect on the sorry state of life in the France of his day. No ...
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Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English »

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the basic points in Bede’s Ecclesiastical History of English, especially as they relate to the concept of kingship. This paper considers what Bede’s perceptions of the ideal kingdom or kingship might have been related to the text, and also assesses the ...
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Mexican History from the Perspective of Octavio Paz »

A 5 page research paper that examines the chapter in Octavio Paz's book, The Labyrinth of Solitude, that deals with the Mexican Revolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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We Now Know Rethinking the Cold War History by John Lewis Gaddis »

5 pages. Yale Professor John Lewis Gaddis, in his book, "We Now Know: Rethinking the Cold War History", tells us that the Cold War was inescapable. Depending upon one's interpretation, Gaddis ascertains that the Cold War possessed many instigators from American paranoia to a lack of mutual cooperation ...
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Cuba of Fidel Castro »

This five-page-paper presents a discussion on a book and a documentary film about the Cuban Revolution of 1959. The accuracy and fairness of the portrayals as well as how it affected the Cuban residents are all outlined. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Deliver Us from Evil by Norman Clark »

This 5 page paper looks at Norman Clark's powerful book about the prohibition era in America. The paper places a focus on the author's contribution and inclusion of his personal position. No additional sources cited.
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High Noon in Lincoln by Robert Utley »

A 5 page summation and analysis of Robert Utley's fascinating tale of violence on the frontier. The writer examines Utley's book about the Lincoln County War of 1878, "High Noon in Lincoln," as a means of discussing the perspective of Western ranchers relative to place and space. No additional ...
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An Examination of Pre Civil War Texas »

This 5 page paper considers the role of Texas as discussed in Campbell's book; "An Empire for Slavery". The development of Texas economically and the way in which the freedom of slaves was resisted with proactive measures is considered and o8utlined in this paper. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Thomas More and Thomas Hobbes on Religion and the State »

This 5 page paper considers and contrasts the way in which religion and the state are portrayed in Thomas More's Utopia and Thomas Hobbes' leviathan. The style and approaches of the book are different, and the precipitin of the authors is also at odds, the paper looks at this ...
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'1676' by Stephen S. Webb »

A 5 page research paper that examines the thesis proposed by historian Stephen S .Webb in his book '1676: The End of American Independence.' Webb suggests that the root cause of the discord during 1676 was the independent ways of the American colonists and that their submission to empire was ...
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The Nature of Democracy, Freedom, and Revolution by Herbert Aptheker »

A 5 page discussion of the opinions voiced by Herbert Aptheker in his 1967 book 'The Nature of Democracy, Freedom and Revolution.' The writer argues that by contrasting Marxist philosophy against 'bourgeois' democracy and revolution, Aptheker offers a perspective on history and political philosophy that is truly intriguing, if somewhat ...
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Critical Analysis of American Slavery, American Freedom by Edmund S. Morgan »

A 5 page essay that summarizes and analyzes Edmund S. Morgan's book 'American Slavery, American Freedom.' Morgan argues that the simultaneous development of slavery and freedom represents the central paradox of early American history. This text goes far in explaining the paradox. No additional sources cited.
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John Lewis Gaddis' We Now Know Rethinking Cold War History »

A 6 page analysis of "We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History" by John Lewis Gaddis. The writer presents a summation of the author's main points and argues that the main theme of the book is that the Cold War resulted solely from the ideological imperatives of the Communist Party ...
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War Without Mercy by John Dower »

A 5 page summation and analysis of the major points in John Dower's War Without Mercy. In this book, Dower examines the conflict in the Pacific during World War II from the perspective of how it represented long-standing attitudes and racial prejudices. Dower shows how both sides—Axis and Allied—saw ...
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Alice Walker's Crusade Against Female Genital Mutilation »

This 10 page paper wages a persuasive argument to fight female genital mutilation (FGM). Alice Walker's book "Anything We Love Can Be Saved : A Writer's Activism" is the impetus for the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Battle of Gettysburg According to Michael Shaara in The Killer Angels »

A 7 page essay that examines Michael Shaara's fictionalized account of the Battle of Gettysburg as presented in his novel, The Killer Angels. In this book, Shaara takes the reader into the possible mindset of three of the principal players in that drama, Lee, Longstreet, and (for the Union) Chamberlain. ...
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Patience and the Civil Rights' Reform Strategies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. »

A 6 page discussion of the manner in which Dr. Martin Luther King utilized patience and strategy in implementing civil reform in regard to black rights. This paper contends that despite the title of Dr. King’s most popular book, Dr. King did wait till the time was right for ...
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Sean Greenwood's Britain and The Cold War, 1945-91 »

A 5 page paper that presents an overview of the entitled book. In this volume, Greenwood asserts that Britain's role in the Cold War has most often been understated and worse, the role of Britain during these years has been misunderstood as well as misrepresented. The author uses documents from ...
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Feminist Movement's 'Second Wave' »

This 8 page paper discusses the history and origins of the feminist movement. Also discussed is the use of feminist rhetoric. The book Persuasion and Social Movements is used to explore the application by the women's rights movement of social rhetoric. Examples are given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Peter Grose's Operation Rollback »

A 5 page research paper that examines Peter Grose's book on Operation Rollback, which is the saga of various American intelligence agencies and their endeavors to overthrow Communism during the Cold War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Nineteenth Century American Racism and Alexis de Tocqueville »

This paper examines the comments about black people in the United States written by French politician Alexis de Tocqueville in his book, Democracy in America. The paper also compares how the 19th century words of de Toqueville are still true today. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Issues Featured in Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin »

This 6 page paper deals with the issues of Harriet Beecher Stowe's book, Uncle Tom's Cabin. A synopsis of the novel is given and the ideas of both Stowe and Abraham Lincoln are compared in regard to the issue of slavery. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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