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French Revolutions's Causes and Effects »

6 pages in length. The French Revolution quickly developed into an unstoppable torrent due a constitutional reform movement initiated by a select group of aristocrats (the Assembly of Notables) in 1787, which culminated with the establishment of a Republic in September 1792 and the execution of the king and ...
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20th Century Women's Suffrage Movement »

A 6 page overview of women’s fate in the Twentieth Century and their struggle to change that fate. Notes the importance of a collective voice such as that witnessed in the women’s suffrage movement, the Progressive movement, and the Civil Rights movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Impact of Great Men During Times of Revolution »

A 3 page contention that ever since the Revolution of 1789 the French have exhibited a tendency to look to 'great men' to restore order and tranquillity after moments of great political or social upheaval. Notes that this tendency is really not that uncommon, however, for people who have ...
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Enlightenment Ideals and Military Theory »

A 25 page research paper that examines the ways in which the ideals of the Enlightenment impacted the military and military theory in the late eighteenth century. The writer discusses how this caused armies to change from being dynastic in nature to nationalistic, and also how wars changed from being ...
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Norman Hampson's Arguments on the French Revolution »

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the central arguments and underpinnings of the French Revolution of 1789. This paper assesses the arguments of Norman Hampson, who has argued that frustrated attempts at moderation could have established a new society peacefully, but that the nobility blocked this kind ...
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18th and 19th Century Equality and Liberty »

This 5 page paper assesses the tensions between liberty and equality as outlined in Hunt's The French Revolution and Human Rights and Mill's On Liberty. This paper considers whether the concepts of liberty and equality are compatible or incompatible as reflected upon by Hunt and Mill. Bibliography lists ...
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History of Europe »

This 6 page paper provides answers to four questions posed by a student. The answers are chock full of information pertinent to the French Revolution and Robespierre’s rule as well as Napoleon’s problems when he took the reigns. The significance of the unification of Germany and Italy is explored ...
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18th Century European Power Struggles »

This 12 page paper assesses eighteenth century Europe and evaluates changes in power through different nation states. France is the focal point of this paper which takes the position that the French Revolution, and others, were started due to neglect by the sitting monarchs. Annotated bibliography lists 4 sources. ...
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Comparisons and Contrasts Between Herve and Alexis de Tocqueville »

An 11 page paper exploring the writings of father and son Alexis de Tocqueville and Herve de Tocqueville regarding the French Revolution. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Days of the French Revolution by Christopher Hibbert »

A 5 page review of Christopher Hibbert's 'Days of the French Revolution' -- a book detailing the socio-political events surrounding the conflict of 1789. The primary source is cited in bibliography.
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France's Revolutions of 1789 and 1815 »

In 7 pages, the author discusses the years of the French Revolution and how the France of 1789 was different from the France of 1815. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Reflections on the French Revolution by Edmund Burke »

In 5 pages, the author presents a report on 'Reflections on the French Revolution' by Edmund Burke, discussing the historical setting, the influence of the time, place, class, attitudes, and prejudice with a true understanding of the document. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Modern Era Characterized by the French Revolution »

An 8 page research paper that examines why the French Revolution is considered by many historians to be the beginning of the modern era. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Flora Tristan's Feminist Socialist Philosophy »

This 6 page paper provides an overview of this feminist socialist’s philosophy. Others such as Karl Marx are mentioned as being influential in its development. The French Revolution is also discussed as being significant. Biographical information is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century French Battles According to George Lefebvre and Roland Mousnier »

This 5-page paper compares and contrasts views held by Roland Mousnier and George Lefebvre in terms of what caused uprising in 17th and 18th century France. This essay examines both the causes, and the roles of the peasants, merchant classes and aristocracies in The Fronde (mid-1600s) and the French Revolution ...
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Historically Comparing British and French Politics »

This 6 page paper explores reasons for the relative stability of the British government as compared with the history of France in this realm. The Enlightenment is discussed as well as the French Revolution. Politics over the past two centuries are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Defending Robespierre »

This 3 page paper discusses a possible defense for Robespierre, the man known as "Master of the Terror" during the French Revolution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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French And Industrial Revolutions: Changes To Society And Philosophy »

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the influence of the Industrial and French Revolutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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French, Spanish, and British Colonists »

A 4 page paper which examines the difference between French and Spanish colonists and British colonists as it relates to revolution and rebellion against Britain. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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French Revolution Reasons and Resulting Changes »

This 4 page paper discusses some of the changes that resulted from the French Revolution; its successes and failures; what evolved from it; and why it occurred in the first place. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Differing Feminist Perspectives »

This 3 page paper examines the views of several feminists and compares and contrasts them. The French Revolution is a part of the discussion when political ideology is also examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Britain and America Up to the Revolution »

A 4 page paper which examines the relations between Britain and America after the French and Indian War and prior to the Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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French Revolution Progression »

3 pages in length. The French Revolution quickly turned into a relentless deluge of death that culminated by creating a Republic and executing the king and queen. From its roots as a constitutional reform movement instigated by an assemblage of aristocrats to its ultimate climax that left people ...
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The French Revolution: Causes and Effects »

A 10 page overview of the factors that contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution. This paper sums up events and the ultimate impact. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Impact of Female Actresses During the French Revolution »

This three-page-paper discusses the important position that female actresses held during the French Revolution. Why they allowed to become important and the problems it caused are also addressed. Bibliography lists one source.
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China and Women's Roles »

This 5 page paper discusses the role of women in China and how it has changed and evolved, especially since the Cultural Revolution. This paper explains the traditional role of women as well as the current status of women in China. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Religion and Change from the Fourteenth to the Eighteenth Century »

This 3 page paper examines how religion has affected art, politics, and science during this period in European history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Women's Roles in India and China »

This 5 page paper examines the role of women in both China and India and determines how their role has changed in recent years. Furthermore, this paper discusses the Cultural Revolution in China as a turning point for those women. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The American Revolution and Women »

An 8 page research paper that examines the role that American women played in fighting and winning the American Revolutionary War. The typical history text on the American Revolution gives more copy to Paul Revere's horse then it does to the role that American women played on obtaining that victory. ...
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Victorian England and the Differences Between Men's and Women's Roles »

This 10 page paper looks at differences between men and women in Victorian England. The effects of the industrial revolution on women's roles as well as the changing status of the church are included. Christian manliness is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Nazi Revolution and Women's Role »

This 10 page paper discusses the role which women played in the Nazi Revolution. This paper emphasizes their gender-specific role and the goals of the Nazi party in relation to women. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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European Revolutions and 'The Communist Manifesto' »

This is a 5 page paper discussing the Communist Manifesto from its formation and the influence of the French Revolution to its revision inspired by the European revolutions of 1848, the year it was published. The revised Manifesto emphasized action and interaction and was adopted by the European unions which ...
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Combination of Economic and Political Themes in 'The Communist Manifesto' »

5 pages in length. The ways in which The Communist Manifesto combines political themes discussed in the context of the French Revolution with the economic development of the Industrial Revolution are illustrated through the philosophy that was purely Karl Marx, addressing his views on the collapse of several regimes which ...
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Society and Politics of the French Speaking Portion of Africa »

This 5 page report discusses the French theory and resultant attitude of a “civilizing mission” in terms of its relationships with the nations of Africa. The ways in which such attitudes shaped the mindsets and identity of French-speaking African nations are as deeply imbedded as the ides of the ...
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Comparison of Scientific Revolution of 1500 and the Industrial Revolution of 1750 »

A 5 page paper discussing the two 'revolutions' with emphasis on England. The machinery, methods and products of the Industrial Revolution are now curiosities of history; the contributions of the Scientific Revolution live on in fact. The Industrial Revolution provided lessons in how people should not be expected ...
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Civil Rights Movement and Civil Disobedience »

A 3 page review of the importance of non-violent tactics in the Montgomery bus boycott and the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins. The author of this paper concludes that while not all is equal in the U.S. today, these key movements served to level the playing field substantially. Bibliography ...
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The Revolutions in Egypt and Cuba »

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the 1952 Egyptian revolution with the 1959 Cuban revolution. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Fragile Glory by Richard Bernstein »

An 8 page paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text on France and the French entitled Fragile Glory (1990). Topics covered include French character, comparisons with US culture and French politics. No additional sources cited.
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French Culture and Fragile Glory by Richard Bernstein »

A 5 page research paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text Fragile Glory, A Portrait of France and the French (1990).Topics addressed include the Greenpeace affair, French contentiousness, and French politicians and politics. No additional sources cited.
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Comparative Analysis of the Press in Great Britain and France »

A 6 page research paper that compares and contrasts French and British newspaper reporting. The writer argues that French newspapers are moving toward more investigative reporting, while British journalists, according to Pilger (1996b) appear to be moving away from investigative journalism. While French papers continue to assume that their ...
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French Literary Relationships Between Males and Females »

This 7 page paper looks at the novel The Invisible Man at the Window, and other French literature to see how men and women are portrayed. Gender issues are discussed in addition to the love relationships that exist between them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Heroines in Literature and How They Have Evolved »

This 4 page paper chronicles the development of the literary heroine through the ages, profiling the characters of Anna Karenina, Sarah(French Lieutenant's Woman), Nora (The Doll's House) and Maria (Maria Nef). Bibliographpy lists 3 sources.
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Answers to 5 Student Question on the French Revolution »

This 5 page paper provides answers to five questions posed by a student in a Q&A format. Topics include reasons for the origination of the revolution as well as events leading up to the revolution. The relationship to the American Revolution as well as Napoleon's role in France after the ...
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1959's Cuban Revolution »

A 5 page examination of the positive and negative effects of the 1959 Cuban Revolution. Some of the issues address include the racial population since the revolution, the economic status, and the conditions relating to the seizure of property during the revolution. In many ways, however, the revolution is not ...
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A Review of The Princess of Cleves »

An eight-page paper looking at this seventeenth century novel by Marie de La Fayette. The paper shows how the events of this unabashedly "women's novel" nonetheless contain social criticism and a clear insight into French history in the sixteenth century. Bibliography lists seven sources.
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Iran's Influence on the Cold War in 1979 »

In 1979 the Iranian Revolution had an impact on the cold war. Prior to the revolution the government was aligned with the US, following the revolution there was a significant shift. This 4 page paper looks at how and why the revolution impacted on the international political relationship between the ...
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PE and the Effects of the Renaissance »

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the Renaissance period on physical education. Specifically, major renaissance happenings such as the black plague, the Spanish Inquisition, and the crusades are discussed in terms of their effect on physical education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Slavery During the European Renaissance »

A 3 page overview of Renaissance slavery, slavery occurring between the fourteenth and seventeenth century AD in Europe. The author emphasizes the similarities and differences between Renaissance slavery and American slavery. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Woman Soldier's Own Story: The Autobiography of Xie Bingying A Critique »

A 5 page review of the first English translation of the experiences of one Chinese woman in pre-revolutionary China. The contention is presented that Xie’s experiences serve to dispel the Twentieth Century notion that up until the 1949 revolution China remained to a large degree traditional. Bibliography ...
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Industrial Revolution, Gender Distinction, and Fashion »

A 14 page discussion of the contention that gender differentiation in both the public and private spheres became increasing exaggerated during the Industrial Revolution. The author describes the clothing of the time by decade and concludes that gender distinctions in terms of fashion were indeed exaggerated. Women's fashions ...
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