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Papers On European History
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Admiral Karl Donitz: The Nature and Extent of His World War II Achievements For Germany
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A 6 page overview of the accomplishments of Donitz during his time as leader of the Germany’s U-boat service and after his eventual replacement of Hitler as head of state. Contends these accomplishments are not only interesting from a historical perspective, however. Indeed they offer us much in terms of modern day leadership theory such as the trait theory and the contingency model presented by Hiefretz (1994) in “Leadership Without Easy Answers”. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Adolf Hitler
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A 6 page paper which examines to what extent the German dictator was a political genius, master orator, psychopath, political and/or mass murderer. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Adolf Hitler and His Impact on the International System
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A 14 page overview of Hitler's impact on the international system. Hitler convinced the
German people that his intent was to improve German economics. His real intent was to overthrow the world. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” and the Relationship Between the
State, Culture, and Race
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This 5 page report discusses Hitler’s
infamous “Mein Kampf,” written between 1924-27. In it, he
outlined his policies for the future as he told how he had
evolved. In it, it is clear that he always believed himself to
be a man of great talent, whether as an artist or architect or
the leader of his political party. For Hitler, the connection
between the state and culture was clear and he used the issue of
race to establish that his own vision of how culture and state
are inter-related and how the wrong “type” of person can pervert
what he determined to be the true and necessary relationship
between state and cultural refinement and enlightenment.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWhitkam.wps
Adolf Hitler’s Thoughts on H.G. Wells’ “Time Machine”
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A 5 page fictional account of what Hitler might have thought if he read Wells’ classic work of science fiction. Written as though by Hitler himself, this paper illustrates a captivation with the wonders of science and how those wonders can be turned toward human betterment as well as with the parallels between the Eloi of Wells’ novel and the Jews of Hitler’s time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPtimeMc.rtf
Advantages Of Transition Economies Joining EMU
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A 5 page paper. The Economic Monetary Union (EMU) was outlined in the Treaty on European Union, signed in 1992 in Maastricht. Fifteen nations are now members with about twelve more applying for membership. The applicants are all transition economies who are struggling to meet the criteria to join. This paper outlines the criteria and discusses the advantages these nations will gain from membership. The writer also comments on what some of the future disadvantages may be. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGemutrs.rtf
Advice to Louis XIV
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A twelve page paper in which the writer acts as adviser to Louis XIV of France at the beginning of his reign, looking at the political and financial issues which need to be addressed in the context of the maintenance of the power of the Crown and the establishment of France as a mercantile and military power in Europe.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLlouis.wps
Africa’s Relationship with Europe
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A 3 page paper outlining the course of relations of Europe and Africa, from initial inquiry to the “Middle Passage,” to colonization and eventually freedom. Virtually all sea-faring European nations took a turn at Africa. The path of decolonization followed a pattern common among colonies gaining their independence from a foreign power. Those in leadership positions initially looked to the occupying power for assistance, then for freedom and self-determination. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSafricaEurHis.rtf
AGRARIAN POLICIES OF MAO ZEDONG AND JOSEPH STALIN
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This 5 page paper compares Mao Zedong's view of an agrarian society to that of Joseph Stalin's. Conclusions as to why they both failed in their implementation and the results of their flawed policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBmaoag.rtf
Aiding Democratic Consolidation In Turkey
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A 9 page paper with specific sections. The first section discusses the techniques used for aiding democratization that the U.S. could use. The second section provides an overview of the situation in Turkey, a short history of democracy, problems, the delay in the application to join the EU. These are meant to illustrate the impediments or obstacles to consolidation. Next, the essay offers some suggestions for aiding democratic consolidation in Turkey and finally, the writer discusses some suggestions for improving the toolbox of techniques used. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Air War -- Taking Warfare to New Heights
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This 6 page report discusses the ways in
which the introduction of airplanes to military applications and war changed the entire
face of war -- from strategy to implementation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWevowar.rtf
Albanians From Kosovo
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A 5 page paper which examines some of the history of the
Albanians who are from Kosovo. The paper examines why they wished to leave their
country and why they are choosing Switzerland for relocation. Bibliography lists 4
sources.
Filename: RAksvo.rtf
Alexander the Great’s Successors & Hellenistic Culture
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A 6 page research paper that offers an examination of the Hellenistic era. The writer first discusses the fate of Alexander’s empire after his death and how it was divided among his successors, and then focuses on the legacy of Hellenistic culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Alexander's Logistical Genius vs. the U.S. in Iraq
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This 6 page paper compares Alexander the Great's logistical expertise with the badly mishandled U.S. effort in Iraq in 2003. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Alfred and education in England
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A paper which looks at the influence which Alfred the Great had on educational provision in England, after the Viking raids on religious centres destroyed the education network during the Dark Ages. Bibliography lists 2 sources
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Alfred Nobel and The Invention Of Nitroglycerin
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A 7 page paper that recounts the history and effects of Alfred Nobel's trials with nitroglycerin. Contrary to popular belief, Nobel did not invent nitroglycerin, but his invention of dynamite, its first usable form, was a significant breakthrough for the scientific community as well as industrialization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nobel.wps
Algeria: French Colonization
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A 9 page review of the France's colonization of Algeria. This paper examines the impetus for that colonization and its long-term effects. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPalgeriaFrnchColoniz.rtf
Alterative History; What Might Have Occurred Had Hitler Successfully Invaded Great Britain
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This 5 page paper takes an alternative approach to history and considers what may have occurred had Hitler and the Nazi's been successful in invading Great Britain. The writer considers the German policies of the time and evidence from other countries in order to reach some conclusions. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEgerwin.rtf
America's Superiority During the Cold War
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This 9 page paper supports the view that the U.S. had always been more powerful than the U.S.S.R. Thus, the arms race was just an illusion as the U.S. really held all the power. Still, concerns about former Soviet weaponry remain. The cold war and its legacy is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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American Foreign Policy -- End of World War II to 1975
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This 5
page report discusses the period immediately following the end of
World War II, when it became increasingly clear that the
alliances that existed between the Soviet Union and the U.S. were
not likely to last. Military and economic commitments were made
by both the “East” and the “West” to establish their dominance in
certain regions and led the world into the Cold War. Bibliography
lists one source.
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American Foreign Policy after World War II
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This 5 page report
discusses how the world political scene evolved in terms of
American globalist goals and objectives. As World War II came to
a conclusion, it was clear that alliances made in the time of war
would have little likely of surviving the stress of peace. For
those who formed their attitudes in the midst of the relatively
simplistic thinking of West equals good and East equals bad, or
Communism is evil and all people “deserve” capitalism,” the
change in ideologies represented by globalization and
international partnerships have been staggering. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWforpo2.wps
American Policies and World Revolutions: 1890s to 1945
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A 6 page discussion of the different approaches in U.S. policies toward revolutionary actions. Summarizes U.S. concerns in the Russian, Chinese, and Mexican Revolutions and concludes that these concerns are very different dependent both on geography and political ideology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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An Analysis of Empire
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This 3 page paper looks at a Marxist position as compared with newer theorists . Empire and globalization are two concepts discussed. Capitalism is also at the crux of the argument that supports the Marxist position. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA350Emp.rtf
An Analysis of Yugoslavia’s History: 1918 to 1991
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This is an 8 page paper analyzing the history of Yugoslavia and its divisions of nation states and provinces within the years 1918 to 1991. After World War I, Yugoslavia was formed and over the course of the next 70 years underwent radical changes in its national borders. Up until the socialist republic in 1946, historical and national alliances had been divided only to be reunited again by the socialists. However, the nations did not get independence or international recognition until the break-up of Yugoslavia in 1991.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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An Examination of the Extermination of German Gypsies
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A 6 page paper which examines the extermination of German gypsies, which commenced in earnest during Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich (1933-1945). Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGgypsies.rtf
An Historical Milestone: The Russian Revolution
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A 6 page paper which describes the events and who/what were the ideas associated with the revolution, how it influenced the world at that time, and how it continues to influence the twenty-first century world. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGrusrev.rtf
An Important Transformation in the Middle Ages
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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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An Interesting Blend of Democracy, Capitalism and Socialism in Western Europe
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A 7 page overview of the political face of Western Europe. Uses Great Britain and Germany as examples of democratic countries which incorporate an interesting blend of socialism into their politics and economics. Notes that there are tremendous differences even within Western Europe as to the role of the government in human welfare and economics and how these individual outlooks blend with the concept of democracy. Emphasizes that socialist systems can, and do, exist even within democracies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Overview of Interviewee #59 of the Harvard University Refugee Project
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This 7 page paper provides a summary of this refugee who was interviewed as part of a project from Harvard University. The information focuses on the U.S.S.R. in the early part of the twentieth century as viewed by a young female scientist. No bibliography.
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An Overview of the Battle of Dunkirk
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of this well known World War II rescue operation. The significance of the battle is evaluated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Overview of the Russian Correctional System
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This 5 page paper examines the Russian penitentiary system and how it has gone through some changes. A basic overview is provided.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA611Rus.rtf
Analysis of "I, Claudius" and "Claudius the God":
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This 12 page paper gives a brief summary of these books by Robert Graves. However, the paper primarily focuses on Claudius and compares Robert Graves' version of Claudius to the actual historical version of the same person. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Analysis of an Article on Russia
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This 3 page paper relates the summary of an article on Russia to a course that a student is taking. Information about the cold war is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Analysis of Erich Maria Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” in a Historical Context
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A 5 page paper which examines the novel within the context of European history during the 19th and 20th centuries, considers what was special about World War I which inspired such literary eloquence, and discusses what motivated Remarque to write his novel. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Analysis of Julian Barnes', "A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters":
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This 4 page paper presents an analysis of this unique and startling fictional account of the history of the world, illuminating its commentary on spirituality and human nature. Furthermore, this paper examines this work in light of other great works of literature, such as the book of Genesis, Augustine's "Confessions", Freud's "Civilization and its Discontents", and others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Analysis of the film, "Elizabeth":
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This 3 page paper examines three historical issues highlighted in the film "Elizabeth", starring Kate Blanchett. For instance, the Reformation is among those historical occurances discussed in this paper. Bibliography lists no sources.
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Ancient Political Systems
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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 religion find their deepest roots in the ancient history of the Mediterranean world. Examination of the writings of a variety of ancient scholars offers insight into how these ancient Greeks and Romans viewed the world and how their political and societal systems functioned. Authors discussed include Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Paul, and Xenophon. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Ancient Ruins of Slievemore in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland
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A 10 page paper which examines the deserted village of Slievemore, who lived there, what kind of people, their way of life, the time period in which it existed and what happened to the settlement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGslieve.rtf
Anti-Semitic Policies in Nazi Germany, Nazi Austria and Nazi Poland
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which the Third Reich Nazi policies were similar and different in these three countries. Each country is considered in the way the policies were implemented and the effects that they had on the country. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEnaziap.wps
Anti-Semitism: Before and After the Enlightenment
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A 5 page overview of the undercurrent of anti-Semitism which paralyzed the world before the Enlightenment and reappeared in force soon afterward. Although the Enlightenment, a period also known as the Jewish Emancipation, would see tremendous advances for Jews in world culture the ugly head of anti-Semitism would reenter the world with Adolf Hitler. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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