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Satyrica by Petronius

In six pages this paper discusses the reign of Emperor Nero in a historical analysis of this work from ancient Rome. Seven source...

Lucius in Apuleius' Golden Ass and St. Augustine

it is interesting to note that the heros first name is the same as both Apuleius himself, as well as the name of the author from w...

The Last of the Wine by Mary Renault

of restrained antagonism -- somewhat similar to the "Cold War" of the 1950s and 60s -- simmered just under the surface, threatenin...

Analysis of Old Mortality by Sir Walter Scott

In five pages this early 19th century historical fiction novel is analyzed in terms of the freedom struggles of the Covenanters ...

Overview of Homeopathy

In six pages homeopathy is defined in a historical consideration that includes an analysis of illness treatment effectiveness. Ni...

Organ's Ancient History

In six pages this paper discusses the organ in an historical overview of how it was invented and continues on up to its New World ...

Director James Cameron's 1998 Film Titanic

In three pages this paper discusses this blockbuster movie about the sinking of the Titanic in terms of plot outline and analyzes ...

Contextual Approach to Media Criticism in 'Star Wars' and 'Jaws'

This is an historical research paper of 8 pages that discusses the impact these films had on popular culture, economics, technolog...

The Importance of Geography In Braveheart

This paper examines the importance of geography in the historical-drama, Braveheart, which detailed the life of William Wallace. ...

An Analysis of the 1995 Film, Se7en

This paper provides an analysis of the film Se7en (Seven), in terms of form, cultural-historical background, and how the film is u...

An Analysis of the Film, Ben-Hur

This paper discusses the film, Ben-Hur from a historical and Biblical perspective. This five page paper has four sources listed i...

A Review of the Film, The Last Emperor

This paper provides a brief synopsis of the film's plot and analyzes the issue of historical accuracy. This three page paper has n...

A Review of the Film, Seven Years in Tibet

book since Harrer did not include his Nazi past in his autobiography. Harrer is totally self-centered at the beginning of the mo...

Native Americans Viewed Differently in Mean Spirit by Linda Hogan and The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

In seven pages this paper examines the role the historical time periods of the authors played in these very different glimpses of ...

Is The Unredeemed Captive by John Demos Nonfiction or Historical Fiction?

In five pages this paper argues that despite some fictitious elements this work by John Demos represents a text of historical fict...

Jocelyn Fey's Daughter of Time

In five pages the title is discussed along with an examination of the book, its characters, and historical counterparts. There ar...

An Analysis of Our Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms

In this six page paper the author explores one of the most controversial topics of today, the right granted by the Second Amendmen...

History and Contemporary Message of the U.S. Constitution's 4th Amendment

which it came to fruition and correlate this history to current applications. A number of critics of law enforcement suggest that...

No Social Perfection in Utopia by Sir Thomas More

The utopians of the 16th century were fairly relaxed on the matter of beliefs, though their moral codes seem to come from the Bibl...

Morality and Characterization in Oliver Twist

Different aspects of this Dickens tale are discussed in depth. Morality as well as characterization are issues given attention. An...

Geoffrey Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales

This essay delves into the man behind The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer. The author utilizes both an in depth reading of the...

A Comparison of the Autobiographies of Benjamin Franklin, Mary Rowlandson, & Olaudah Equinao

This paper compares and contrasts the lives of three influential early Americans. The themes of freedom, faith, and inspiration in...

Middle Passage by Charles Johnson

In five pages this book is considered in terms of the slave trade and the African Americans' factual and historical accounts conta...

A look at Grigory Rasputin

This is a comprehensive look at a historical Russian figure. Was he really wicked? These and other ideas are discussed. This seven...

Soviet Union and the Economy of Russia Before and After its Collapse

In forty eight pages this paper presents an historical overview of the Russian economy from the days of Peter the Great to the Sov...

Bosnia and Ethnic Cleansing

In eight pages sociological and historical perspectives are applied in this examination of the Serbs' ethnic cleansing and its rep...

Debate Over 'the Macedonian Question'

In twelve pages the Macedonian Question is the focus of this research paper's inquiry that includes an historical perspective on w...

Jewish Youth Strategies of Survival

In twelve pages this paper discusses the historical survival struggles encountered by Jewish youth. Eight sources are cited in th...

Overview of the Boer War

In twenty pages this research paper examines the Boer War in an historical consideration of its causes and consequences. There ar...

Maori Story in Two Worlds First Meetings Between Maori and Europeans by Anne Salmond

In six pages this historical overview of the Maori people examines its pride, trials, and tribulations as portrayed in this text b...