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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 ...

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...

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...

Epidemic Proportions of the Plague and Cholera

In six pages this paper takes a historical examination of the epidemic proportion reseached by outbreakes of the plague and choler...

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...

The Peloponnesian War of Thucydides and Greek Culture

In four pages this paper examines the historical text on the Pelopponesian War by Thucydides in a consideration of the cultural di...

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...

Perspectives on Authority in Renaissance Drama

The writer examines several of Shakespeare's plays (King Lear and The Tempest), as well as Fuente Ovejuna by the Spanish playwrigh...

Heroic Native American Paul Bernal

In four pages this historical Native American hero is discussed as he is portrayed in [The] Taos Indians and the Battle for Blue L...

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...

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...

Recording Industry and the Long Playing Vinyl Disc

Louis Daguerre used chemistry to permanently fix a photographic image and William Fox Talbot replicated positive prints from negat...

Popular Culture and Sound Synthesizers

In six pages this paper discusses the historical impact of electronic music on popular culture. Four sources are cited in the bib...

Overview of Homeopathy

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

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and the Tragic Hero Marcus Brutus

contradictions of his character. Certainly, Brutus is strong. Even his name conveys strength. He is idealistic, and at least in...

Murdering a Friend in William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

This paper examines why Marcus Brutus would murder his friend Julius Caesar in a five page analysis of William Shakespeare's histo...

William Shakespeare's Failed Experiment, King John

In six pages this paper discusses the theatrical failure of this historical play by William Shakespeare. There are 3 sources list...

An Examination of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra

In five pages this essay considers how Shakespeare's historical play was later rewritten and revised in order to be more applicabl...

Oppositional Values in Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

In three pages this paper contrasts the opposing views of Rome and Egypt and Octavius and Cleopatra within the context of this his...

Changing Views on Caring for the Mentally Ill

The treatment of the mentally ill has changed drastically since the asylums of the 19th century. This paper examines the historic...

Unmanned Space Travel and its History

1). When long-range German dirigibles bombed English cities, the American air and space program began. In 1920, NACA technicians b...

History of Sputnik

In seven pages this paper examines Russia's Sputnik program in a historical consideration of the satellite, its impact, and the ra...

The Roundhead Rebellion and England's Civil War of 1642 until 1651

In eleven pages England's Civil War is examined in this historical summary. Eight sources are cited in the bibliography....