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The Idea of the U.S. Constitution

(States of human nature). Now lets look at the Constitution. The Preamble sets out the purpose of the document clearly: We the p...

'Nightmare of History'

In three pages this paper examines the observation by J. Baldwin that James Joyce 'is right about history being a nightmare--But i...

European Enlightenment and Literature

concept was that the scientific method was capable of discovering the laws of human society as well as those of nature, consequent...

18th Century European Power Struggles

In twelve pages this paper discusses the power struggles that took place throughout the various European states during the 18th ce...

England and the Letters of Voltaire

are important to understand, Voltaires views may be looked at in various contexts. In other words, while one might have a clearer ...

Enlightenment Representation in the Writings of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift

In 5 pages this paper discusses how the 18th century state of mind is reflected in Alexander Pope's 'Essay on Criticism' and 'Essa...

Love as the Theme of The Coquette by Foster

In four pages this paper examines how this 18th century novel thematically represents love. There are no other sources listed....

Enlightenment Ideals and Military Theory

In twenty five pages this research paper examines how late 18th century military theory was profoundly influenced by the Enlighten...

Society, Reality, and Poets of the Romantic Era

In twenty pages this paper discusses the poets and the poetry that characterized the Romantic Era of the end of the 18th century i...

Trade Tributes of China

In five pages China's trade tribute from the 15th through 18th centuries are explored in terms of economic implications. Three so...

Industrial Revolution's Impacts Upon the 18th Century

In six pages this paper examines how Western civilization of the 18th century was affected by the Industrial Revolution. Three so...

18th Century Quaker John Woolman

In five pages this paper discusses the life and beliefs of John Woolman and what influence this 18th century Quaker. Five sources...

Folk Ballads and the Theme of Murder

and evolving over time, this form of "news" tended to keep the sensational details, but in most cases, retained very little refere...

'Enlightened' Satire of Voltaire and Jonathan Swift

In 5 pages this paper discusses how Swift and Voltaire satirized 18th century Enlightenment philosophies in their literary works. ...

American Literature Overview

In five pages this research paper examines American literature from the late 18th century through the 20th century with such autho...

Alexander Pope's 'Epistle to Burlington'

the expense of building the latest craze in architecture -- "...to punish awkward pride,/ Bids Bubo build, and send him such a gu...

18th Century Muslim Reform Movements

Western conquest, similar movements were directed wholly or in part against Westerners. These include the Wahhabis and Faraizis of...

Scientific Revolution and How It Evolved

place (Meeks PG). With the advent of the Copernican theory that the sun, not the Earth, was the center of the universe people wer...

Analysis of The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

in his youth. While Franklin is a firm advocate of hard work, he never advocates work merely for works sake. He disliked his fathe...

Feminism and Alexander Pope's Poem 'The Rape of the Lock'

he mocks. It is after all a story of a lock of hair stolen while a young woman sleeps. What can be simpler? What can be less impo...

Development of the Early Piano

than was possible with the harpsichord, clavichord, or organ (Leland, 1995). This need was met by a Paduan harpsichord maker nam...

18th Century Literature and Reflections of Commerce and Trade

The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton have as their basis international trade and commerce and the way...

Developments in the English Language in the Middle Ages

not known, although the effects still influence the way we use language nowadays. It was a huge change in the way that English vow...

Mathematician Leonhard Euler's Life and Works

of lieutenant, but gave up his military commitments when he became professor of physics in 1730: since this mean that he was a ful...

Egyptian Architecture and Art and Their Modern Art Influence

the attention of the fashion-setting upper class. Free-standing obelisks were constructed around England, the first, which is stil...

18th Century Virginia and Slavery

convicts to be shipped to the Colonies and the influx of Negroes into the States (1944). It did seem that while laws which allowed...

European Perceptions and How They Have Evolved

but when they found it, they refused to allow any other religion to exist but their own. The new interpretation of religious free...

Architecture of England from 1700 to 1800

In five pages 18th century English architecture is discussed in a consideration of Baroque and Georgian styles with various aspect...

Piano's Development

loud" (History of the Piano...Grover). In its shape and general construction, it resembled a harpsichord, however, there were ma...

A Political History of Cuba

in 1515. Cubas position in the Caribbean has made it attractive to non-natives for centuries. The Spanish gave it extra at...