Papers On Western Civilization
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Adam Hochschild's "King Leopold's Ghost": Tools
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3 pages in length. King Leopold, who "found a number of tools at his disposal that had not been available to empire builders of earlier times" (Hochschild PG), possessed cunning and innovation like no other before him; with the sole objective to amass a fortune while at the same time rule with an iron fist, author Adam Hochschild illustrates how one of the king's most prized tools for achieving his objectives were in the form of human beings – the gross exploitation of African slaves. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCLeop.rtf
Advancement in Knowledge or in Foolishness?
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This 5 page report
discusses the idea that humanity has advanced over the past 500
years, if one considers the issue purely from the point of
technological advancement. However, knowledge can and should be
seen as a constant balancing act between creative and a ruinous
processes. Perhaps humanity has not developed in a way that is
ultimately beneficial. The thesis presented in this paper is
that “progress” is a relative term and concept. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWfool.wps
Agriculture in the Middle Ages
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A 5 page piece on the communities that established agriculture in the middle ages, the types of farming technology used, and the inner workings of the community hierarchy as it relates to farming. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Medagri.wps
Alcibiades’ Role in the Outcome of the Peloponnesian War
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This 5 page report discusses the Greek general and betrayer, Alcibiades’ (circa 450-404 BC) role in the Peloponnesian War. Alcibiades took full advantage of anybody’s weaknesses and created numerous situations in which Athens was at a disadvantage due to his manipulations. He can best be described as both
“ill-fated” and “opportunistic.” His duplicitousness most certainly had a significant impact on the outcomes of the war. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWalci.wps
Alexander The Great: Influence Of Greek Law
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8 pages in length. Greek law evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had up until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a product of fair and sensible legal procedure. Alexander the Great was the instrumental force behind the eventual cohesiveness that encompassed Greek Law. It can be argued that there was, indeed, a great need for such a show of order in that there existed no modicum of conformity when it came to retribution. As Greek law continued to be established, it also became an integral component of other areas of life, branching out into political and social implications. The writer discusses Alexander's influence of Greek Law. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCAtheG.wps
Alexander The Great: Main Achievements
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6 pages in length. Alexander the Great has been heralded all throughout history as one of Greece's most memorable and illustrious personalities; while he was instrumental in providing leadership for the Greeks, he was also a notorious murderer who utilized his authority to put many people to death. This aspect of Alexander's persona is not readily acknowledged by typical historical accounts; however, this was a side of him that was more than apparent. Indeed, Alexander was instrumental in doing much good for the Greeks while he was alive -- having taken the throne of Macedonia at age nineteen and leading his people to triumph -- yet it seems that lately his negative contributions appear to overshadow what good he brought to the people of Greece. The writer discusses Alexander's primary achievements, focusing upon his influence on Greek law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCAlexG.wps
Alexandria: Overview
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A 5 page paper which provides a general overview of ancient
Alexandria. The paper addresses the terrain, agriculture, housing structures, and other
elements relating to the great city of Alexandria. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAalexdr.rtf
Alvar Cabeza De Vaca y Nunez
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A 5 page paper on the story of Cabaza de Vaca. It tells of the tragic and exciting account of the Spain's attempt in 1528 to colonize Florida, and also briefly talks about Cabaza's life before and after his journeys.
Filename: Cabeza.wps
America: Shaped by Pre-history
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A 5 page paper discussing the ways in which the first to arrive in America between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago have served to shape today’s American civilization and national culture. The paper discusses the resolve that they certainly must have had in leaving everything known for everything unknown, then using in the new places only those things available to them in the new environment. Asian cultures are enigmatic in their reverence for their ancestors, and it remains a fact that Westerners often dismiss. Ancestry does direct the paths of the future, however. Our pre-history, Renaissance and colonial ancestry well serves the world’s only “mongrel” country, one made up of many ancestral strains, all of which have proven to represent magnificent stock. The paper also includes a discussion of American reaction to Pearl Harbor and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KShistNaPurNow.rtf
American Life and Roman Culture
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This 6 page paper compares and contrasts American life with Roman culture just prior to its fall. Various areas are discussed inclusive of religion, entertainment and government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA113rom .wps
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