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Three Great Events in Western Civilization, 2004.
This paper discusses three major world events that have shaped the history of western civilization: the Renaissance, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution.
3,410 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This paper selected the Renaissance as one of the three major world events that have shaped the history of Western civilization because Western art reached its pinnacle through the patronage of Cosimo de Medici, who single-handedly influenced all the future artistic styles and movements in Europe. The author related that the second event, the American Revolution, made it possible for the American colonies to separate from Great Britain and create the first truly independent democratic system since the ancient Greeks. The paper explains that the third event, the French Revolution, was a period in European history marked by the overthrow of a major monarchy, which led to a free France and thus inspired other revolutions by those who were downtrodden and restricted by tyrants and dictators.
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"Faced with vast new responsibilities following the costly French and Indian War, the British government sought to restrict white settlers to the Atlantic side of the Appalachians in part as a way to bring order to the confused state of affairs with the Indians. This proclamation decreed a line of demarcation along the crest of the Appalachians, for all of the lands to the west were to be preserved for the Native Indians. With this, all land claims west of the Appalachians were annulled and no new claims, settlements or even travel was allowed without royal permission. As a result, the hopes of many Americans who wished to expand settlements westward were dashed and thus brought about the beginnings of the American Revolution."
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Foundations of Western Civilization, 2002.
A look at some of the characteristics that define Western Civilization through four periods of history: ancient, early church, Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 31.95
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This paper is written about the foundations of western civilization. This paper will look at some selected defining characteristics of the West that can be traced back to four of these contributing periods of human history ---- ancient, early church, Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. An attempt will be made to explain as to why these are amongst some of the most important contributors to the development of Western civilization.
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"Inventing Western Civilization", 2006.
A review of the book "Inventing Western Civilization" by Thomas Patterson.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper reviews the book "Inventing Western Civilization", in which author Thomas Patterson views civilization as an elitist concept that has been used politically, culturally and socially to manipulate the masses. The author explains Patterson's thesis that the West differs from all other civilizations due to its overwhelming impact on virtually all other cultures, including its role in introducing modernization and industrialization. This paper also discusses how Patterson explores the development of social classes and the alienation of the "other". Throughout the paper, Patterson's ideas are compared to numerous scholars and philosophers including John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Sigmund Freud. The author concludes by concurring with Patterson that an international order based on civilizations is the surest safeguard against world war, but noting that this idealistic concept is not borne out in reality.
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"Patterson demonstrates how classism, sexism, and racism were as integral to the appearance of "civilized" society in Western Europe as inequality and alienation. He further explores the issue of how civilization, and the process of "being civilized" has been frequently linked to the rise of capitalism in Western Europe, the development of social classes, and the creation of "others" who are distinguished by their socially constructed appearances, behaviors, or essences.
Patterson accordingly believes that every civilization or group at one time or another has considered itself to be God's "chosen" people. For example, The Incas, who Patterson studied for most of his career as an anthropologist, believed that they were the only true humans. This is the type of elitist thought he attributes to all civilizations, both past and present. Thus in Patterson's view, the greatest threat to society is a global clash between Civilization and barbarism."
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Europe: The Birthplace of Western Civilization, 2006.
This paper examines Europe's historical and cultural influences which led to the birth of western civilization.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper analyzes the influences and contributions of European history and culture from the late 15th century to the mid-18th century and its impact on western civilization. The writer of this paper discusses and details the various scientific discoveries, political ideas, arts, philosophies and religious beliefs that had spread to other parts of the world and many modern civilizations, which had developed largely due to these influences. Democracy and nationalism became powerful political forces in Europe after the 1500s. The growth of the democratic movement developed because of the age of reason and its challenge of traditional authority. At the time that the Renaissance period was transforming Europe's art and the age of discovery, its physical and psychological geography and religious debates were changing the theological landscape. The age of reason began in the 1600s and lasted until the late 1700s. During this period, traditional European thinkers insisted that the use of reason was the only way to determine truth.
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Social Changes
Political Changes
Religious Changes
Scientific Changes
Artistic/Cultural Changes
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"Democracy and Nationalism became powerful political forces in Europe after the 1500s. The growth of the democratic movement developed because of the Age of Reason and its challenge of traditional authority. Nationalism, in turn, developed from strong feelings that the united people of each country in their fight for democracy. In the 1600's, the English people made the most important challenge since the Middle Ages against the power of kings in Europe. Following a civil war, they abolished the monarchy. In 1689, the English Parliament passed a Bill of Rights that increased its own authority, limited the power of the king, and guaranteed the liberty of the English people."
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Arab Contribution to Western Civilization, 2002.
Examines how Arabs how impacted Western civilization.
2,456 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, £ 53.95
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The area that is known as the Arab World contains some of the oldest civilizations in the history of the world, despite the fact that it is now underdeveloped. This paper discusses Arab contributions to Western knowledge, civilization, and sciences, analyzing popular ignorance of these contributions in light of anti-Arab stereotypes.
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"The Quran, as such, is a book of knowledge that stresses the need for education and gives it a place of special importance. In fact, it is possible to say that the Quran is an educational guide and not only a religious one. It refers to and discusses almost all educational and intellectual subjects, such as history, astronomy, science, medicine, biology. Furthermore, the style and language of the Quran, provided Arabs with an appreciation and understanding of poetry."
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Western Civilization, 2004.
A discussion on the antecedents of Western civilization.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper demonstrates some of the ways inventions and ways of thinking in the non-Western world have significantly contributed to what has become known today as "Western civilization."
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"Today the term globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness of the world's economic, social and other systems. For example a consumer in California orders a computer from Dell Computers which has its headquarters in Texas, but the computer itself is built in Malaysia and when the consumer calls the technical support responder answers the phone in India. For many people this increasing interconnectedness of the world seems to be a new phenomenon different from when Europeans drew maps of Europe, Asia and Africa ..."
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Emergence Of Early Western Civilization, 2002.
Explores the political, religious, economic, and societal conditions and changes of early western civilication before and after the Renaissance.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper is on the emergence of early western civilization and focuses primarily on the condition of the western world before and after the coming of the Renaissance followed by the Reformation. Both the eras mark the beginning of a society based on humanism and education. This paper also reviews the political, religious, economic and social transformation undergone by these societies to completely eradicate the reminiscence of the Middle Age.
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Religion in the Western Civilization, 2008.
This paper looks at the role of religion in shaping the concept of western civilization.
2,776 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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In this article, the writer notes that historically, as well as today, religion has been an incredibly powerful aspect in society and has certainly played a major role in the development of the West. Not only does religion reflect the moral codes, and societal structures of a civilization, allowing a more in-depth study of these civilizations, but religion also shapes cultures, and impacts the development of civilizations and society as a whole. The writer discusses that religion also plays a major role when two different cultures contact each other, and by examining the resulting adaptations of the interacting cultures' beliefs and philosophies, the development, assimilation and evolution of civilizations become evident. The writer maintains that an examination of religion, as well as its development, is necessary to gain an understanding of the concept of the Western World and comprehend how is was created and what it really is. The writer concludes that religion is one of the most important historical forces, playing a role of immense significance in the development of the West.
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"The Hebrew people have a rich and vibrant history and unlike many ancient civilizations, the Hebrew culture and civilization, for the most part, has endured the fierce challenges it has faced throughout history. Though the ancient Hebrews lived in a time where might made right, and often only the strongest, in terms of military and technological capabilities, of nations survived; their culture survived despite their lack of a powerful military or advancements in technology at the time. The reason they have survived, unlike so many other cultures and civilizations from the ancient world, is the strength of their culture and art, and especially the strength of their sacred text, The Bible."
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The Rise and Fall of the Church in Western Civilization, 2002.
This paper discusses the rise and fall of the early church in Western Civilization and asks the question: ?Could the break up of the church have been prevented??
805 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper points out that the same factors that brought people to the early church also brought about the Reformation . The author states that as science developed, the church began to fall apart. The author concludes that it is unlikely that the breakup of the church could have been prevented.
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Key Points to the Church
Combination of Church and State
The Fall of the Church
More Technology, More Choices
The Church Would have Fallen Sometime
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"Early Christianity taught that history was important because there were spiritual value placed on the past. Classical humanism did not believe this way, it placed value on being able to reason and put one?s talents to use. However, individuals did start churches and worked in these churches by using the talents they had. "
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Western Civilization and Modernity, 2002.
An analysis of the ideologies that havecontributed to modernity in the West such as nationalism and classical liberalism.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper is on "the Western civilization and modernity". It includes that out of nationalism, classical liberalism, industrialism or classical conservatism, which was the most significant in its contribution to modernity in the West? It also gives a detailed definition of the West modernity (Western Civilization) and the "ism's" in question and demonstrates knowledge of all ideologies to support one.
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Early Western Civilization in Literature, 2004.
An analysis of the protagonists of "The Aeneid" by Virgil and "The Life of St. Daniel the Stylite".
792 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This paper examines how "The Aeneid" by Virgil and "The Life of St. Daniel the Stylite" are both works concerning heroes of their respective times. It looks at how Aeneas, emerging from the time of Rome, is portrayed as the ideal of the Roman epic hero, whereas St. Daniel shows his tenacity as a Christian ascetic. It also explores how both these heroes exemplify the ideals incorporated in each paradigm and, as such, fill an essential need in their respective cultures.
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"The purpose of Aeneas' journey then is to found a new city, which is Rome. When meeting Dido, the queen of Carthage, he remains with her for a period. They become lovers, and Aeneas is temporarily distracted from his purpose by the pleasures of the flesh. However, upon a reminder of the gods, he does not hesitate to resume his quest. When his purpose is fulfilled, Aeneas has permanently lost what he has sacrificed, because Dido committed suicide. Thus, while some spiritual guidance is embedded in his journey, Aeneas' story concerns the physical realm. He gives up the physical to pursue a greater, but still physical, goal."
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Events Leading to the Civil War, 2002.
This paper reviews the historical events from 1855 to 1860, which lead to the U.S. Civil War.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses U.S. history from 1855, when the U.S appeared to be the strongest it had ever been, to the outbreak of the Civil War, when Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. The author points out the ?Bleeding at Kansas?, Dred Scott case, Slavery and the citizenship of ?free slaves?. The paper describes the election of 1860 and the secession of the Southern states.
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"By the time the elections of 1860 came around, the entire nation knew how vital this election would be to the tone of relations between the North and the South. Citizens were not sure whether the election could calm the fights, and resolve what had been happening in the past five years, or if the election would cause an all-out war between the North and the South. Stephen Douglas apparently warned that such actions might occur, while Abraham Lincoln and John Breckinridge ?downplayed any such dire consequence, insisting, and believing, that the other side was bluffing? ."
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Great Western Schism, 2002.
The paper examines the possible causes of the Great Western Schism - the major crisis experienced by the Catholic Church at the end of the 14th century.
3,250 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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An examination of several ideas which have been suggested as the possible causes of the Great Western Schism. The paper suggests one popular argument which blames the people of Rome, the hasty appointment of Urban VI was made to dispel an angry Roman mob. Another theory analyzed is that the King of France was attempting to seize control back of the papacy and persuaded the cardinals to elect a second pope. The actions of Urban VI and the Cardinals have also been blamed. This paper examines these theories and attempts to pinpoint the proximate cause of the Great Western Schism.
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"During the middle and end of the 14th century, the Catholic Church went through a major crisis that came to be known as the Great Western Schism. Bartholomew Prignano, the Archbishop of Bari, was elected Pope and took the name Urban VI. After just a few months of Urban?s rule, the Cardinal College left Rome and elected one of their own, Robert of Geneva, who became Pope Clement VII. In 1409 a church council in Pisa attempted to elect a new pope that could unite the sides. The Pisian council did, but neither pope was willing to give up his power. Thus, three popes were vying for authority over the church. "
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Alexander the Great: Cultivator of the Hellenistic Civilization, 2002.
Examines this leader's dedication to the cultivation of Hellenistic culture.
819 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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In the history of human civilization, no one has attained greater popularity in the realm of conquest of great human civilizations in the world than Alexander the Great. This great leader, general and conqueror of early Western and Eastern civilizations in the world is renowned for his extraordinary ability to conquer and administer numerous cities and kingdoms. He is also regarded as the Great Emperor of human civilization during his time because of his ability to lead his military troops and maintain order and stability in his land despite various revolts and antagonism about his conquests, leadership abilities and decisions as a ruler. This paper presents a general biography of the life of Alexander the Great as the great leader of human civilization. However, the focus of this paper shows Alexander the Great not only as the conqueror of Western and Eastern kingdoms, but also as an individual dedicated to the cultivation of Hellenistic Civilization, which was the prevailing culture and society in his kingdoms during his time of reign.
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"Aside from his title as King of Macedonia, he was also given the title of being the Emperor of Persia, and the son of Amon-Ra, the Sun god of the Egyptian mythology. Although he acquired numerous titles under these different cultures, Alexander the Great remained faithful to the cultivation of the Hellenistic Civilization that started during the reign of his father, King Phillip II. During his reign, Alexander the Great contributed significantly to the Hellenistic Civilization through the cultivation of Greek culture, society, and politics. In Greek politics, the conquests that Alexander conducted, his method of conquering kingdoms and vast lands, as well as his leadership skills, had been the model of what politics is like during the Hellenistic civilization. The conceptualization and emergence of the great and central city of Alexandria is a perfect example of the society and culture that Alexander the Great cultivated during his reign as Emperor of these conquered kingdoms."
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