History papers

A discussion of the discovery and development of fragrances, focusing on their chemical make-up and manufacturing process.

A discussion of the history, demographics and social capital and welfare services that are available in Venice Beach, California

An analysis of child labor history and reforms in the United States leading up to the current day.

A discussion on why and with what consequences Dwight Eisenhower unveiled the domino theory.

This paper discusses Henry VIII's break from Rome and examines to what extent it was driven by his desire for divorce.

This paper discusses the issues of death and burial in early modern England.

An analysis of the extent to which anti-clericalism contributed to an atmosphere ripe for reform in the pre-reformation (pre 1529) English Church.

A discussion of the success of Kenneth Chenault, CEO of American Express and the effect of his African-American race during his rise to power.

An analysis of the way that media portrays African-Americans, giving examples from various types of shows.

An analysis of the ways in which Islamic architecture has influenced the architectural styles of other religions.

A discussion of Japan's occupation of Hong Kong in the 1940s.

An analysis of the history of digital photography and a comparison of its results with those of analog cameras, focusing on black and white developments.

An analysis of the impact of World War II on the British workforce.

An analysis of the fundamental threat that is posed to the continuing stable development of China from the convergence of Maoist-Leninism and capitalism in contemporary China.

A paper describing the ideology and development in the People's Republic of China

A discussion of the rise of Adolf Hitler to power in Germany.

A critical discussion of "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque.

A study of the social and economic crises in Cameroon since its independence.

An analysis of Primo Levi's account "If This is a Man".

This paper discusses whether the film, 'Que Viva Mexico!', by Sergei Eisenstein was misinterpreted.

This paper examines the early establishment of the Spanish and English colonies in the Americas as quests for gold, God and glory.

This paper uses the writings of Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu to describe the court of King Louis XIV, absolute monarch of France.

This paper discusses the Red Scare of the 1940s and 1950s in which many people in the US were unfairly named communists and victimized.

A discussion of the hippie movement and 1960s counterculture in the United States.

This paper compares the writings of Marco Polo from the thirteenth century about travel in Eurasia with the accounts of the travels of sixteenth century missionary St. Francis Xavier in this area.

A discussion of the lost Mayan culture, science and religion.

This paper examines to what extent Nazi anti-Semitic policy was motivated by the economy.

A review of William Foote Whyte's book "Street Corner Society: The Social Structure of an Italian Slum".

A study of the standard of living of the working class during the industrial revolution in Britain.

A discussion of 1850s politician, Stephen Douglas, and the doctrine of popular sovereignty.

A critical look at North American culture as seen through First Nations literature.

An analysis of the factors affecting the economic decline of Spain and Italy in the seventeenth century.

A comparison of popular public opinion regarding the origins of World War II with that scholarly opinion on the subject.

An analysis and review of John K. Alexander's book, "Samuel Adams: America's Revolutionary Politician."

An analysis of the pros and cons of China's one child policy.

An examination of the history of the UNIVAC (universal automatic computer) and its role in the development of the world of technology.

This paper discusses the patterns by which twenty-five countries experienced the arrival of Christianity.

A comparison of historical and modern day Aboriginal marriages in Australia.

This paper analyzes the actual threat to American institutions and values posed by the Communist party during the age of McCarthyism.

A discussion of bush pilots and the advent of air medical services in Canada.

A discussion and review of Benjamin Thomas' book "La Revolucion: Mexico's Great Revolution as Memory, Myth & History".

This paper explores the true motivations behind Mao's Hundred Flowers Campaign (1956 - 1957) in the Republic of China.

An analysis of the role of Otto Von Bismarck in the unification of Germany, particularly looking at the Second War of Schleswig, the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War.

A discussion of Dalton McGuinty, premier of Ontario, and his policy.

A discussion of historical record and the ancient Greek historiographer Herodotus.

A comparison of the historical nature of Irish migrant settlement in the United States and Canada.

This paper discusses why the Nazi party was so successful in using propaganda to attract the support of Germans.

This paper examines the nearly 100 year old history and popularity of the crossword puzzle.

An argument that the American Revolution was essentially several smaller revolts for political, social and religious freedom.

An analysis of the factors contributing to the collapse of the Soviet Union and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's efforts to stem the collapse.

This paper discusses the Abbasid and Ottoman empires, as possible examples of Islamic imperialism.

A critical analysis of the dilemmas of identity that are portrayed within the two films, "High and Low" and "Ikiru," directed by Akira Kurosawa.

An analysis of the transformation of the market in society with particular reference to the arguments of Karl Polanyi in "The Great Transformation: Origins of Our Time."

An argument that the American Revolution was essentially a series of revolutions.

A discussion of Sir Robert Clive's impact upon India and the East India Company.

A comparison of the "Memoir Auschwitz: A Doctor's Eyewitness Account" by Miklos Nyiszli with the film "The Grey Zone" directed by Tim Blake Nelson.

This paper examines Germany's attempts to formulate images of national community in propaganda posters.

This paper examines the American Revolution and the thirteen colonies' different attitudes towards independence.

A review of "Gender Equality in Iranian History - from Pre-Islamic Times to the Present (2006)" by Minoo Derayeh.

A discussion of the origins, traditions and superstitions of the Chinese New Year.

This paper utilizes Freudian psychoanalysis to describe, analyze and interpret the life of Mao Zedong.

This paper explains the Iranian Revolution as a triumph for some and a tragedy for others.

An argument that the Long March (1934-36) was not a classic example of turning military defeat into moral and political victory.

A discussion of the significance of the end of the Korean War for the United States.

This paper explores the role of India in Britain's industrialization.

An analysis of the factors that impeded Buddhism's assimilation into China.

An analysis of civil liberties and civil rights and which of them applies to habeas corpus.

An analysis of the ways in which Queen Elizabeth I used Machiavellian principles in her reign.

This paper discusses the history and goals of the Pan-Africanism movement.

A book review of "Caesar: Life of a Colossus" by Adrian Goldsworthy.

A discussion of Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" in relation to the French Revolution and the subsequent changes in European societal order.

An examination of the Battle of the Bulge, 1944 and its consequences.

A discussion of the important function of entertainment in the political and everyday life of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

An analysis of the successes and failures of the first and second "new deal" agendas of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

An analysis of the theory behind evolution and natural selection, according to Charles Darwin.

An analysis of social and political revolution in Europe in the nineteenth century, based on D. Mason's book "Revolutionary Europe 1789-1989-Liberty, Equality, Solidarity."

This paper argues that the economic crisis experienced during the early-modern period of European history was not caused by a Malthusian trap.

A comparison of the French Revolution of 1789 and the Chinese Revolution of 1911 and their political instability.

This paper argues that internal factors played as large a role as any other in the decolonization of India.

This paper discuses Jelaluddin Rumi, one of the most well-known of Persian poets, who is largely credited with infusing Sufism with its highly intimate relationship with aesthetic traditions.

This paper looks at the causes and complications of the Darfur crisis.

A discussion of the shift in the ideology of liberal democracy.

A discussion on the causes of the Korean War and how it led to the transformation of the Asia-Pacific region.

A discussion on whether the Caribbean society is too receptive and diverse for its own good.

This paper discusses the relevance of Marxism after the Cold War.

A discussion on whether warfare and expenditures on military forces stimulated or retarded British economic development from 1750 to 1815.

A comparison of imperial China and the Austro-Hungarian empire during the first half of the 20th century.

A look at the rule of Mikhail Gorbachev and the changes he made to the
international system in the 1980s.

An analysis of Stephen Skowronek's theory of presidential leadership and political time in his book "The Politics Presidents Make", applied to the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq.

This paper looks at the history of the Black Plague.

A explanation of the origins of Marxism in Russia.

An overview of the definition of nationalism and its effect on 20th century European politics.

A discussion of the Iranian response to globalization.

A look at the forces that have hindered China's movement towards a democratic government in the past 20 years.

This paper analyzes the Asian financial crisis by comparing the economies of South Korea and Malaysia.

This paper is a theoretical, descriptive and analytical historical review pf the major aspects of the Persian (modern Iran) influence on the Islamic civilization.

This paper describes in detail the Iran-Contra affair, a part of the legacy of the Reagan presidency.

A brief biography of the life and work of Upton Sinclair.