History papers

An outline of the life and times of Thabo Mbeki, from his childhood to his resignation from the presidency.

A review of Fatima Meer's "Higher Than Hope", a biography of Nelson Mandela.

This paper discusses how English law set the foundations of the U.S. Constitution.

Explores the historical problems relating to black slavery emancipation as presented in Eric Foner's "Nothing but Freedom".

A discussion on the role of the United Nations in the Arab-Israel conflict.

This paper looks at the treatment of the slave population in the U.S. in comparison to treatment of slaves in Latin America.

A look at the life and heroism of Robert Gould Shaw, leader of the black 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.

An analysis of the content and the style of Peter Brown's work, "Augustine of Hippo."

Reviews Susan Mann's "The Talented Women of the Zhang Family", which chronicles the lives of three generations of women living in 19th century China.

This paper provides a historical account of the life and works of Guillaume de Machaut.

An overview of the mathematical theory known as the Pythagorean theorem.

An explanation of how the writers in the 18th century, influenced the mood of the American people.

This paper explores the factors responsible for the Ottomans' entry into the Great War, 1914.

An analysis of the Battle of Alesia and Julius Caesar's strategy.

A discussion on the fall of France in 1940.

A portrayal of the life history of John Brown, an abolitionist and one of the most controversial figures in American history.

This paper discusses the decline of China during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Reviews the history of the relationship of China, Taiwan and the U.S. and suggests future policy.

An examination of how warfare causes forced migration and the environmental effects that it can have on a country.

The paper examines the question as to whether America today can be classified as an empire.

A discussion of the importance of the Harlem Renaissance in creating a new Black identity.

A history and explanation of psychoanalysis.

The paper is about Alexander Hamilton: his life, thought and impact on the direction of the American economy and polity.

A review of the relationship between Tony Blair and George W. Bush on ideological and foreign policy issues.

A review of Winston Churchill and his place in history as one of mankind's greatest leaders.

An examination and the history and development of common law assault and battery.

An overview on the history, social and political impact of Islam in China.

Describes the process of securing power in the "New World", the English colonies.

Compares the lives of Jesus and Muhammad.

An examination of the fall of the Weimar Republic and how Adolf Hitler rose to his position of power.

The paper examines the economic and social benefits gained by the German people following Hitler's rise to power.

This paper looks at Adolf Hitler's entry to war and his role in World War II.

A commentary on the political history of America's gay rights movement.

The paper examines sexual relationships between Europeans and indigenous women during the colonial period.

A study on the life of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, former dictator of the Dominican Republic.

This paper discusses an Asian-American person's life set in a historical context.

This paper discusses how the great Roman empire came crashing down.

This paper looks at the history and the value of forensic science in today's society.

An examination of the role of diet in evolution and the relationship between brain size and diet.

A discussion of the possible negative future ramifications of today's scientific discoveries.

A discussion of the history of the study of humanities and the debate over their inclusion in universities today.

An examination of the views expressed by Robin Jensen in his work, "How Pilate became a Saint."

An in-depth look at the life and leadership of Winston Churchill as Prime Minister of Great Britain.

A discussion of the terrorist attack on the U.S. Marine compound at Beirut Airport in 1983.

A comparison and contrast of the Bolivian, Cuban and Chilean revolutions.

A look at how the Mexican Revolution changed the lives of Mexican women.

A review of the development of ancient peoples in the area around the Tigris and the Euphrates.

This paper examines the role of the print media as a means to influence American support for the wartime effort.

A comparison of the political, economic, social and cultural events that led to the fall of Rome, with the current situation in America today.

A biography of Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States.

An analysis of examples of Jewish resistance against the Nazis during the Holocaust.

A discussion of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1847) that helped fuel America's Manifest Destiny.

An examination of the Black Death that spread over Medieval Europe in the 14th century.

The writer studies what is known about Stonehenge, looking for reasons for the building of such a structure.

A review of various issues that took place during the Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln debates of 1858.

A review of whether the Samurai had a significant impact on Japanese culture and historical events in the long run.

A review of the issue of violence in the book "The Wretched of the Earth" by Franz Fanon.

The paper describes the development of the women's temperance movement in the United States.

The paper examines the development of the caliphate following the death of Mohammed.

An analysis of the causative factors relating to the increase in incarceration rates in the United States from the 1980s up until today.

An analysis of the factors that led to the victory of Washington's Continental Army in the American Revolution of 1776.

Reviews Cormac O'Grada's book "Black '47 and Beyond" about the Great Irish Potato Famine.

This paper explores the experiences of African-American soldiers in Vietnam.

A comprehensive overview of the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin.

An examination of Thailand under Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and the impact of the 2006 coup that overthrew his government.

An examination of the history of Russia's requests for admittance into the World Trade Organization (WTO)

An analysis of how women's roles changed during and after World War II until today.

Examines extensively a variety of sources to gain an understanding of the history of modern Germany.

Reveals the controversy over the Caucasian mummies of Urumchi, China.

A discussion of the status and rights of the women of ancient Greece and Rome.

Reviews Philip Caputo's book, "A Rumor of War", about the Vietnam War.

This paper discusses the events, beginning in 1763, that led to the American Revolution.

A look at how the League of Nations was formed.

A examination of the legend of King Arthur and the ideal of knighthood that were epitomized in "Le Morte d'Arthur" by Sir Thomas Mallory.

A comparison of Ulysses S. Grant, the Commander of the Union army and Robert E. Lee, the Commander of the Confederate forces.

This paper is an analysis of the development of the European Union following the Second World War as seen by T. R. Reid in his book "The United States of Europe".

This paper discusses and compares the portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson in the works 'The Path to Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson' by Robert Caro and 'Lone Star Rising' by Robert Dallek.

A review of the effects and contribution of the hippie generation to society.

An analysis of the conscription crisis that developed in Canada in 1917.

An in-depth look at the development of beliefs in Austria which influenced Hitler and presaged the rise of Nazism in Germany.

This paper discusses the history and religious meaning and significance of the Dome of the Rock.

This paper discusses the corruption of the Catholic Church, concentrating on the years 1100-1500.

An exploration of the influence of secularization on scientific theory in 19th century Europe.

This paper discusses the Baroque movement as a response to the crisis of the reformation and an influence on the Church today.

This paper is an analysis of medieval kings and the power they wielded.

An examination of factors influencing the immigration and integration of Turkish people in the United States.

This paper looks at the issue of international standards of living following the industrial revolution.

A review of Alice Morse Earle's "Home Life in Colonial Days", which explores the Puritan colonists' way of life.

An argument that the Salem witch-hysteria was a calculated effort by the patriarchal power structure to remain in control.

An examination of the impact of Stalin's socialist realism on visual arts in the Soviet Union.

A look at how the changing German political climate can be attributed to the Sonderweg theory.

A comparative analysis of the events and lasting impact of the Reformation and the French Revolution.

A look at the causes behind the population increase in Sierra Leone today.

An analysis of the significance of the Tet-offensive on American public opinion during the Vietnam War.

Discuses the influence of Imam al-Shafi'i on Islamic jurisprudence.

An examination of attitudes towards alcohol and alcoholism throughout the ages.

Presents a brief twentieth century historiography of Gildas.

A critical review of Claudia Goldin and Lawrence Katz's study 'Education and Income in the Early Twentieth Century: Evidence from the Prairies'.