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Greek Vase Evolution And Its Path, 2002.
A discussion of the evolution of Greek vases.
4,150 words (approx. 16.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 151.95
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This seventeen-page paper presents an examination of the evolution of Greek vases during the history of Greece. The author explores many aspects of Greek vase history including the economy; social and other things that influenced the direction the art form took over the years.
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Egyptian and Byzantine Ancient Jewelry, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the role of jewelry in Egyptian and Byzantine cultures.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper will seek to examine the role of jewelry created in both the Egyptian and Byzantine worlds. By understanding the relgious themes behind this jewelry, we can see how the Egyptians influenced the Byzantine Christian themes of jewelry making.
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Mayan and Aztec Art History, 2002.
This paper offers a comparative analysis of the Mayan and Aztec cultures through examination of their art histories.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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In this paper the writer discusses the Mayan and Aztec cultures in a comparative nature to reveal the similarities in their interrelation to each other. By understanding the connectedness of the two cultures, the writer shows why they are so closely related in their art. Further, the writer shows the way that they made their art for life and religion. The writer also demonstrates that through an understanding of the artistic history of these nations, there is a semblance of influence that can be found in both of them.
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Roman and Greek Women, 2002.
Examines the historical roles of Greek and Roman women.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss Roman and Greek roles of women in history. By learning the different aspects of their daily lives, as well as some roles that they held in their societies, we can see how they lived. By learning of these kinds of women in history, we can see how they were treated, and under what auspices they were dominated by men.
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"Who Wrote the Bible?", 2002.
An analysis of Richard Eliot Friedman's book on the origins of the Bible.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper will discuss a summary of the book "Who Wrote the Bible?" by Richard Elliott Friedman and show his philosophy on archaeological studies which have discovered the 'true' authors of the Bible. Also, a portion of this paper will go into revealing an opinion on the author's validation of his arguments presented.
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Greek Pottery, 2002.
An analysis of the 'Athenian Wine Jar' (Stamnos) - an example of typical ancient Greek pottery.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will discuss a piece of Greek ceramic pottery from the Art Institute of Chicago. By analyzing its origins, the style, materials, patron, function and the social context it had within the time period, we can see the history unfold about the Greek vase in its entirety. In revealing the nature of the object to be studied, there can be a well-rounded observation of the artifact and will tell us much about the life of the Greeks from this period.
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King Hammurabi, 2002.
An overview of the life and times of this ancient Babylonian king.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will cover the life of King Hammurabi and the notions he espoused in his philosophy. By understanding the nature of the great king's life, we can see how the ways of the world were at this time in history. By understanding the warlike position of the great king, the revelations of the laws that he left behind and the nature of his reign, we can see how this King will be remembered in history.
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Stonehenge, 2002.
An analysis of this remarkable English archeological structure.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will cover the historical premise of Stonehenge and uncover what it means in the light of recent historical findings. The history of the stones tells us where it can placed in history and why it was built.
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The Olmecs And The Mayan, 2002.
Compares these two ancient South American civilizations.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will contrast and compare the Olmec and Mayan Civilizations. By showing their similarities and differing qualities, I will prove their improvements and set-backs in the realm of history.
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The Collapse of The Roman Empire, 2002.
Attempts to uncover the economic reasons behind the collapse of the Roman Empire.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper argues that the Roman Empire catalyzed its own demise. The progressive taxation that peaked in the 5th century A.D., the increasing difficulty of rule from an aloof Rome and the economic inequality that existed, basically made it inevitable. The Roman society was simply not based on fundamentals that could sustain growth.
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Rome's Downfall and Labor Relations, 2002.
Argues that the disintegration of the Roman Empire was an inevitable consequence of the rransformation of labor relations in late Antiquity/early Middle Ages.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper will argue that the actual cause of the collapse of the Roman Empire was simple economics: the political consequence of the economic transformation of society from one based on slave labour to one based upon serf labour.
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Athenian Society and the Acropolis, 2002.
Explores the lives of the ancient Athenians as figured in the art and architecture of the Acropolis of Athens.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will argue that the Acropolis can only be understood in terms of the people who gave it shape and embodied it with the hopes, experiences and aspirations of their time.
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A Secular Temple, 2002.
Examines the Pantheon in Rome as a representation of the contradictions of Roman imperial architecture.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 75.95
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This paper will argue that the "reading" of the Pantheon as an embodiment of Roman architectural values is problematic at best. It will be seen that while it embodies distinctive features of Roman architectural design, in many respects the Pantheon's design also seems to reflect a sense of "play" not normally associated with Roman culture. A complex of contradictions that may be said to mirror its builder, the cosmopolitan Hadrian, and his empire at its height.
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Sexual Politics in Ancient Greece, 2002.
Examines three memorable works from ancient Greek literature which illustrate the conflicts which existed between men and women.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper will compare three works from the Grecian literature. These works span several centuries, yet all illustrate a type of feud between the genders. Two works are tragedies and the third is a comedy. Through examining these three works, the sexual politics of ancient Greece can be better understood. The first of these works is the "Iliad". The second piece of Grecian literature that will be examined in this paper is the play "Antigone", written by Sophocles. The third piece to be examined is the comedy "Lysistrata", by Aristophanes.
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The Egyptian Civilization, 2002.
This paper provides a general overview of ancient Egyptian civilization.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper emphasizes how the ancient Egyptian civilization reached its peak in the 16th century BC. The civilization was famous for its great power and wealth, the result of the highly fertile lands of the Nile delta, which were rich sources of grain for the whole Mediterranean region. Religious beliefs were the epicentre of the civilisation.
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