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Heroes of Three Ancient Cultures.\, 2002.
Explores the personalities of three heroes of ancient cultures - Enkidu ("Epic of Gilgamesh"), Achilles ("The Iliad") and Moses ("Exodus").
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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The actions and thoughts of these three ancient heroes re interpreted to see what of their originating cultures can be gleaned. The thesis that the paper works from is that heroes' personalities exemplify the culture's values and their actions are meant to be instructive to those hearing or reading the myth.
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Egypt Then and Now, 2002.
Looks at ancient and contemporary Egypt within the context of Amitav Ghosh's book, "In an Antique Land".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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This paper explores the book "In an Antique Land" by Amitav Ghosh in which the author searches for information on a twelfth century salve while traveling through the same regions in Egypt and elsewhere and shows connections between the ancient and modern worlds.
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Early Athens, 2002.
An overview of Athens, Greece in the Fifth Century B.C.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explores Athens in the Fifth Century, B.C. and the advantages and disadvantages the city-state then faced.
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Aztecs and Romans, 2002.
Explores similarities and differences between the ancient Romans and Aztecs.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper is a comparison of the ancient Aztec civilization and the Roman Empire. Similarities and differences in the religions, governments, laws and social class structure of these two societies are examined. A discussion of the causes of any perceived differences between these two civilizations is included.
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Roman and Greek Gods, 2002.
Shows the differences and similarities between the gods from ancient Rome and Greece.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper is a comparison of Greek and Roman gods. There are many similarities in the Roman and Greek gods, because Romans took their beliefs about some of the gods from the Greek.
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European Civiliation, 2002.
Examines the impact of the Greco-Roman world, German culture and Christianity on European civilization.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the roots of European civilization in the Greco-Roman legacy, Germanic culture and its traditions and the influence of the Christian religion. It is explaines how each contributed in different ways to the emergence of a distinctive European civilization.
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The Roman Empire, 2002.
An Analysis of the economic climate and ultimate decline of the Roman Empire.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper examines the Roman Empire circa first to fifth centuries A.D, regarding its economic climate and ultimate decline. This paper looks at the decline as the unavoidable fate of the Roman world.
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Women and Politics in Rome, 2002.
Examines the indirect influence women had on ancient Roman society and politics.
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This paper examines the political roles of women in Rome. Roman society and government was patriarchal and women were largely excluded from political roles. However, they retained political influence through their 'backroom' relationships with influential men and through other indirect means.
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Ancient Writing, 2002.
A look at Mesopotamian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines Mesopotamian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs. The two earliest known types of writing are compared and contrasted in terms of origin and development, and usage.
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Ancient Greek Dress and Costume, 2002.
This paper examines Greece as a source of beauty, grace, and culture.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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Many of the ideals that we hold politically, religiously, and philosophically have at least part of their roots in ancient Greece. In accordance with the value of beauty in form and the idealizing of character (depicted by the Greek Gods and Goddesses), Greece has been the home of many beautiful creations in dress as well as in the other arts. The climate of Greece had very much to do with the dress and costume of Ancient Greece.
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"The Ruin of Britain", 2002.
This paper examines Gildas's "The Ruin of Britain".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 71.95
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It considers problems of date, attribution/authorship, authorial perspective and transmission. The conclusion considers its role in our understanding and definition of fifth century Britain.
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Hieroglyph and Cuneiform, 2002.
A look at Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian writing.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian writing systems. Egypt developed a hieroglyphic system while Mesopotamia developed the earlier, and ultimately more widespread, cuneiform. The distinctive and significant differences between the two systems are contrasted.
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Ancient Alexandria, 2002.
An overall look at the ancient city of Alexandria and its inhabitants.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses various aspects of the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria, including its geographic features of its location, details of its population and their occupations, the nature and significance of religion and the structure of secular authority. It also investigates the city's cultural, artistic and architectural achievements. The study concludes by drawing attention to the importance of Alexandria and its civilization to the study and understanding of ancient cultures around the globe.
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Religion and a Sense of Order, 2002.
This paper discusses the role that various religions play in showing a sense of order.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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One artifact from each of three separate cultures is brought up and its various points are discussed as to how they bring a sense of order to each of the various cultures. The cultures are Islam, Roman, and Egyptian. Examples are given of each one and its individual characteristics are discussed.
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The Decline and the Fall of Rome, 2002.
This paper examines three of the major factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 62.95
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These three factors are the division of the Roman government into warring factions, the increase of a "barbarian" populace from the European territories, and a decline in the rights of the Roman people that eventually lead to economic failure and public dissent. Examined separately, these factors can be seen as manageable, where no one factor would have truly lead to the decline of the great Roman Empire.
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