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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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Slavery Serfdom, 2002.
What were the differences between slavery and serfdom during the Middle Ages.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 16 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper discusses the differences between slavery and serfdom during the middle Ages. It explains the ways (legal, social, economic) in which the two practices were similar?
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The Culture of the Ozarks From Three Separate Perspectives., 2002.
This paper discusses the culture of the ozarks in three works, one sociological, one dramatic fictional, and one comic fictional.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper compares and contrasts Robert Gilmore's "Ozark Baptizings", "Hangings", and "Other Diversions", Harold Bell Wright's "The Shepherd of the Hills", and Al Capp's classic comic strip "Li'l Abner". All of these works represent a unique portrayal of the culture of the Ozark valleys.
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Industrialization's Affects, 2002.
A look at industrialization's affect on societies and indigenous peoples.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses industrialization's affect on societies and indigenous peoples. It argues that industrial capitalism is very much connected to the degradation of the environment, and especially to indigenous populations.
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Magic, Medicine and Religion, 2002.
Discusses contemporary holistic medicine to ancient magic rituals.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper compares modern day holistic healthcare to ancient therapeutic magic practices in the ancient Mediterranean world.
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"The Egyptians", 2002.
A literary review of the book "The Egyptians" by Cyril Alfred.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This is a review of the Egyptians by Cyril Aldred. The writer finds that this is a thorough look at how Egyptians lived, worked and developed nations throughout history. Factual data from the book is derived from various sources to provide detailed analysis of a very broad topic.
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