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This 5 page paper discusses the causes and events that led to the demise of the absolute monarchy in England and led to the limited one that now rules. The role of King John and the Magna Carta are considered, along with the role played by Simon de Montfort. A comparison is then made with King Louis IX of France. The bibliography lists 6 sources.

In 11 pages, the author discusses the history of the mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and how it helped to shape California's history. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview on the life of this great French politician and military leader. The thesis of the paper is that de Gaulle was a great leader. Definitions of authority as well as an analysis on leadership qualities is a part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the isolation, intellect and works of this 17th century Poet Nun, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz,in a time with few feminist traditions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A ten page paper looking at these two characters of Arthurian romance -- one from Chretien de Troyes’ “Erec and Enide” and “Lancelot,” and the other from Rosemary Sutcliff’s contemporary novel “Sword at Sunset.” The paper points out that Gawain is demeaned in Chretien’s works because he needed a more distinctively Gallic hero, while Sutcliff needed to make Cei more warrior-like to fit with her own setting. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 10 page paper takes a look at the 1990 French film in relationship to the novel it is based upon. The book 'Les Fiancailles de Monsieur Hire' by Georges Simenon is discussed in terms of plot, themes and characterization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. Describes the Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP), Societe Generale, (SG) and Paribas banks of France, the merger and hostile takeover of the summer of 1999. Bibliography includes 11 sources.

This 15 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements and themes in the writings of Teresa of Avila, Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz, and Martin Buber. This paper focuses on all three of these writers and their perceptions of God. Inherent in this focus is the way in which each author described God, the relationship between God and history or God and the individual, and the relationship between God and specific religious or spiritual disciplines. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page paper which analyzes how Uruguayan author Cristina Peri Rossi examines gender identity in her novel, "La Nave de los Locos (The Ship of Fools)." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper assesses meanings of democracy as determined by Plato as well as Alexis de Tocqueville. The two authors and their views are compared and contrasted. Democracy as it relates to tyranny is a focal point. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A five page creative writing paper using the character of Lazarillo de Tormes, from the Spanish picaresque novel of the sixteenth century, and transporting him to New York City. The paper shows Lazarillo meeting a girlfriend who shows him a new way to live by his wits. No sources.

5 pages in length. Discusses the book Princess of Cleves by Madame de Lafayette (translated by Nancy Mitford) and looks at the French court of 1559. Discusses elements and sources found within the book and whether or not they are reliable. Biography lists one source.

This 5 page paper looks at the differences in style between the northern and southern renaissance artists. The comparison is made by comparing the nudes from artists such as Michealangelo, Leonardo de Vinci, Bronzino and Correggio. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 15 page paper provides a biographical sketch of former Egyptian president and Arab leader Gamal Abdel Nasser. The initiating of the 1952 coup de etat, the Suez Canal situation and the Six Day War are three areas of focus in evaluating decisions made by Nasser. The paper looks at his motivations and state of mind. Was he a reformer or an egomaniac? Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A six page paper looking at the way these three authors’ short stories demonstrate the movement from works that are plot-driven to those which are character-driven. Specific stories discussed include Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown,” Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace,” and John Updike’s “A & P.” No additional sources.

Francisco de Goya was considered the most influential European artist of his time. Most of his career was spent as artist to the court of Spain so a great deal of his more noted works were portraits done of the various royal personages and families that occupied the throne during Goya's lifetime. In his later years his works were often marked with demons and terror and reflected an anti-religious sentiment. This 13 page paper examines the significance of Goya's life in terms of the print series: Disasters of War. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research paper that addresses the field of art criticism and how, traditionally, the art world has either ignored or belittled the work of female artists. Beginning with the feminist theory of Simone de Beauvoir and continuing to the work of Linda Nochlin, and finally to the tongue-in-cheek analysis of art history by the 'Guerrilla Girls,' the writer argues that there is a considerable canon of female artistry that deserves to be examined and appreciated. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page letter to French philosopher and feminist Simone De Beauvoir on the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of her controversial book, 'The Second Sex,' specifically addressing its continued relevance along with ideas which are no longer applicable in a world of birth control, legalized abortion and the relaxing of social taboos. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page research paper examines this historic philosophical argument through definition and example. Specifically discussed are the philosophical writings of the Greek Sophists, Niccolo Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, St. Thomas Aquinas, Michel de Montaigne, William James and Jean-Paul Sartre. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page essay that consults the writings of four early American authors--De Crevecoeur, Rush, Franklin and Tyler-- in determining how the concept of an American originated and also how these individuals saw this new nation and nationality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper first defines the concepts and then quickly proceeds in defense of individualism. Several notable authors are discussed including Marx and Engels, Theodore Tilton, Alexis de Tocqueville and Samuel Brittan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the subject of individualism through the eyes of Alexis de Tocqueville, Robert Bellah and Karl Marx. Its relationship to democracy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page analysis of the book by Robert N. Bellah, et al (1985). In the 1830s, the French scholar Alexis de Tocqueville recorded his insightful observations pertaining to the American character. This work relates to Tocqueville's Democracy in America and gives it a modern context, based on the authors' sociological research that shows how the values and mores of the American people have evolved. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper comparing the writing and opinions of Baron De Montesquieu, ('The Persian Letters') Alexander Pope ('Essay on Man'), Voltaire ('Candide'), and Rousseau ('Discourse on Inequality') in terms of their views on government and religion.

A 6 page paper discussing the theories of Karl Marx, Martin Luther King, Simone de Beauvoir, and Nancy Chodorow of discrimination as it relates to class, race, and gender. Bibliography lists 6 sources.