Essays and Research Papers on England (Before 1700)

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the history of England as it reflects the neoclassism of the 17th and 18th centuries and correlates this to the development of England's earliest asylum. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Mary I has come down in history with the unpleasant name of "Bloody Mary" because of the religious persecutions of her reign. This 7 page paper reviews W.F.M. Prescott's book entitled "Mary Tudor" -- a text which goes into considerable detail about the Queen's terrifying reign. No other sources are cited.

This 11 page report summarizes the history of the English Civil War during the period of 1642-1651. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Henry VIII's Wives, a Comparison : 6 pages in length. This paper discusses and compares two of King Henry VIII's six wives and their very different fates at the hand of their husband. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Henry.wps, Henwives.wps

This 8 page paper explores the time period and discusses art, philosophy and history. While Italy is emphasized, other European countries are explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of King John of England. Presents the perspective that the societal wrongs typically associated with King John were really in existence prior to his gaining the throne and that the Magna Carta's original provisions were designed to protect England's rich, not her common citizens. Bibliography lists four sources.

A 12 page paper which traces the history and ideology of the Levellers and their contribution to the English Civil War and Oliver Cromwell’s republican regime, and looks at the legacy of Leveller philosophy and ideals in modern democracies. Bibliography lists 7 sources

A paper which traces the development of Blackpool from prehistoric times to the present day, focusing on medieval, Roman and Victorian land use and architecture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page essay which compares the English document with the American Constitution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a slew of information on life in Medieval Europe, with a focus on social structure. Gender is discussed as well. The way in which outcasts coped is also included as is the effect that the black death had on society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page essay discussing John Locke's perceptions and philosophy regarding human ideas as the primary and the difference to ideas of the secondary qualities. No additional sources cited.

A 15 page research paper that examines Thomas Edwards' work Gangraena, concentrating on it efficacy as a primary source for understanding the seventeenth century. The writer argues that it is a reliable source as long as one keeps in mind that Edwards' had a distinct bias for the Presbyterian position. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 12 page paper. Born of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, Elizabeth's childhood was not what one would anticipate for a future Queen of England. This paper provides a biographical sketch of this great queen beginning with her birth in 1533 and ending with her death in 1603. During most of her reign, Elizabeth ...

This 5 page paper briefly lists some of the specifics of various early societies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 9 page paper discussing the explorer and privateer's ability to look at things from perspectives that others had not yet seen. The business buzzword of the 1990s and into the new century has been that of innovation, but Sir Francis gives us insight into the usefulness of innovation during the late 16th century. Preceding the pirates, ...

A 5 page paper which discusses what the Middle Ages consisted of, and what made them different from the times which preceded and followed them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page review of Carolly Erickson’s work “Great Harry.” No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper is a concisely written informative paper that gives the reader an insight to the background and events of this war between the Yorkists and the Lancasterians in the fifteen century . The writer outlines the background to the situation, with the claims to the throne dating back to Edward III, ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the type of clothing worn by different social classes, and genders, during the time of Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

(5 pp) Through prolific writings on subjects including optics, philosophy and social theory, the "Hobbsean system" emerges as a coherent and comprehensive world view grounded in the distinct understanding of "philosophy as physics." The world according to Hobbes is a world in which all spheres of activity are governed and explained through mechanical principles, ...

A five page paper which assesses the respective regimes of Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I in terms of their contributions to socio-economic stability, international relations, religious freedom and the development of culture in England during the sixteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper focuses on various empires and nations that would be prominent in history between 1500 and 1815. This paper argues that travel and the desires of the explorers were important in understanding the outcome. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the development of the cultural and political system in England from the time of the Norman conquest to the factionalism and weak leadership which contributed to the Wars of the Roses, and the way in which Norman culture and the feudal system changed during this period. Bibliography lists 3 ...

A 5 page paper which examines how Shakespeare recounted the history of Richard III in his play. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This well written 16 page paper, including 1 page synopsis, considers how historians of Europe can look at criminal justice or inquisitorial records in order to investigate what beliefs in witchcraft and magic existed during in the Middle Ages. The paper examines what these records show what the beliefs were along with how and why ...