Essays and Research Papers on European History

This 7 page report discusses some of the questions related to the changes taking place throughout the world as nations once governed by authoritarianism make the transition to democracy and what impact that transition has had on their economies. In addition, the issue of industrialization in developing countries is addressed. Modern strategies for ...

A 12 page essay that discusses the autobiography of Margery Kempe, which was written in the early fifteenth century, in terms of Margery's piety and how her spirituality was understood in terms of gender roles. No additional sources cited

A 7 page research paper that compares these two countries. Germany and Sweden share many similarities. They are both democracies, have extensive social welfare systems, and promote humanistic concerns, such as women's rights, within their laws and social conventions (Folster). However, despite these similarities, there are also definitive differences between Sweden and German and one ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Industrial Revolution as well as an analysis on its effect on society. The change of the family is revealed as a part of the revolution and gender roles are also noted as having been affected. The impact on society as it is felt today is also ...

5 pages. Twice in the 20th century world war impacted the development of the United States. The author compares and contrasts how WWI and WWII impacted the economy, race & gender relations, foreign relations, and issues regarding civil liberties. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A five page paper which looks at the parite movement in French politics, the way in which it seeks to address gender inequality in the political system, and the reasons why it has been regarded by some sections of the French population with some degree of hostility from both a cultural and a political point ...

This 8 page paper compares the Weimar Republic, the government which ruled Germany between 1919 to 1933, and the Third French Republic which reigned from 1871 through 1940. Analysis focuses on political factors and addresses reasons for the collapse of each government. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the low level of support for the right wing Conservative government in Scotland which is especially apparent after the 1970's. The way in which the SNP and the Labour party y have impacted on the support as well as social polices and the issue of devolution are all discussed. ...

A 12 page paper discussing the economy of Sweden. Sweden's welfare state is legendary. The government provides support to individuals in virtually every aspect of their lives, yet without venturing so far into socialism that individuals are unable to determine and follow their own paths. The cost of free university education; health ...

6 pages in length. The writer discusses how tsarist Russia and Stalin's Reign were similar in form. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. The factors most important in the determination of how valid this form of government had come to be in the late 1990s have been characterized as being both visionary (Thatcher) and weak (Major). As well, some critics have contended that the concept of balance of power has been completely ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses how Sweden's government, Riksdagen, is a unicameral system that has been in existence since 1970, drawing its political power from being a parliamentary democratic monarchy with three hundred forty-nine members where the Head of State is the king, but he has no authority in the governing of ...

A 3 page paper discussing the dangers to democracy that exist in our system of government. In The Federalist Papers, Publius stresses repeatedly that the government is to be that of representation of the people. For his part of the Federalist works, Madison made clear distinction between the close and local representation favored ...

A 11 page research paper that focuses on the contributions of King Juan Carlos of Spain to the process of leading Spain out of the 36 year dictatorship of General of Francisco Franco towards a viable democratic government. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This is a 4 page paper assessing the Northern Ireland conflict since the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Since the Good Friday Agreement was implemented in Northern Ireland in 1998, the British and Irish Governments have been assessing the events and improvements which have occurred since that time. In addition to constitutional and government ...

A 10 page paper that examines the moral, social and political views that the American public held concerning Hiroshima in the twelve months following the end of World War II and how these views were changed by the 1946 publication of John Hersey's "Hiroshima". Discussed are the cover up attempts made by the U.S. ...

A 3 page paper which examines the early socialists’ idealistic desire to create a society free of capitalist-industrial economic, social and political injustice and the reality of the 1917 Lenin communist government. Specifically examined are the relationship between the ideals and the reality and how the differences can be historically explained. Bibliography lists 3 ...

This 8 page paper explores politics during the Age of Enlightenment (the 18th C) which changed the feudal system of rule to a more centralized thoughtful government. Montesquieu, Locke, Kant, and Wollstonecraft are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 3 page paper considers how monumental building were able to act as propaganda for government in medieval Italy, looking at Sienna, Florence and Padua.

This 7 page paper discusses the events and situations that led to the rise of fascism in Germany between 1919 and 1931. The German people were lured into accepting and supporting this type of government by Hitler, who exploited the problems Germany had after World War I and then exploited the impact the Great Depression ...

This 5 page paper looks at the government of Norway and the influence it has on the economy of that country. The strengths and weaknesses of the economy are discussed and the future of possible entrance into the European Union is considered. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page report is based on a recent Fortune article by Paul Krugman entitled, “The Euro: Beware of What You Wish For.” The gist of the article is discussed and interpreted in the context of a scenario involving the collapse of the EMU, how different populations and governments within the Union interact with one ...

This 11 page paper considers to what extent Victorian Britain be described could be described as free market economy, including consideration of government policies and the impact that the reduction of tariffs introduced by Peel and Gladstone had on duty and examines did Britain pursued a policy of free trade when other European countries ...

This 6 page paper explores reasons for the relative stability of the British government as compared with the history of France in this realm. The Enlightenment is discussed as well as the French Revolution. Politics over the past two centuries are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page overview of the political face of Western Europe. Uses Great Britain and Germany as examples of democratic countries which incorporate an interesting blend of socialism into their politics and economics. Notes that there are tremendous differences even within Western Europe as to the role of the government in human welfare ...