Essays and Research Papers on Italy

This 7 page paper discusses the how the European Renaissance was responsible for the Protestantism of Calvinism and Lutheranism and reform within the Catholic Church. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

8 pages in length. A light comparison between Machiavelli's 'The Prince' and Plato's 'Republic.' The writer examines each of the author's respective eras, backgrounds, and influences before making determinations about the political similarities and differences between their two infamous works. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Paul Robert Walker's The Italian Renaissance. The writer argues that although this is an informative text, it has serious drawbacks due to the emphasis on recounting simply facts with little or no interpretation. No additional sources cited.

In 6 pages, the author discusses the Etruscan Civilization, which is an ancient civilization in the Tuscany region of Italy. The Etruscans created works of art in pottery as well as metal works. The Etruria region was taken over by the Romans with whom the Etruscans warred. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

An eight page paper which looks at various aspects of Italy’s social and political organisation, with reference to the economic disparity between north and south, the effect on the economy of adopting the European single currency, and the ways in which the Italian government has developed in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 sources

6 pages in length. The original Italian language was a vibrant and enthusiastic language, which has stood the test of time. Indeed, watching an Italian speak is one of the most entertaining of all ethnicities, for they are extremely vocal and animated at the same time. In a crowd or at a ...

This 10 page paper provides information about the Venetian Navy as well as information on Italy at the time of the Renaissance. Some battles are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 2 1/2 page paper which examines the decade of the 1490s as it relates to the Renaissance of Italy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which offers a critical analysis of the unique historical text, which is told as a narrative of a real-life person who lived during that time period. No additional sources are used.

This is a 5 page paper discussing Jacob Burckhardt’s “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century”. Jacob Burckhardt’s writings on “The Fall of the Humanists in the Sixteenth Century” in part III of his work “The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy” discusses how the humanist movement away from the affiliation between the ...

A 5 page paper which offers a critical analysis of the unique historical text, which is told as a narrative of a real-life person who lived during that time period. No additional sources are used.

This 3 page paper examines why Count Camillo Cavour should be recognized as the Father of the Risorgimento. This paper highlights the notable achievements of Cavour and their widespread impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines why Count Camillo Cavour should be recognized as the Father of the Risorgimento. This paper highlights the notable achievements of Cavour and their widespread impact. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In five pages this paper discusses how the theoretical, scientific, and artistic achievements of Leonardo da Vinci epitomize the ideals of the Renaissance. Seven sources are cited in the bibliography.

4 pages in length. Galileo's misfortune of trial and condemnation transformed into the world's bequest when the Italian astronomer and mathematician's forthrightness set the stage for the Scientific Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 16 page paper examines the early Risorgimento period in Italy following the Congress of Vienna, looking at the influence of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic period and the way in which restoration took place in terms of political and social influences and outcomes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

In five pages this paper examines how the spread of Christianity and development of trade/capitalism during the so-called ‘Gothic world’ led to the civilization that followed during the Renaissance and modern periods. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.