Essays and Research Papers on Other Ancient Civ.

A 4 page essay postulating that it was this basic discovery that was the first ''domino'' in the chain which led to the creation of early civilization. No bibliography.

A 6 page research paper that examines the efforts of the last of the Ottoman sultans to save their failing empire. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Describes the Babylonians, Assyrians and Persians who were inclined toward expansionism and domination, as well as the Sumerians, Akkadians and Egyptians who were more inclined toward maintaining rather than expanding their cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the rise, factors and expansion of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page report discusses the Spain of the Romans and then the Visigoths. The Romans conquered Spain in the last years of the third century B.C. Historical accounts have shown that they took every advantage of the military and economic opportunities offered by Spain at the expense of Spain’s indigenous societies. When the Germanic peoples invaded the provinces of ...

This 10 page paper provides answers to some common questions regarding the economic and social elements of the ancient Near East, with a concentration on the elements relative to the progression of modern Egypt. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the major developments and the shift of the people to the flood plain of the Indus Valley between 5000 and 1900 B. C. This paper considers the elements that contributed to the growth and sustainability of the culture during this era, including population growth, expanse in trade, religion, and ...

This 11 page report discusses the ancient civilization of the Aztecs and their remarkable “Sun Stone” or calendar. In the Aztec system there are actually two Aztec calendars that are essentially independent of one another. However, both are on the “Sun Stone.” They reflect two different aspects of time which represent the two most important aspects of Aztec ...

(5 pp) Syria and the United States have balanced on a delicate political tightrope for years. In October of 1991 the two began discussions in Madrid, concerning the fate of peace between the two countries, and indeed peace in the Arab world. Within that same tenuous balance, is the fact that Syria ...

This 5 page report discusses one of humanity’s great mythic questions in reference to various human belief systems and their interpretation of the divine. When the Christian mindset of the West, both Catholic and Protestant came in contact with the spiritual beliefs of Eastern traditions, it determined that it had a moral duty to save the people of other ...

5 pages in length. According to the political ideologies of Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War," the primary cause of conflict between Sparta and Athens was the fact that the Athenians tried to create a problem between the city-states of Corinth and Corcyra. Athens was summoned to help the Corcyraeans; they proved only a ...

A 5 page essay that examines the diary of Murasaki Shikibu, a lady in waiting at the court of the Japanese monarch from 1007 to 1010 A.D. The writer argues that through Murasaki's lyrical and descriptive prose, the modern day reader gets an insider's view into the day to day life of the Japanese ...

A 7 page paper which discusses the search for Noah's Ark. The paper presents some of the more recent findings and illustrates that the ark still remains undiscovered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Astronomy, or the study of the stars, has probably interested Man since either the first primordial walked on land or Adam tried to soothe Eve by taking a walk under them. This 7 page paper explores the thoughts and discoveries of some of the earliest of astronomers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The Palaiologoi; This 7 page paper considers the final centuries of the Byzantium Empire under the Palaiologoi. Starting with the second Emperor form this dynasty Andronikos II the paper traces the fall of the empire and the contact and relations with the Ottoman Empire, through to the final Emperor Constantine XI. The bibliography cites 3 ...

A 5 page paper which summarizes Cahill's book "How the Irish Saved Civilization." In addition the paper addresses how Cahill's work relates to Noble's Western Civilization textbook. Bibliography lists 4 additional sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the primary features of the early civilizations, focusing on the Sumerians, which occupied the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which looks at henges and other ancient monuments in Britain and considers what can be deduced about Bronze Age people and social organisation from investigation into the construction of the monuments and the archaeological finds made at digs at related sites, such as the long and round barrow burial mounds associated with these ...

This 4 page paper proves that the Brahmins was just as important to classical India as the shih were to classical China. Literature is referenced in this serious discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page (4 pages + 1 page outline) informative paper which considers the location, age, construction, believed purpose, and special events that are associated with one of the archeological wonders of the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the historical, social, technological and economic importance of early Mesopotamia, which as been described as the "Cradle of Civilization." This paper outlines some of the historical elements related to the creation of civilization in this area, including a view of two Mesopotamian civilizations that existed between ...

This 7 page report discusses two ancient statues: Eannatum, The Prince of Lagash from Sumeria and the Official Clasping Emblem of God Min with the Figure of the God Ptah. The meaning of the figures, their purpose, and why they were created are presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of women, in terms of their sexuality, in ancient Greek and Hebrew culture, as well as the cultures of Americans today. The paper relies on the texts "The Reign of the Phallus" by Eva Keuls, "The Creation of Patriarchy" by Gerda Lerner, and "The Religious Suppression of Eros" ...

A 5-page paper on the battle that signaled the end of the Byzantine Empire and the Middle Ages. Included are discussions of the issues and personalities involved, the technologies and strategies used and its lasting effect on the modern world. References list 4 sources.

This paper discusses Palenque, one of the greatest cities of the Ancient Mayan culture. In describing the city, the paper examines historical and religious influences, and how they impacted the city's architecture and design. Bibliography lists 3 sources.