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Japanese History in The Pillow Book by Sie Shonagon

In fourteen pages this research paper examines this revealing look at the medieval history of Japan written by an Imperial Court's...

An Overview of Apocalyptic Literature

it is not truly a detailed prediction of the future nor is it an invitation to withdraw from the concerns of this world (1997). In...

Istanbul Stock Market Fortunes

In nine pages the stock market of Turkey is examined in terms of history and upswing during the past ten years and the impact of t...

Historical Perspective on Women's Workplace Fashion

the social elite where the yuppies of the 1980s went quite the opposite way, showing off their designer suits. Steindorf suggests ...

Film Review of Outremer

to answer but is subject to interpretation. The title might be referring to an American point of view perhaps or even the division...

Controversy and Kudos -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge

One of England's foremost poet and philosopher-critic during the Romantic Movement, Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote some of the grea...

Depression Humor

Comedy was even more important during the Great Depression than at most other times in history, when entertainment was most people...

History of Palestine from 1900 to 1939

In eight pages this paper examines the Palestine history during this time period with Jewish demographic changes among the topics ...

2000 Film Gladiator and its Accuracy

In five pages this research paper argues that the movie Gladiator was not accurate in its portrayal of history during that time pe...

The U.S. Justice System

The writer discusses changes that have occurred in the U.S. justice system during its history. The paper is five pages long and th...

Spanish Colonies and Trade

prevent bankruptcy. Much of the taxes were not reaching the royal treasury (Lea 1898). If the taxes within their own country could...

China's Taiping Rebellion

In fourteen pages this rebellion which took place during the Ch'ing dynasty from 1850 to 1864 and its impact upon the history of C...

A Case for World History Textbook Inclusion of Nostradamus

In a paper consisting of 7 pages an argument supporting the inclusion of Nostradamus in textbooks on world history is made for his...

1820 and 1821 Filibusters in Texas

This paper examines the Texas filibusters during this time period in terms of history with recent events also included in eight pa...

The History of Medicine in the Nineteenth Century

there was nothing else to help to that end. Another important thing that occurred is that in Paris, the doctors would begin to qua...

White Porcelain in Korea

in the kiln by preventing polluted material sticking to them, along with this there were always found with wide foot rings, very s...

Varying Definitions of the Civil War

the war, however, women were actually given incentive to expand their role into the typical domain of males. With their men on th...

Politics of Race, Class and Nationalism/South Africa

"nationalism and racism have dominated South Africas history" (Foster, 2003, p. 657. The emergence and dominance of white South Af...

Fifty Years of Men’s Fashion from 1950 to 2000 and Designers of Change

Cinema was dominating mens fashions as businessmen sought to dress like Gregory Peck in The Man with the Gray Flannel Suit while t...

Questions and Answers on Early Nineteenth Century English History (1800-1840)

resulted in a huge public outcry against the King. Reformers and radicals alike encouraged dialogue regarding gender oppression a...

John Demos, Joseph Plumb Martin and Wartime Experience

one stroke" (Demos 29). Williams and his five children make it to Montreal alive. Once they arrive in Montreal, the Indians begin ...

American Labor Movement During the 19th and 20th Centuries

his business is in an industry where time is important. In fact, time is important for most any business and few industries are no...

Prostitution in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

Europe was influenced by the views of the early Christian church" (Magistra Rosemounde of Mercia, 2006). In many ways it was, at t...

Europe's Disenchantment Period

In a paper of fifteen pages an examination of European history includes the Middle Ages, Baroque period, and The Enlightenment in ...

Livy's History of Rome/Heroes & Villains

king also ordered killed. They were subsequently left to die of exposure and were discovered by a she-wolf. Discovered by the king...

Communism in Mexico

following among the people. Further investigation should help to clarify which impression is correct. In doing so, well also see h...

The Oil Spill During the Week of June 6, 2010

mention of surges of natural gas, but rig workers report that numerous surges were experienced in the weeks prior to the explosion...

An Examination of the Cold War and Why It Did Not Result in a Major War

first stage of escalation sees the parties to the conflict shift from the use of light strategies towards heavy tactics. Light tac...

World War I - Causes and Effects

support that does not contain any expressed or implied limitations; an agreement to offer unlimited aid. Significance: In the cont...

Elizabeth Bennett, Characterization in Pride and Prejudice

This essay pertains to the way in which Elizabeth Bennett is characterized in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The writer partic...