Deliberate and Enlightened Revolution? The Barons’ Rebellion
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A paper which looks in detail at the Barons Rebellion in thirteenth-century Britain, and considers whether the actions of the Barons, and in particular Simon de Montfort, could accurately be described as a "deliberate and enlightened revolution". Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: JL2barons.rtf

El Cid, Koran, Yvain, Joinville
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This 28 page paper responds to nine disparate questions incorporating each of these four works into each response: El Cid; Koran; Yvain or the Knight with the Lion by Chretien de Troyes; and The Memoirs of the Lord of Joinville. In the last case, some responses are in the perspective of King Louis IX (St. Louis) and others are from Joinville's perspective. Examples of topics: What significance does each place on earthly rewards? How does each respond to conflict? How do each view women and/or women's accomplishments and what accomplishments die medieval France admire in women? What do each expect of followers? How does accountability fit into each? Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGcidyv.rtf

Encounter with a Cat
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A 5 page essay that, first of all, discusses an encounter between the writer and a cat. This leads into a discussion of the history of the domesticated cat and its relationship to humanity, focusing on ancient Egypt and the Middle Ages. The writer concludes by contemplating the meaning of the cat encounter and how humanity should learn to value the environment based on the lessons of history. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khcatenc.rtf

Eyrbyggia Saga and the Lais of Marie de France
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A 5 page research paper that examines these two examples of medieval literature in order to ascertain the place of women in that society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 99lais.wps

Feudalism in Medieval India
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A five page paper which considers whether the social and political organisation of medieval India could be defined as feudal, and looks at the differences between the European model of feudalism and the caste system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JLfeudalind.wps

Feudalism, The Norman Conquest, & 11th Century English Politics
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In this 9 page paper, the writer is concerned with whether or not Feudalism imposed by the 11th century Norman Conquest truly had an impact on politics in England. Issues of ownership, social class, and much more are examined to reach the ultimate conclusion that the impact of Feudalism was a positive one indeed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Normancq.wps

Frances Temple/The Ramsay Scallop
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A 6 page book review that discusses and analyzes The Ramsay Scallop by Frances Temple, a novel set in the year 1299 and written to appeal to young teens. In many ways, it is a well-written tale that has elements that are both instructive and entertaining to young readers. However, there are also problems with this text that comparison with Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy (1995, Harper Trophy) illustrates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khramscl.rtf

Frederick Barbarossa in Italy
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A 9 page research paper that addresses the significance of terrain in Frederick Barbarossa's Italian campaigns. When Frederick I, known as Frederick Barbarossa, became Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, his primary mission was to restore the Empire to the exalted position it held under Charlemagne and Otto I (Frederick I). This entailed, first of all, establishing order in Germany, but also asserting his imperial rights in Italy (Frederick I). In all, Frederick undertook six expeditions into Italy. Frederick's uncle, Otto of Freising, authored an extensive account of Frederick's various military campaigns. However, Otto died after writing the first two books, leaving the last two to his provost, Rahewin (Frederick I). Referring to this account, this discussion explores the question of to what extent Frederick was able to overcome the physical terrain of the Italian peninsula. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khfrebar.rtf

French Influence on Westminster Abbey Architecture
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A 9 page research paper that investigates the influence of Louis IX's Sainte-Chapelle on Henry III's Westminster Abbey. The writer discusses the French influence on the Abbey, in general, sums up what is known about Sainte-Chapelle and the Abbey, and concludes that while the French influence on Westminster is definitive, the specific influence of Sainte-Chapelle has yet to be determined. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khabbsch.rtf