Marie de France/The Lais
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An 8 page research paper that examines the work of Marie de France (circa 1155-1170), a French poet, whose work offers a fascinating view into what life was like for the medieval French noblewoman. Her surviving works are a collection of 'Lais,' which are short stories in verse form that usually dealt with romantic themes. The writer relates the literary elements of her poetry and its significance to what the poems tell the modern reader about medieval life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khlais.rtf

Mechtild of Magdeburg, Medieval Mystic
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A 5 page research paper that investigates the life and mystical experience of Mechtild (also written as "Mechthild") of Magdeberg. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khmecmag.rtf

Medieval / Liturgical Drama And "The Story of Daniel"
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A 10 page paper on the Medieval liturgical drama. The paper provides a description of the basis of drama and how it was incorporated into the Roman Catholic Church to teach Bible stories to the congregation. The Story of Daniel is discussed in relationship to this type of teaching, and how the drama was used in Medieval times versus how it is used today. This particular drama became a stepping stone for the incorporation of secular music into the liturgical process of presentation, and as such, led to opera and the modernization of heroic plays. The play is being used today in both church settings and film, and the storyline is being incorporated into as diverse fields as music and multimedia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Medieval.doc

Medieval Castles
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A 4 page paper tracing the development and history of medieval castles in Europe, focusing primarily on English castles. Design and sizes changed dramatically over the centuries of the Middle Ages, primarily in response to changes in weaponry and the castle owner's need to protect the castle and its inhabitants. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSarchiMed.rtf

Medieval Clothes
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A 7 page research page that looks at the social, political and cultural connotations of medieval dress and what late medieval fashion tells historians about that era. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khmeddrs.wps

Medieval Coinage
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In this 8 page research paper, the writer examines issues and circumstances concerning the coining of money during medieval times. Economic situations are assessed and the overall impact that coining had over the centuries is determined. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Coins.wps

Medieval Feudalism
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A 6 page research paper exploring the elements of medieval feudalism in England. Descriptions of what constituted medieval feudalism, reason for wars, status of women and the decline of the feudal system are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 references.
Filename: Feud.wps

Medieval Game:
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This 3 page paper outlines plans for a medieval game, based upon the historical medieval game Nine Men's Morris. This paper provides a description of the game, the board, the goals of the game, etc. Bibliography lists no sources.
Filename: GSGames2.rtf

Medieval Monasticism
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A 3 page essay examining the role of monasteries in the Middle Ages, and using Monte Cassino, founded by St. Benedictine, as the standard against which others are compared. One cited reference.
Filename: Monast.wps