Blaming Kings James I & Charles I For The English Civil War
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Blaming Kings James I & Charles I For The English Civil War : This 5 page essay discussed the extent to which kings James and Charles can be blamed for the Civil War. It discusses the Religious tensions at the time- between the Catholics and the Anglicans and the Puritans. Also mentioned: the Court of the Star Chamber and the Archbishop of Laud. Kingj.wps
Filename: Kingj.wps

England's Civil War / The Roundhead Rebellion
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This 11 page report summarizes the history of the English Civil War during the period of 1642-1651. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Roundhea.wps

Oliver Cromwell And The English Civil War
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25 pages in length. The English Civil War was waged for several reasons, none of which are atypical to the origin of most every war in history. Power, greed and fear are the primary instigators that propel people and countries into the ravages of battle, often never solving the problem that threw them into war in the first place. Oliver Cromwell and the Roundheads’ participation were instrumental in the English Civil War, establishing a quest for revenge in exchange for the years of oppression they suffered. Indeed, the Roundheads, under Cromwell’s rule, were a strong force to be reckoned with; it was as a direct result of their moral commitment to battle that they came to be known as an incredible fighting force. The writer discusses the causes of the English Civil War, as well as focuses upon Cromwell and the Roundheads. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Ocromwel.wps

“A World Lit Only by Fire” by William Manchester
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A 5 page paper which examines “A World Lit Only by Fire” by William Manchester. The paper examines the political and religious status quo of the time, and the Reformation which Manchester refers to as “The Shattering.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlitfre.rtf

“Braveheart”: Fact and Fiction
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A 5 page paper which examines the historical changes made by the director in order to appeal to the audience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAbrav1.rtf

“Century of Revolution, 1603-1714” by Christopher Hill
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A 5 page summary and review of Christopher Hill’s “Century of Revolution, 1603-1714” which outlines some of the conditions in 17th century Europe. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhill17.rtf

“England in the Middle Ages”
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A seven page paper which looks at the development of the cultural and political system in England from the time of the Norman conquest to the factionalism and weak leadership which contributed to the Wars of the Roses, and the way in which Norman culture and the feudal system changed during this period. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLnormans.wps

“Great Harry” by Carolly Erickson
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A 4 page review of Carolly Erickson’s work “Great Harry.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAhrr.rtf

“Henges in southern Britain”
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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 sites.
Filename: JLhenges.wps