17th England & Transformation
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A 4 page research paper that discusses the 17th century as a time of transformation in England. The writer argues that the seventeenth century was a period of rapid change in England, economically, politically and religiously. In his text The Century of Revolution, historian Christopher Hill argues persuasively that this was a period of transformation. The view of the seventeenth century presented by Hill shows that it was nothing less than the period in which the modern world began to take shape. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh17hill.rtf

A Comparison of Brigden’s “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the Movie “Elizabeth”
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This is a 5 page comparison of Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” and the film “Elizabeth”. Susan Brigden’s text “New Worlds, Lost Worlds: The Rule of the Tudors 1485-1603” gives a broad historical account of the Tudor era in England during its almost 120 year rule throughout the 15th to early 17th centuries. Brigden’s background knowledge on the Reformation in England at that time is effective but perhaps not properly displayed in her text as much of the religious and political detail was excluded in lieu of the inclusion of selections of poetry and prose from the era to provide the book with more depth and color. Overall, the effect was not well received by the critics who craved more historical detail. The film “Elizabeth” directed by Shekhar Kapur, on the other hand, provides a more in depth look at the political but somewhat more personal details of Elizabeth’s reign from 1558 until her death and the end of the Tudors in 1603. The images portrayed in the film show the often gritty side of the religious fervor which shook Tudor England outside of the political elite emphasized in Brigden’s book. Audiences must be aware however that artistic license may be more in effect in “Elizabeth” however than within Brigden’s historical text but taken together “New Worlds, Lost Worlds” provides a good background for the reign of Elizabeth brought to life in the film “Elizabeth”.
Filename: TJBrigd1.rtf

Ancient Warfare
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A 5 page paper on ancient warfare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAanwar8.rtf

Anglo-Saxon Settlement In England
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This 11 page paper examines the Anglo-Saxon settlement in England -- why they moved there, their subsequent society and culture. Particular emphasis is paid to medieval literature and its reflection of the Anglo-Saxons. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Anglosax.wps

Book Review / "Bloody Mary" -- Queen of England
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Mary I has come down in history with the unpleasant name of "Bloody Mary" because of the religious persecutions of her reign. This 7 page paper reviews W.F.M. Prescott's book entitled "Mary Tudor" -- a text which goes into considerable detail about the Queen's terrifying reign. No other sources are cited.
Filename: Quenmary.wps

Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
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An 8 page paper which examines the importance of Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn in terms of political policy in England. The primary work referred to in this paper is David Starkey’s “Six Wives.” Bibliography lists 1 additional source.
Filename: RAboleyn.rtf

Changes in Parliament as a Result of the English Revolution
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This 3 page paper examines the English Revolution and how that altered English history. Attention is paid to the shift in power between the monarchy and Parliament. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA509Eng.rtf

Clothing in the Time of Romeo and Juliet
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A 6 page paper which discusses the type of clothing worn by different social classes, and genders, during the time of Romeo and Juliet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcostumes.rtf

Comparison of the Reigns of Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I of England
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A five page paper which assesses the respective regimes of Mary Tudor and Elizabeth I in terms of their contributions to socio-economic stability, international relations, religious freedom and the development of culture in England during the sixteenth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLelizmary.wps