The Wives of Henry VIII
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A 9 page paper tracing the six marriages of Henry VIII. Discusses points of Henry's wives, what prompted him to marry so many times, and what type of person he was. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Hen8.wps

Thomas A Becket
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5 pages in length. Just as fascinating as the mystery that surrounds his murder is the whereabouts of Thomas A Becket's bones. The English saint's death was considered so dramatic that its historical value has withheld the test of time, as well as inspired countless poems, novels, plays and films. Unraveling the mystery around Becket's death is a quest that has been ongoing since the very time of his demise; such intensity has come full circle in that researchers and historians alike are still at a loss as to the ultimate resting place of the dead man's bones. The writer discusses the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Thomas A Becket's bones. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Tbecket.wps

Thomas Edwards/ "Gangraena": 17th Century Source
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A 15 page research paper that examines Thomas Edwards' work Gangraena, concentrating on it efficacy as a primary source for understanding the seventeenth century. The writer argues that it is a reliable source as long as one keeps in mind that Edwards' had a distinct bias for the Presbyterian position. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 99gangrn.wps

What Were the Middle Ages?
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A 5 page paper which discusses what the Middle Ages consisted of, and what made them different from the times which preceded and followed them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Why did Queen Elizabeth I Never Marry
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This 8 page paper considers the different suitors and potential lovers of Queen Elizabeth I, also known as the Virgin Queen, examining considers why she never married. Suitors such as Thomas Seymour and Robert Dudley are considers as well as Philip II of Spain and many others. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEqe1sut.wps

Witchcraft and Magic in Europe During the Middle Ages
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This well written 16 page paper, including 1 page synopsis, considers how historians of Europe can look at criminal justice or inquisitorial records in order to investigate what beliefs in witchcraft and magic existed during in the Middle Ages. The paper examines what these records show what the beliefs were along with how and why they may have developed. The paper includes geographical differences in the manifestation of the beliefs between mainland Europe and England, the motivations of accusers and how the stereotypes where able to gain afoot hold that would later developing into what is known as “the burning times”. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEwitchM.rtf

World Exploration During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I
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A 7 page overview of English exploration of the world during the late sixteenth century. Gives a brief description of political unrest in England during this time period. Emphasizes the voyages of Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake. Describes the difficulties early explorers and colonists faced in the 'New World.' Bibliography lists six sources.
Filename: Worldex.rtf

Wyatt’s Rebellion
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An 8 page paper which examines Wyatt’s Rebellion in 1554. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAwyee.rtf

“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