Alexander's Role in the Emancipation of Serfs
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This 12 page paper examines the role of Alexander II. Was it significant enough? Could he have done more? The history is explored and questions contemplated. Bibliography lists sources.
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Alvar Cabeza De Vaca y Nunez
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A 5 page paper on the story of Cabaza de Vaca. It tells of the tragic and exciting account of the Spain's attempt in 1528 to colonize Florida, and also briefly talks about Cabaza's life before and after his journeys.
Filename: Cabeza.wps

Ancient History to the 21st Century
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A 10 page paper which discusses 4 different eras in history, beginning with ancient history and finishing with the 21st century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Andrew Wheatcroft’s “The Habsburgs, Embodying Empire”
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A 5 page review of Andrew Wheatcroft’s “The Habsburgs, Embodying Empire.” No additional sources cited.
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Assessing Three Themes From The Voyage Of Cabeza De Vaca
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the following three themes in relation to Cabeza de Vaca's voyage: how the Spaniards and Indians viewed one another; Spaniard hatred and racism toward the Indians; and assimilating into Indian culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCdvaca.wps

Becoming Charlemagne by Sypeck
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A 5 page paper which offers a review of the book Becoming Charlemagne by Jeff Sypeck. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAsypck.rtf

Behn's Oroonoka And British Colonialism
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Written in 1688, Oroonoko is a story of an African Prince who is wed to the woman of his dreams and then captured and sold into slavery. It is also the story of an aristocratic young woman who 'befriends' the savage. This 5 page paper argues that Behn represents all the major patterns of structural differentiation in colonial, or plantation, society, such as ethnic and cultural status, social class, ownership of property and land, economic wealth, employment, education and political power in her story. It then compares Behn's representation with the relationship between Ireland and Britain during the same time period. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTorooab.wps

Bendini's The Pope's Elephant
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book but focuses on the wealth accumulated by European monarchy during the sixteenth century. The significance of the elephant is also discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Bernstein/Fragile Glory
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An 8 page paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text on France and the French entitled Fragile Glory (1990). Topics covered include French character, comparisons with US culture and French politics. No additional sources cited.
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