Bernstein/Fragile Glory/on French culture
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A 5 page research paper that answers specific questions pertaining to Richard Bernstein's text Fragile Glory, A Portrait of France and the French (1990).Topics addressed include the Greenpeace affair, French contentiousness, and French politicians and politics. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khfrgl2.rtf

Britain’s Premiere Role in Industrialization
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This is a 7 page paper discussing the processes which lead to the reason why Britain was the first country in the world to industrialize. In the early 1700s, Britain’s mining, iron and textile industries were largely labour based and much of the country was still agricultural in its lifestyle. During the next century and a half however, Britain became the leading country in the industrial revolution, tripled its population and became the world’s leading producer of manufactured goods. Several elements played key factors in Britain leading the industrial revolution. Firstly, on a national scale, Britain had one of the best developed road and canal systems which enabled them to transport goods efficiently and manufacturers and businessmen were well supported in any upgrading methods they developed. These goods were also easily exported on a global scale by Britain’s expansive naval fleet of ships. Being an island nation provided Britain with certain advantages: firstly, they were separated from the wars on the continent which allowed them to progress industrially without interruption; and, their shipping fleet was maintained for overseas trade and security. Demands in the textile industry lead to machines which increased production in the weaving and spinning sectors. Increased production in the textile industry required further energy sources from water and steam which resulted in steam engine inventions which also proved exceedingly useful in the mining and iron processes. Britain was able to produce a vast amount of manufactured goods which were easily transported and unaffected by the Napoleonic Wars which slowed down industrial progress throughout Europe. The effects of the industrial boom are seen in the population growth at the time which more than tripled to over 21 million largely concentrated in the industrialized cities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TJBritI1.rtf

Cape Town; Development Until 1850
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This 6 page paper looks at Cape Town, South Africa from its beginnings to 1850. The paper summarises the trends and development of the city within this time frame, with specific examples and link the trends to broader global processes and the experience of modernity with other cities such as Mexico City, Paris, Istanbul and Tokyo. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEcapetown.rft

Causes of World War II:
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This 5 page paper examines individual level theories as well as domestic level theories in terms of the causes of World War II. These theories are used specifically to highlight the casues of Germany's agression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSWhyWar.rtf

Changes In European Social Groups, Economics, & Religions From 800-1400 AD
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This brief, 3 page essay looks at changes that swept the entire cultural fabric of Europe in the Middle Ages. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Socecre.wps

Christopher Columbus
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4 page analytical review of "Admiral of the Ocean Sea," a book by Samuel Eliot Morrison that goes into great detail about Christopher Columbus and his voyage to the "New World." No Bibliography.
Filename: Chriscol.wps

Churches and the French Revolution
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A 10 page which examines churches during the French Revolution. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAchchf.rtf

Civil Service Reform In The United Kingdom
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Change is the only constant in government. The civil service in the United Kingdom is no exception. This 5 page paper explores the history of civil service reform from the election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979 until the present. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTukcvls.wps

Commercial Revolution of the Middle Ages / Book Review
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5 page review and discussion of the book 'The Commercial Revolution of the Middle Ages,' by Robert S. Lopez. Book describes changes (mostly economic) during the Middle Ages and surrounding periods in Europe. Excellent for those studying courses relevant to the History of Western Civilization. No additional sources.
Filename: Commrevo.rtf