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Papers On Western Civilization
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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
Body Modifications in Mesoamerica
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This 6 page paper considers the different types of body modification including scarification, cranial modification, tooth modification and a range of piercing, which are seen in Mesoamerica. These may start with the Olmecs but were also carried forward and developed by other civilisations such as the Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacán and Toltec. Examining these different permanent modification or mutilations the paper draws parallels with the practices of body modifications today and asserts that this has always been associated with social class and power. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEbodmod.rtf
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
Bowling in Britain During the Industrial Era
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This 3 page paper examines leisure in Britain between 1700 and 1850. Bowling is chosen as the topic of contemplation. How bowling fits into the scheme of things is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA514bow.rtf
Brahmins as Important Contributors t o India
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This 4 page paper proves that the Brahmins was just as important to classical India as the shih were to classical China. Literature is referenced in this serious discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA135Bra.rtf
Buildings As Political Propaganda
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This 3 page paper considers how monumental building were able to act as propaganda for government in medieval Italy, looking at Sienna, Florence and Padua.
Filename: TEbuiprop.rtf
Caesar Augustus
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A 5 page paper discussing the life and accomplishments of Caesar Augustus, the great-nephew and successor of Julius Caesar. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Caugu.wps
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