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10222. THE ANCIENT LEGEND OF ATLANTIS. The ancient Greek legend of a lost underwater continent is studied in terms of its mythical, mystical and scientific explanations. The myth's retellings are traced from Plato to the present. 9 pages, 16 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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10154. HOMER, AESCHYLUS AND PLATO ON SOCIAL ORGANIZATION. The depiction of Greek society in the three authors is compared and contrasted. Greek society is seen developing from tribal kingships to regional kingship and dynasties, to the democratic city-state of 5th Century Athens. 6 pages, 12 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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10136. ROMAN LIFE AS EVIDENT IN RUINS OF POMPEII. Emphasizes public and private buildings in Pompeii, suggests ruins indicate thriving resort and business center. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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10135. ROMAN RELIGION AND THE MILITARY. Focuses on significance of various Roman religious cults (Mars, Mithras) and Roman values in shaping Rome's military. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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10134. LEGACY OF NON-ROMANS IN DEVELOPMENT OF ROME. Traces influences of Etruscans, Greeks, Gauls, and Samnites, others, on Rome's political, social and religious growth. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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10133. RAMSES II. The life and accomplishments of the 19th Dynasty pharoah are reviewed. Ramses role in war, his patronage of architecture and statuary, and the general prosperity and strength of Egyptian civilization in his period are discussed. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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10104. DE PIZAN'S CITY OF LADIES. The social and aesthetic functions of costume in late medieval society are explored through an analysis of Cristine de Pizan's feminist tract The City of Ladies. 14 pages, 21 footnotes, 12 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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10077. MILITARY ORGANIZATION UNDER ALEXANDER THE GREAT. Alexander's armies and tactics during the conquests of 336-323 B.C. are noted, for use of infantry, cavalry, supply and logistics. 11 pages, 25 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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10076. EUROPEANS AND NON-EUROPEANS IN "EL CID". The depiction of Moors and Jews in the anonymous 12th Century Spanish epic is analyzed. The attitudes of Christians toward non-Christian vassals and armies are seens as mixed, and El Cid's generosity to subdued Moors is noted. 7 pages, 15 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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10036. ANCIENT EGYPT BY LIONEL CASSON. Summary review and analysis of Casson's book which is one of Time-Life's "Great Ages of Man" publications. Finds the book useful and informative but poorly organized and lacking in scholarly detail. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09780. TWO CREATION MYTHS: BABYLONIAN AND CHRISTIAN. Compares and contrasts major and minor themes in the two myths with particular attention to the treatment of politics and political power. 8 pages, 12 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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09762. "EVERYDAY LIFE IN CLASSICAL ATHENS" BY T. B. L. WEBSTER. A critical review of Webster's study of life in the Athens of the classical period between the 4th and 6th centuries B.C. 5 pages, 11 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09743. ZOROASTRIANISM. The historical origins and development of the ancient Persian religion are examined, and the status of Zoroastrianism in the modern world noted. 6 pages, 11 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09653. HADRIAN'S VILLA: A PALACE IN TIVOLI. Analyzes the history, design, setting and construction of this complex palace setting in the rolling countryside of Tivoli. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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09585. SUETONIUS' THE TWELVE CAESARS. A review of this ancient biographical work which details the history of Rome's transformation from a republic to a dictatorship. 5 pages, 9 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09335. THUCYDIDES' THE PELOPONNESIAN WAR. Considers the strengths and weaknesses of the account in terms of its historical significance, descriptive value and contemporary meaning. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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09333. MONGOL WARRIORS. Compares and contrasts four different accounts of Mongol warfare: H. Martin's contemporary (1977) history; Marco Polo's anecdotal account; a Franciscan missionary's (John of Plano Carpini) report to Pope Innocent IX; and a Persian historian's account of a vanquished people. Explores the major themes running through the accounts and contrasts the different authors' opinions of Mongol morality and character. 16 pages, 35 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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09160. THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM IN THE MIDDLE AGES. Drawing upon values and concepts in More's Utopia and The Song of Roland, this essay compares and contrasts the concept of freedom in the Middle Ages with freedom in ancient Greece and the modern world. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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09159. PHILOSOPHY OF CONTEMPORARY VS. MEDIEVAL LITERATURE: A COMPARISON. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. See Section 22E.
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08925. EPIC OF GILGAMESH AND THE ODYSSEY. A comparison of the political and economic structures of Mesopotamian and Greek culture, as seen in the two epics. 6 pages, 5 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08924. W. MONTGOMERY WATT'S A HISTORY OF ISLAMIC SPAIN. A review of Watt's study of Spain under Muslim rule from the 8th to the 15th century. 7 pages, 6 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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08851. COMPARING WORLD VIEWS REPRESENTED IN THE AENEID AND THE SONG OF ROLAND. A comparison of views on man, the universe and human roles in ancient Rome and medieval France as evidenced in the two poems. 5 pages, 11 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08820. THE GREEKS CONTRIBUTION TO THE HUMANITIES. Analyzes the summarizes some of the major themes and forces present in the Hellenic Greeks contributions to philosophy, the visual arts, and the literary arts. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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08558. THE FLOOD IN ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN LITERATURE. Compares the ancient Babylonian and Sumerian stories of the Flood, found in the Epic of Gilgamesh and in the Atrabasis text, with the Hebrew story of the Flood in Genesis. Argues that despite surface similarity, the two versions exhibit profound differences in moral and religious realms. 12 pages, 13 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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08481. FEUDALISM AS AN IDEAL FOR FUTURE AGES. An essay which examines the ideal concept of feudal society in terms of its actual forms of government, economic systems, and religious and artistic culture. 4 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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08480. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GREEK CULTURE AND CHRISTIANITY. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. See section 21A.
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08479. COMPARISON OF THE SONG OF ROLAND AND THE AENEID. Essay which argues that there is little resemblance in the two works on their outlooks on the universe, man and God, and relations with foreign peoples. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08478. COMPARISON OF THE SONG OF ROLAND AND THE AENEID. An essay which explains how both works idealize Roman history and reveal the social and political structure of the culture. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08477. THE WORLDVIEW OF GREEK AND MESOPOTAMIAN CULTURES. Compares and contrasts the two cultures with respect to their outlooks on nature, the role of man in the universe, and the relationship between men and the world around them. As a vehicle for comparison, an epic poem from each culture is analyzed. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08460. COMPARISON OF TWO EPIC POEMS. A comparison of the Epic of Gilgamesh and Homer's Odyssey with the objective of discerning the social and political processes in ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Greece. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08373. SOCIAL CONFLICT IN PRE-REFORMATION GERMANY. Discusses the social conflicts and divisions and changing economic conditions in Germany on the eve of the Reformation. Various grievances of the townspeople, the nobility and the peasantry are discussed. 10p.
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08372. THE ECONOMY OF MEDIEVAL SOCIETY. Detailed description of the Medieval society and economy as based on the family and on the feudal system. 6 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic sources.
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08369. MANIFESTATIONS OF DISCONTENT IN GERMANY ON THE EVE OF THE REFORMATION BY GERALD STRAUSS. Review of Strauss' work which suggests that the religious upheaval of the Protestant revolt was grounded in widespread social, economic and political grievances. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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08367. "THE RISE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE" BY POLYBIUS. Analysis of the Greek historian's account of the rise of the Roman Empire. Key factors in Rome's success are seen to be Rome's principles of morality, her constitutions, and her military organization. 8 pages, 9 footnotes, 1 bibliographic sources.
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08366. ATHENS AND FLORENCE: THE RISE AND FALL OF TWO CITY STATES. Compares and contrasts the two great city states, for the purpose of finding what particular elements enabled them to prosper and grow in the same manner. 9 pages, 13 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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08264. CHARLEMAGNE. A critical review of three encyclopaedic articles on Charlemagne. Collier's Academic American, and Britannica article are critiqued for content and form. 6p. 3b.
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08262. EXPANSION OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. A brief essay on the reforms undertaken by the Gracchi in an attempt to cope with the growing disproportion between the number of plebians and the power and the wealth of the patricians. 4 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic sources.
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$28
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08261. ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY. Argues that Christianity's spread can be attributed to both sociopolitical factors involved in the Jewish and Roman cultures, and to its theological and spiritual appeal. 4 pages, 2 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08260. "THE CHRONICLES OF THE CRUSADES" BY JOINVILLE AND VILLEHARDOUIN. Contextual and analytical review of this chronicle by two medieval writers, Jean De Joinville and Geoffrey De Villehardouin. Describes the men and events of the Crusades in the language and spirit of the times. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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07520. A SURVEY OF PREHISTORIC EGYPT. Complete overview of Egypt in prehistory, from before the first known settlements of 500,000 years ago, through all the various Stone Age cultures, and to the origins of the First Dynasty in around 3100 BC. Includes the distinguishing tool cultures of various periods, climate changes, evidence of a failed experiment in agriculture from 13,000 to 10,000 BC., problems in the origins of agriculture in Egypt and the early agricultural settlements at Fayumand Merimde, and the Gerzean culture that apparently evolved into the First Dynasty. 15 pages, 34 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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07360. RELIGION AND CIVILIZATION IN EARLY GREECE. Good overview of the practice of religion in classical Greece. Origins of Greek religion; how festivals brought city-states together; relations of religion and state; evolution of philosophical schools from religion; impact on future civilizations of Rome and Europe. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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07078. THE OXFORD MOVEMENT, 1833-1845. 7 pages, 27 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources. See section 21A. Judeo-Christian Religions.
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07024. THE EARLY HISTORY AND ECONOMICS OF TEA. Full study of the origins and spread of tea drinking and cultivation, from Chinese myths to present times. Much detail on British and Dutch attempts to monopolize the tea trade 1600s - 1800s; also influences on culture and history in Asia, Europe and America. 12 pages, 8 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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06720. ETRUSCAN ART. The tomb of the Reliefs at Caere is analyzed in light of modern discoveries about the lives, customs and art of the Etruscans. A thorough analysis of Etruscan funerary rituals is offered in this study. 9 pages, 12 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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06719. THE MONGOL CONQUEST. A history of the rise of the Mongol horde under Genghis Khan, and its subsequent invasion of Russia and Eastern Europe. 7 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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06686. ISLAM AS A FACTOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIEVAL EUROPE. A well-written argument on behalf of the position that Islam played a decisive role in the making of European Civilization. Europe's Dark Ages are attributed to Islam control of the Mediterranean. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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06659. THE LIMITATIONS OF ISLAM'S IMPACT ON MEDIEVAL EUROPE. Arguing that Islam was not a significant factor in the shaping of Europe, this paper cites the limitations of Islam's military, cultural, economic and political impact on medieval Europe. 6 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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06658. THE EFFECTS OF THE CRUSADES ON THE PAPACY. An excellent historical overview of the origin and intent of the Crusades, from their initiation by Pope Urban II to their termination some two centuries later. The weakening of the Papacy and the secularization of Italy are seen as the most important results of the Crusades. 9 pages, 13 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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06656. PERSEPOLIS. An interesting history of the ancient Persian citadel capital of Persepolis, built by Darius and his successors in the 6th century B.C. and destroyed by Alexander in 330 B.C. Focuses on the architectural and sculptural qualities of the ruins. 15 pages, 12 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$105
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06652. WESTERN CIVILIZATION'S DEBT TO GREECE. A comparison of the legacies of Greece and Rome, in areas of law, religion and imperial politics. A good argument is made that Rome's contribution was the more lasting in terms of the West's institutions. 9 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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06606. THE PHAROS OF ALEXANDRIA. The history of the monumental lighthouse built in Alexandria by the Ptolomies in the 3rd century B.C., looking at the construction of the structure and its ultimate destruction many centuries later by the Arab conquerors. 14 pages, 14 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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06567. SECTARIANISM AND THE UNIFICATION OF THF EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The evolution of the Roman Catholic Church from the many early sects and offshoots of primitive Christianity is examined in this study. The influence of Jewish sects, Asian religion and Greek and Roman thought upon Christianity is reviewed, from the time of Christ down through the fourth century B.C. 18 pages, 16 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$126
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06522. MACHIAVELLI AND BORGIA. An interesting study of Niccolo Machiavelli's idealization of the tyrant Cesare Borgia in his guide to statesmanship The Prince; the anti-papal temperament of Machiavelli is deemed responsible for his light treatment of Borgia's misdeeds. 11 pages, 13 footnotes, 10 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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06306. THE ALTAR OF PERGAMON. An examination of the Altar of Pergamon in the context of the Hellenistic temple state of Pergamon in which it was built. Both the influences on the impact that Pergamon and the Hellenistic Greeks had on the Romans are examined. 9 pages, 9 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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06232. SLAVERY AND ROMAN LAW. Good basic summary of the legal position of slaves in Roman law; especially in the later periods, they did have legal rights in the context of a society graded by rank. 5p. 1Of. 3b.
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06110. REPORT ON ANCIENT CATAPULTS. Detailed discussion of the construction and effects of Greek and Roman stone throwing machines, emphasizing the engineering skill used and precursors of modern inventions. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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06109. THUCYDIDES AND SALLUST ON DECLINE. Comparison of the Greek and the Roman historians, on the subject of the decline of their civilization. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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05910. THE FEUDAL SYSTEM IN ANCIENT GREECE. The growth of the feudal system after the Doric wars is the subject of this paper. The development of the economy up to the 5th century B.C. is discussed. 9 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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05893. LIVY AND MACHIAVELLI. An examination of the treatment Machiavelli gives to three incidents from An Early History of Rome. by Livy. 5 pages, 2 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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05372. DISTRIBUTION IN THE RECORD INDUSTRY. The fragmentation of the industry and the channeis of distribution which its uses are discussed - mail order, clubs and retail shops. 18 are analyzed in total. 19p. and tables. 12b. 19f.
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05360. GEOGRAPHICAL DETERMINISM AND CULTURE. The notion of human organization and history as being dependent on physical geography is used to examine the cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece. 7 pages, 7 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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05359. THE CITY STATE. This paper looks at the growth of the city state in Greece from the earliest times and the forms of government within each and the contribution this form of government made to the rivalries of the Greeks leading to the Peloponnesian wars in the 4th century B.C. 7 pages, 6 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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05340. THE CAPETIAN CONCEPTION OF KINGSHIP. An investigation of the development of the French monarchy under the direct line of the Capetian dynasty (987-1328). It stresses the gradual process of consolidation of royal power first in the king's personal domain, and then victory throughout the whole kingdom over local nobles, and finally against the English and the Pope. 10 pages, 15 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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05207. THE ROMAN ARMY. A short essay on the makeup of the Roman legions, from their generals down to the infantry. Troops, arms and deployment are discussed and auxiliary and legion troops compared. 6 pages, 2 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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05035. THE LIFE OF NERO. The notorious Roman emperor's life and accomplishments are set in perspective against his historical reputation as the ruler who fiddled while Rome burned. A good short biography of the much-maligned emperor. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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05023. MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS. The life and thoughts of the Roman Emperor are related, and the events of his boyhood and military experience as Emperor are linked to the ideas of the Meditations. The Stoic philosophy of the work is seen as a reaction to his rigorous upbringing. 7 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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04619. THE HISTORIES OF HERODOTUS. The humanist values found in the works of the Greek historian are scrutinized. His espousal of liberty, compassion and diversity of feeling is seen as making him a champion of humanism in its earliest form. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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04558. THE IMPACT OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT UPON THE EAST. Thorough paper that seeks to get beyond the usual cliches about Alexander. Healthy discussion of both the strengths and weaknesses of his attempt to found a unified Mid-Eastern Empire. 7 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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04551. THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: GIBBON'S CONCEPT OF A GOOD SOCIETY. Well-organized discussion of what Gibbon saw as the chief vices of Rome: irrationality, blind obedience. Good exposition of what Gibbon saw as the necessary elements of the good society: a civilized appreciation of pleasure and action. 12 pages, quotations throughout, 1 bibliographic source.
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04502. A MARXIST VIEW OF POWER IN SOCIETY. Very sophisticated argument which discusses the differences between Marxist theory of society and "pluralist" (most American social science) views on distribution of power. Recreates Marxist view of class stratification and domination, refutes idea that there are "plural" sources of power in American democracy. 10 pages, 9 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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04471. CHRISTIANITY AS THE DOMINANT RELIGION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, 500 A.D. Basic overview of the spread of Christianity up to the fall of the Roman Empire. 4 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$28
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04460. GREEK COLONIZATION OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. Solid explanation of the motivations for ancient Greek expansion in the 8th and 7th Centuries B.C. emphasizing economic influences. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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04413. THE MYTH OF OSIRIS: A QUESTION OF THE ETERNAL. A comprehensive study of the origins and significance of the Egyptian myth of Osiris, with a look at his role as god of the afterlife and the concept of the eternal in Egyptian religion. 13 pages, 11 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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04127. CHRISTIANITY'S RISE TO DOMINANCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN BY 500 A. D. Good overview, based on Hexter's Judaeo-Cbristian Tradition, of Christianity's similarities and differences with Judaism, the reasons for its popular success. 4 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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04066. COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN ANCIENT GREECE. Good basic summary of Greek commerce: dominance of sea-trade, products exchanged, government regulation, money and banking. 4 pages, 4 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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03984. PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE OF THE MEDIEVAL ERA. Witty and sophisticated essay in which imaginary prosecution and defense lawyers criticize and defend the civilization of the medieval era: was it dirty, hungry and priest-ridden, or people just like us doing the best they could by the standards of the time? 11 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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03925. ATHENIAN AGGRESSION AGAINST SICILY. The motives for the Athenian expedition to Sicily in 415-413 B.C. are reviewed, with reference to the historical account by Thucydides of Athenian imperialism. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$35
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03902. RELIGIOUS DISPUTES UNDER THE EMPERORS COSTANTINE AND JUSTINIAN. Clear exposition of Church-State relations and doctrinal disputes in the early Byzantine Empire. How disputes with Arian and Monophysite sectarians became the vital political questions of the day. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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03880. THE EXPANSION AND INFLUENCE OF HELLENISM. A brief history of the Hellenistic Era, with a detailed discussion of the arts of architecture and sculpture from the 4th to the 1st centuries B. C. 10 pages, 22 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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03857. THE ARA PACIS OF AUGUSTUS. An in-depth description of the Ara Pacis, or "Altar of Peace," with a discussion of the reliefs and a general history of the piece. 7 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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03839. THE CHANGING ROLE OF ROMAN WOMEN IN THE LATE REPUBLIC AND EARLY EMPIRE. The transformation of the status of women that took place in Rome with changes in the marriage laws and general morality are discussed in detail, with the lives of Livia, Agrippina and Messalina reviewed. The decline of freedom with the advent of Christianity is also examined. 10 pages, 12 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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03838. SOLON'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATRANIAN SOCIETY. An examination of the reforms enacted by the Greek city's leader in the sixth century B.C., with an emphasis on the dismantling of the ancient feudal nobility and the establishment of a democratic constitution. 9 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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03780. MILITARY STRATEGY AND PHILOSOPHY IN THE HANNIBALIC WARS. The causes of the outbreak of the Second Punic war are analyzed and the different military tactics of the antagonists described in detail. Hannibal's campaigns and ultimate failure to capitalize on Roman blunders are seen as the causes of his defeat. 12 pages, 13 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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03768. THE RELIGIOUS CURRENT THROUGH ANCIENT EGYPT AND CLASSICAL GREECE. This study examines Egyptian religion and traces its influence on Greek mystical thought, especially the ideas of Pythagoras and the Elusinian Mysteries. 6 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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03764. NUBIA AS A FACTOR IN THE HISTORY OF EGYPT. Good study of the cultural, economic and political interaction between Egypt and Sudan up to 1500 B.C. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.
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03762. TRAJAN'S COLUMN. The characterization and costuming depicted on the sculptural monument of the Roman Emperor's Dacian campaigns are discussed in detail. 7p.; 8f,; 3b.
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03719. CICERO: A BIOGRAPHY, BY TORSTEN PETERSSON. A biographical account of the Roman orator's life is reviewed, with the emphasis on his public and historical stature pointed out. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$35
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03718. "ROME AGAINST CARTHAGE" BY T. A. DOREY AND D. R. DUDLEY. A book review of a military history of the Punic Wars, emphasizing the Roman incompetence and the able Carthaginian generalship. 4 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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03717. THE GRACCHI, BY HENRY CHARLES BOREN. A book review of this history of the Roman political family, in which the Gracchi are seen as social rather than economic reformers. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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03574. EFFECTS OF SLAVERY ON THE ROMAN EMPIRE. Solid, detailed examination of all phases of slavery in ancient times: Origins, status of slaves at various periods, family life, effects on eventual downfall of Roman Empire, early Christians and slavery. 12 pages, 16 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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03546. THE ECONOMY OF ROME. Competent discussion of the economics of both the Late Republic and the Late Empire. Relation of conquests to prosperity, trade, agriculture, discussion of the reasons for decline. 8 pages, 13 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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03527. THE HISTORY OF EUROPE IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY: AN ATTEMPT TO OVERCOME ATTITUDES FIXED BY CALVINISTS. Interesting overview of Europe in the nineteenth century, covering the basic issues such as Liberalism, revolution, wars, industrialization, Church-State relations; argues that all the major trends can be seen as examples of attempts to overturn Calvinist attitudes of morality and obedience to constituted authority. 24 pages, 2 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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03418. LIFE ON THE ENGLISH MANOR, BY H. S. BENNETT. Book summary and review; discusses economic and social structure, relationship between feudalism and subsistence agriculture. 9p., Of., Ob.
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$63
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02270. PLUTARCH. A discussion of this Roman biographer and historian, focusing on his literary qualities and his ability to symbolize what is best about ancient times. 9 pages, 12 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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02246. JULIUS CAESAR'S LEGIONS. A thorough study of the organization and tactics of the Roman Army under Julius Caesar, including military equipment and some episodes of the campaign in Gaul. 14 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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02034. EGYPTIAN AND BABYLONIAN ASTRONOMY. Early astronomy and its links with mythology and religion are the subject of this paper. 9 pages, 16 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$63
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01955. THE ROLE OF THE DELPHIC ORACLE. The story of the Greek consultation of the oracle at Delphos during the Persian wars is outlined, and the history of those wars summed up. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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01954. ANCIENT ISRAEL AND MESOPOTAMIA. The evidence for the derivation of many aspects of ancient Judaic culture from Mesopotamian culture is considered, and common aspects of religious and ethical belief are looked at. 5p., Of., Ob.
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01886. THE ROLE OF ARTILLERY IN THE ROMAN ARMY. Good presentation of the use of artillery (catapults) in Roman army, 300 B.C. to 100 A.D.; theory and practice. 8 pages, 30 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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01763. THE SHAFT GRAVES AT MYCENAE. The archeological ruins at the ancient Greek city of Mycenae are discussed in relation.to the civilization of the Greeks and the Persians, and the methodology of ancient history criticized. 5p., Of., Ob.
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