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01745. MYCENEAN CIVILIZATION. Basic overview of the civilization of Mycenae early Greece), focusing on its wealth and accomplishments. 5 pages, 14 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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01353. IMAGES OF WOMEN IN RENAISSANCE ITALY. Consistent with the generally progressive character of the age, women made great advances during the Renaissance, but there were still many barriers to equality. A very well-written essay with numerous illustrative examples drawn from history and art. 13p., 3f., lb.
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01268. ROMAN IMPERIAL ARCHITECTURE. The chief characteristics of Roman Imperial architecture, as exemplified by Nero's Domus Aurea, his Domus Transitoria, and Domitian's Palace on the Palantine, are examined. The development of imperial style and its evolution from Etruscan and Republican schools is looked at, and techniques of valuting, masonry, and other aspects of Roman buildings are looked at in specific structures. An excellent technical paper on architectural developments under Nero and Domitian. 14 pages, 0 footnotes, 13 bibliographic sources.
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01211. WOMEN'S LIBERATION IN GREECE AND ROME. The role of women in the two classical cultures is analyzed, and the development of feminism and freedom in Imperial Rome contrasted with the subjugation of women in Ancient Greece. 6 pages, 14 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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01163. URBANIZATION IN MESOPOTAMIA. Good brief overview of the beginnings of urban society, focusing on the role of religion and the temple in the organization of urban life. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$35
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01036. CU CHULAIN. The Ulster warrior hero of Irish mythology and folklore is examined for the oral roots of the Ulster cycle. The story is seen as an example of heroic literature and supernatural exploits typical of the ancient Celts. 6 pages, 3 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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00982. THUCYDIDES AND GREEK HISTORY. The life and work of the Athenian historian are reviewed. The events of the Peloponnesian Wars are put into perspective with the author's view of the tragedy of Athens. 12 pages, 17 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$84
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00861. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANGLO-SAXON MONARCHY BEFORE THE NORMAN CONQUEST. A well-written, scholarly analysis of the development of kingship institutions in pre-Norman England and its relationship to the development of an Anglo-Ssxon synthesis of Celtic. Roman, and Germanic influences. llp., 6f., 4b.
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$77
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00834. VENICE IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY. A history of the rise of Venice to a position of preeminence on the Adriatic Sea, with commentary on the city planning, canal system and Gothic and Renaissance srchitecture that made her a model of new urban design. llp., Of., Ob.
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00728. THREE MEDICI OF RENAISSANCE FLORENCE. A scholarly biographical account of three noted members of the famed Medici clan, Cosino, Piero and Lorenzo, covering their participation in economic and political intrigue and their patronage of the arts. well-researched. 21 pages, 29 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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$133
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00557. "THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE IN ITS HISTORICAL BACKGROUND" BY DENYS HAY (A CRITICAL REVIEW). A thorough book review of Denys Hay's history of the social, political and artistic developments of the Italian Renaissance. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. Notes in text.
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00450. IRELAND IN THE EIGHTH CENTURY. A brief, but well-documented and detailed discussion of the social and political structure of old Ireland revealing that some of the country's current problems may originate from ancient divisions. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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00367. THE CONCEPT OF KINGSHIP IN FRANCE FROM THE L2TH TO THE L5TH CENTURY. An ably written account which goes to considerable detail in describing and explaining the developing strength of the French monarchs in this period. The kings' rivalry with the nobility and the Roman church and their use of the developing city population as a counter lever is documented. Other subjects treated include the role of Joan of Arc, military reforms, Charles VII and the concept of tyranny. No notes but citations in text. 44p., Of., 28b.
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00269. NORSE MYTHOLOGY. A brief overview of the underlying reasons for the strength and survival of Norse mythology; the literary forms used and the content of the major sagas are summarized. 8 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.
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$56
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00184. CHRISTIANITY AND THE DECLINE OF ANCIENT ROME. Traces the decay of the Roman empire into a military dictatorship and its temporary revival under Diocletian and Constantine. The role of the Christians as social outcasts is placed in this context. 14 pages, 18 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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$98
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00169. ERASMUS: THE PRAISE OF FOLLY. Erasmus saw that man's folly is the "only thing which enables him to continue living." This contention is summarized and placed briefly in its Renaissance context. l0p., 0f., lb.
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$70
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00035. THE THREE CLASSES IN ROME UNDER AUGUSTUS. A look at the changes wrought in the class structure of Rome by Augustus ruling three classes of nobility - Senators, Equites and the Equestrians - as compared to the Proletarians. 4 pages, 7 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$28
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53896. CUSTOMS AND CULTURE IN ISRAEL. Non-technical survey of life in modern Israel, with brief history, religion ( and the problems of the non-religious Israelis), the Israeli identity, kibbutzism, and generational conflict. lOp.; 8f.; Ob.
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53868. THE PATRONAGE OF LORANZO DE'MEDICI OF MICHELANGELO. A study of the history of the Medicis and their -patronage of the arts in Renaissance Florence, with an emphasis on their relations with Michelangelo. 13p., 29f., bib. info.
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$91
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53417. CICERO AND THE CATALINE CONSPIRACY. A presentation of the Cataline conspiracy (Rome 64 B. C.) and how Cicero's relentless and impassioned oratory played a major role in thwarting the plot to overthrow the Republic. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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53253. THE DIFFUSION OF GREEK CIVILIZATION OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN AND EASTERN WORLDS. Well-organized study of the Hellenization of the Middle East after the conquests of Alexander the Great; gives the influence and also the limits of Greek language, merchants, thought and culture, and law from the 4th to 2nd Century B.C. l0 pages, 16 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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53108A. THE MACCABEAN REVOLT. Detailed account of the Maccabean revolt (Jewish nationalists vs. Greek-Syrian generals) in Palestine, 2nd Cent. B C.; concentrates on military campaigns and the fortunes of the Jewish Hasmonean dynasty down to their conquest by Rome in 37 B.C. 13 pages, 5 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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53108B. THE MACCABEAN REVOLT. Well-written narrative examining the Maccabean revolt, focusing on the cultural background of the times and the socio-economic-religious aspects of the conflict, its significance for Jewish history and culture. 12p., l0f., 6b.
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52584. THE SLAVE REVOLT OF SPARTACUS. Good overview of the revolt led by Spartacus against Rome, 73-71 B. C.; more on socio-political background than the specific events of Spartacus' revolt. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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51783. IDEALS AND VALUES IN FLORENTINE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY. Good study of the new cultural values put forth by the l5th Century Florentine nobility; learning and culture, personal merit and polished accomplishment, worldliness and family life, and how these set a new pace for European culture as a whole. 8p., 8f., Ob.
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51667. THE SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI. DaVinci's many discoveries and investigations in the areas of anatomy, mechanics, flight, and other scientific realms are examined. His skills as cartographer and builder of fortifications and weaponry are also reviewed, and his role as a forerunner of modern science assessed. l0 pages, 7 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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51649. ANCIENT HISTORIANS AS MYTH-MAKERS. Good examination of the mingling of myth and fact in the works of Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Livy, Seutonius, and Tacitus. 7 pages, 7 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.
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