Living the dream: Social climbers during Georgian England

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Case study   |   08/05/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout all of history there has been a desire for status. Both men and women have set out to achieve it. However, because of the constraints placed on women through most of history, their aspiration and realization of status has been tainted. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The division of England into different social classes. The concepts of status and class in the Georgian era. The structure of the social classes and women. The treatment of women as property. Getting treated like second class...»

Hans Behem's religious practices and beliefs

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   08/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «While Hans Behem's religious practices and beliefs oppose those of the Council of Trent, these same practices and beliefs can be related to those of John Calvin. The major beliefs and practices which the Council of Trent could argue against and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The teaching of Hans . Priests: Not following the Bible. Priests not caring about what they preached. The Council of Trent . The final major belief: Purgatory. The feeling of the peasants towards these new...»

Book review of America's right turn: From Nixon to Clinton and a book review of America's right turn: How conservatives used the new and alternative media to gain power.

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The book is a logical presentation of the historical development of the Republican's success in campaigning for wedge issues. Wedge issues have been instrumental in the campaign of Republican's since wedge issues like gay marriage, illegal...»

Synopsis abstract : «America's right turn: from Nixon to Clinton.. The slow demise of the New Deal Coalition.. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the shift in politics.. The Southern strategy.. Reagan and his alliances with Christian groups.. Christian Coalition.. How...»

Assess the impact of the Hundred Year's War upon Anglo-French trade

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Hundred Years War is an important period of the English history and of the French history. The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between France and England, lasting 116 years from 1337 to 1453. It was fought primarily over claims by the English...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The death of Charles IV - The king of France.. The increase in iron and steel trades in the war.. The Scottish interruption.. Loss of Normandy.. The effects of the hundred years war.. The effects on trade and...»

The Colosseum

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .pdf   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Colosseum is one of the most famous buildings that are visited by millions every year. It was used for many events, and the most famous was the popular gladiator fights. It is a very complex building with high architectural methods used to build...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Identity information. Specific circumstances of the building. Site. Design. Construction. Historic style, reception and relevance. Personal assessment. End notes....»

Did popular protest have any lasting influence on the Royal Policy in the 15th century?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «This was a period of immense political change, both in the way the English people were viewed by the government, and in the way they thought of themselves within it. It was characterised by popular disturbances, pieces of critical literature and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Charges particularly leveled at the Revolt of 1450. The Londoners who turned on Cade's rebels. The case of the 1450 revolt. The involvement of popular protesters . The mutiny of lordly retinues . Lengthy campaigns in the French wars...»

Qing Isolationism: The neglect of foreign contact in the Mid-Qing Dynasty arising from the necessity of consolidating a newly conquered empire

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   07/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The imperial bureaucracy of the Qing dynasty in China developed from the consequences of the Manchu coalition conquest of the Ming Dynasty in 1644. Having conquered the Ming territories, the early Qing rulers faced the formidable task of governing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Invasion of the Ming territories. Instrumental practices of the Ming dynasty. The Yung-cheng era . The spoils of war. The Qing hunt at Mulan . The dynasty of the Qing state . Conclusion. Selected bibliography....»

The history of freemasonry in Europe and America

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational rules, called Old Charges, from groups or guilds of European stonemasons date back to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries according to some historians, while others date these guilds as far back as 1057 in Scotland and 1220 in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A study of the Freemasonry in Britain. Origin. Role of Freemasonary. Freemasonry in America. References. Conclusion....»

A history of the Black Death and its impact in late medieval Europe

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   05/30/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The Black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, peaking in Europe between 1347 C.E. and 1351 C.E, reducing the population of Europe by nearly half, and resulting in widespread socio-economic and other changes. Medieval people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conditions in Europe on the eve of the black death. Origin of the black death. The disease. Symptoms. Treatment. Spreading of the disease. Reaction of the populace towards the black death. Depopulation. Impact of the black...»

A discussion of noble women in ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian society

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt were both patriarchal societies. Women were second class citizens. However, in both civilizations women rose to prominence and even managed to rule. This paper will contrast those exceptions to male domination and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Kings' wives. The wife of Zimri-Lim, king of Mari. The queen's correspondence with her husband. Queen Meresankh III wife of Khafra. Nefertiti: The great royal wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep IV. The Kings' Mothers. The power...»

The Indian Ocean in Eurasian and African world-systems before the 16th century, Philippe Beaujard

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Philippe Soller used to say that the beauty of conciseness is that it allows us to transmit, guiltlessly, only commonly accepted truths. I am afraid I will have to show, very concisely, how innovating and dissenter is the study of Philippe Beaujard...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Indian ocean. Mere trade does not make a system: The complex relationship between systemic entities. Knowing the whole by knowing the parts: The systemic approach. A new organization of our thinking: The transdisciplinary...»

New testament portrayals of Mary Magdalene

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   05/06/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «We have no verifiable information about who wrote the gospels of the New Testament, where they were written, or even when. Later legends connected these gospels with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but there is no reliable historical evidence to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of Luke. Anointed by women. Martha and Mary. The demoniac. The steadfast disciple. Authority in the New Testament. Conclusion. Bibliography...»

The transformation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   05/06/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Buddhism arose in India around 500 BCE. It was focused on the teachings of Gautama Buddha and organized around the spiritual practices of monks and nuns who also taught the Buddha's message. In the first 500 years of its existence in India the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The development of Mahayana Buddhism. Avalokitesvara. Kuan Yin and the feminine. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Exploring gender role construction and conflicts in Niebelungenlied, the 13th Century German warrior epic

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The position of women in the medieval German state in the 13th century is a complex one when viewed through an historical lens that looks at gender and sex (using feminist theory) to understand this past era. What are the factors that shaped gender...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introductuon. The Niebelungenlied. The two parts to the text. Feminist reading applied to the material. The feudal order in the late Roman period. The emergence of a literature of female mystics. A key problem that Siegfried faces . A possible...»

Efforts for reforms made by Martin Luther and John Wycliffe

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   03/20/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The English reformist John Wycliffe (c. 1320-1384) was an important precursor to the Reformation movement, headed by Martin Luther (c. 1483-1546). Wycliffe attempted to rid England of many of the same problems in the Roman Catholic Church that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Luther's theory and reforming the church. Wycliffe's motivation for creating a reform movement. Differences of motivation and their respective movements. Differences in the ideology. External factors relating to the spread of Luther's...»

The war of the Spanish succession: Causes and consequences

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   01/21/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was a major conflict leading to the end of French supremacy on the European continent. For the first time, the armies of the Sun King, Louis XIV, lost their reputation of invincibility. The purpose of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The causes of the war.. The strategic issues.. The death without issue of Charles II.. The French military failures.. Failure to control the situation till the end.. Inability to take all the advantages of favourable strategic...»

Mozambique: a cold war conflict?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The colonization of Mozambique by Portugal began in the 15th century. The first settling was made in 1498, near the mouth of Zambezi River by Vasco de Gama himself. A few years later, the Portuguese founded a city in Lourenço Marques bay, nowadays...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Mozambican war: A conflict lead by the cold war.. The importance of the communist ideology in the opposition's ideal.. The efficient role of the superpowers.. The war is actually more a local war for African interests.. African...»

Elizabeth the First

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Born on September 7, 1533 in Greenwich, England. Died on March 24, 1603 in Richmond, Surrey. Elizabeth I, also called the Virgin queen because she never married, was the queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603 or a total of forty five...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Her childhood and accession as queen.. Her reign.. The beginning of her reign.. Elizabethan government.. Elizabethan economy.. Foreign policy.. The queen's image.. End of an Era.. Fun facts.. Bibliography.....»

The revolt of the Netherlands: Spain's failure to regain control of the Netherlands

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The rebellion of the Netherlands against ruling Spain was, in the end, a success leading to complete independence in 1648, with the Treaties of Den Haag and of Westphalia. All the Northern provinces of the "Spanish Netherlands" became fully...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Spain's intrinsic weaknesses.. King of Spain himself undermined Spain's possibilities of victory in war.. The other problems that weakened Spain.. External causes of the Spanish failure.. Colonial competition from England and...»

The significance of the Magna Carta

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Magna Carta is a charter signed by King John in 1215, during the Middle Ages, a period organized around the system of feudalism. This text embodies an enormous advance politically speaking: it is the basis of the whole English institution....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The social and political context before 1215.. The writing and the content of the Magna Carta.. The consequences of the Magna Carta after 1215.. Conclusion.. Bibliography.....»

Church and state controversy in the middles ages

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The disputes between Ambrose and Theodosius, the Carolingian rebellious episcopacy and Louis the Pious, and Gregory VII and Henry IV led to a same conclusion; the three emperors did penance. We can view these disputes as different episodes at...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The relationship between Church and State.. The autonomy of spiritual and temporal.. The ambiguity within the Gospels.. The disputes between Ambrose and Theodosius.. The excommunication.. The public penance.. Ambrose's claim that it...»

Critical study: Comparing the reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   12/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most interesting periods of Egyptian history comes during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. In approximately 1479 B.C., the Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose II died and, after a short dispute, was succeeded by his consort Hatshepsut who...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The biography of Hatshepsut. . Direct rule of Egypt by a queen.. Hatshepsut's successor.. The second element of this essay.. The expansion of trade. . Thutmose's strategy for increasing Egyptian trade output.. Increasing Egypt's...»

The utility of Confucianism & civil service examinations: from Han to Qing

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   09/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «It was during the Han Dynasty under Confucian scholar Dong Zhong Shu's persuasion that Emperor Wu (r. 140-68 BC) canonized the five Confucian classics as teachings of the state, created an imperial academy and instituted the civil service...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The civil service examinations in the Tang Dynasty.. The 12th century introduction of examinee anonymity during grading.. The time-consuming and expensive examination lifestyle.. A threat to the talent renewal.. Who the Confucian...»

Haiti: The first black republic

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   07/25/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In its early years as a wealthy French colony, Haiti was the envy of European imperial powers; however, in the last two centuries it has undergone a major transformation from a blooming Caribbean colony to an economically, socially, environmentally,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Intorduction.. Historica background: Exploitation, instability and dictatorship.. Transition to democracy.. Modern challenges to democracy.. Conclusion.....»

The Parthenon

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «After the Athenians defeated the Persians in defense of their glorius city. Pericles had proposed a resurrection and rebuilding of the Athenian temples that were destroyed by the Persian invaders. The best materials, artists, and laborers were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Rebuilding of the Athenian temples.. Architecture.. The northern side.. The southern side.. The western side.. The eastern side.. The statue of Athena.. The inner frieze.....»

Leadership and the valley forge encampment of 1777-1778 ( Maps included )

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   07/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The 19th day of December in 1777 marked significantly on the history of United States of America for this was the day when George Washington together with 11,000 soldiers encamped in Valley Forge, a "2,000 - acre Pennsylvania community [] twenty...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Deprivation and suffering at the Winter Camp.. The greatness and leadership of George Washington.. Conclusion.....»

A historical overview of the Borobudur temple

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   06/23/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Indonesia is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Buddhist monument of Borobudur. Although this monument is not one of the most widely known wonders of the globe it clearly represents a pinnacle of both architectural development and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Location and Environment.. Buddhism in Java.. The Monument.. Monument with a Message.. Architectural History and Symbolic Meaning.. Borobudur as a Mountain, Stupa and Mandala.. The Mahakarmavibhangga.. Jatakas and Avadanas.. The...»

The Life of Octavian and the Events that led to his rule

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of history, there have been a number of notable leaders that have significantly altered or improved civilization. Although the contributions of many of these leaders have fallen by the wayside in modern times, there are a few...»

Synopsis abstract : «Although Octavius came from a wealthy family, history on the leader's childhood suggests that he did not spend much time with his father. . In the aftermath of Caesar's death, historians note that Octavian returned to Rome with the expectation of...»

Harald Bluetooth and the Jelling Stones

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The custom of erecting rune stones to commemorate the dead was a fashion that became predominant during the latter years of the Viking age, with the high period starting around 950 AD and continuing for the following 80 years in Denmark, Norway, and...»

Synopsis abstract : «There is some debate over the function of rune stones in Viking society: why they were built, who built them, and for what purpose.. This book also states that the oldest runic inscriptions in Denmark are from circa 200 AD and that the practice died...»

Denial or Acceptance? Medieval Attitudes Towards Death

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In recent times, the study of death -both in modern times and throughout history-has begun to interest historians, who have gone about their research in a variety of ways. One work in this area of study is The Hour of Our Death by Philippe Aries,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Aries' organization of the book into five sections. Use of a variety of sources, from wills and clerical documents to tombstones. . Banker's sources for this book . Geary's organization of the book. Jean-Claude Schmitt's Ghosts in the Middle...»

What were the causes of the Iconoclastic Movement in the Dutch Revolt (1559-1648)?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   05/28/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In this essay I will be treating the iconoclastic movement in the Netherlands (1566 - 1567) as the beginning of the Dutch Revolt. I will begin by examining the historical context of the Dutch Revolt, that is to say, the political, economic and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Evidence of disunity in the Netherlands. Parker's view of the sixteenth century. Catholic hesitancy to condemn the Calvinists. Philip II's financial policies. The noblemen of the Netherlands. The growth in Calvinist numbers in the...»

Spain in Latin America- Black & White legends

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Summaries   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Spanish empire was one of the largest empires in history and its own personal rise to power would coincide with the transition of power from the Asian continent to the European world. As colonial possessions lead to unprecedented wealth and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The White Legend and focusing on government policies set to protect natives in colonial Latin America. The role played by Political Propaganda played. An obsession with whether or not the Spanish were properly exercising their...»

Was The Egyptian site of El-Amarna a City?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Since the dawn of the human race, humans have recognized the need to work together in order to ensure their survival. This mindset allowed for the development of hunter gatherer societies which eventually evolved into fixed communities. Eventually...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. General characteristic shared by cities . A large and dense population . Commonality between El-Amarna and Cairo . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Polis and Chora of Chersonesos in Crimea, Ukraine

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The archaeological site of Chersonesos in Crimea, Ukraine, has been called "the Ukrainian Pompeii" and with good reason. Very few sites in the world can claim to have such an abundance of well-preserved remains. Tens of towers, a monumental...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Geographical setting. Historical development. The threat of neighboring factions . Results of excavations. Conclusion. Works referenced....»

What does the discovery and study of Otzi reveal about the nature of Archaeology?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   03/11/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Archaeology is - "The discovery, recovery, and study of material evidence or artifacts (i.e. structures, tools, clothing, implements and burial sites in various states of preservation) of past human life and culture" The methodology used in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Excavation techniques. Preservation techniques. Dating techniques. Conclusion. References....»

The Significance of Peter I in the Russian History

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   12/17/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «It is acknowledged that under the rule of Peter I Russia have turned itself into a powerful nation. By what is a powerful nation? If we would generalize the knowledge we have about the different powerful states in history, we would probably discover...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The need for creation of the regular army and navy. Needs of the Russian army. Church reforms of Peter the Great. Conclusion....»

Empirical Rome: The Ultimate Warrior State

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout history, ancient Rome has been one of the great leaders in the field of Empire building. The stench of blood and fear filled the Mediterranean region as Rome conquered city after city and nation after nation. Many cities fell to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Rome's precarious situation. Rome or Sparta as the ultimate warrior state. Maintaining order in Roman cities. Importance of Roman allies in victories. Works cited....»

The Shocked and the Saved

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «World history is full of brutality. Wars and conquests, rapes and massacres; savage displays of the primitive monster man has always been and always will be. Yet more disgusting than any military operation is the mutilation of religion in the face...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The only treason that remained. The Palestine struggle and the constant feuding between Northern Ireland and Ireland . The original conspirators . Their reluctance to be responsible for the deaths of innocents. The panic in the...»

Heathen Morton and Religious Bradford

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   10/12/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Long before the "Odd Couple", there was a duo even more opposite and conflicted - Thomas Morton and William Bradford. A battle between two strong characters, with very different and contrasting beliefs about life, ensued on 1622 in the early English...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Morton's portrayal Bradford and the Puritan community . Morton as a poet. Bradford as a moral man deeply in love with his Puritan religion. Bradford's characterization of Morton as a man preoccupied with idleness. Insights into the...»

Fundamental Transformations between the Reigns of Peter the Great and Alexander II

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   10/08/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «At the onset of Peter's reign Russian culture was in a dismal state. The vast majority of the Russian population was illiterate, even among the nobility. Since Peter wanted to westernize Russian society on virtually all levels, education and culture...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Peter the great. Peter's focus on architecture and arts . The cultural life in Russia . Catherine the great. The seed of intellectualism . The major theme of Catherine's reforms . The change in the relationship between the state and...»

Peter the Great and Alexander I

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   10/05/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Peter the Great (1689-1725) was the major force that turned Russia away from the old ways of Asiatic Russia, and opened the window to the west. His series of accomplishments as Tsar of Russia began at the dawn of the eighteenth century, with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Peter the Great. Anna Ioannovna . Catherine the Great . Alexander I. Nicholas I . Alexander II. Conclusion....»

Why European Colonialism Was a Disaster for Native Americans

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   09/28/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The smallpox epidemic that virtually wiped out the natives in their own land was asdisastrous as perhaps any epidemic that has ever existed in human history. While AIDS is doing enormous damage and harm to the people of Africa, it is not suffering...»

Synopsis abstract : «The smallpox epidemic that virtually wiped out the natives in their own land was asdisastrous as perhaps any epidemic that has ever existed in human history. To make matters even worse, much worse, for the natives, slavery was harshly forced upon...»

The Growth of Education in Tudor England under the Influences of Church and State

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Research papers   |   09/05/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The growth of education in England is largely associated with the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and the rule of the Tudor monarchy. Although there are many factors which contributed to the advancement of education, it was the policies of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A rising public interest in schools. The growth of an increasingly literate society . The Reformation in England . Henry's concern about the universities . Edward VI: Important developments for Protestantism and education. The reign of...»

The complex relationship between Muslims and Christians during the Middle-Ages

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Presentation   |   04/01/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Christians and Muslims have always kept ambiguous relationship going. Thanks to the Mediterranean, there have always been lots of contacts between Christians and Muslims. However, these contacts were strengthened with the Crusades during the Middle...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Christian Crusades 1095 - 1269. Trade as a part of the Muslims' everyday life. Ambiguous relations between Christians and Muslims. Muslims: More advanced than Christians in science, mathematics and agriculture. Decline of the...»

Women's life in North-Western China under the Tang dynasty

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   11/01/2002   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This essay focuses on Chinese women from North-Western China (the Chinese part of the Silk Road) under the Tang dynasty (618-907). It describes the main outlines of their everyday life, and study more closely the impact of the Silk Road - and its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The traditional role and social status of women in Medieval China. The cross-cultural interactions. Foreigners in the Chinese society . Confucian ideals: The lost predominance. The spread of Buddhism in Ch...»

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