Feudalism in Medieval India
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A five page paper which considers whether the social and political organisation of medieval India could be defined as feudal, and looks at the differences between the European model of feudalism and the caste system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JLfeudalind.wps
Paper Title: Feudalism in Medieval India

Feudalism, The Norman Conquest, & 11th Century English Politics
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In this 9 page paper, the writer is concerned with whether or not Feudalism imposed by the 11th century Norman Conquest truly had an impact on politics in England. Issues of ownership, social class, and much more are examined to reach the ultimate conclusion that the impact of Feudalism was a positive one indeed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Normancq.wps
Paper Title: Feudalism, The Norman Conquest, & 11th Century English Politics

Frances Temple/The Ramsay Scallop
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A 6 page book review that discusses and analyzes The Ramsay Scallop by Frances Temple, a novel set in the year 1299 and written to appeal to young teens. In many ways, it is a well-written tale that has elements that are both instructive and entertaining to young readers. However, there are also problems with this text that comparison with Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy (1995, Harper Trophy) illustrates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khramscl.rtf
Paper Title: Frances Temple/The Ramsay Scallop

Frederick Barbarossa in Italy
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A 9 page research paper that addresses the significance of terrain in Frederick Barbarossa's Italian campaigns. When Frederick I, known as Frederick Barbarossa, became Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, his primary mission was to restore the Empire to the exalted position it held under Charlemagne and Otto I (Frederick I). This entailed, first of all, establishing order in Germany, but also asserting his imperial rights in Italy (Frederick I). In all, Frederick undertook six expeditions into Italy. Frederick's uncle, Otto of Freising, authored an extensive account of Frederick's various military campaigns. However, Otto died after writing the first two books, leaving the last two to his provost, Rahewin (Frederick I). Referring to this account, this discussion explores the question of to what extent Frederick was able to overcome the physical terrain of the Italian peninsula. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khfrebar.rtf
Paper Title: Frederick Barbarossa in Italy

French Influence on Westminster Abbey Architecture
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A 9 page research paper that investigates the influence of Louis IX's Sainte-Chapelle on Henry III's Westminster Abbey. The writer discusses the French influence on the Abbey, in general, sums up what is known about Sainte-Chapelle and the Abbey, and concludes that while the French influence on Westminster is definitive, the specific influence of Sainte-Chapelle has yet to be determined. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: khabbsch.rtf
Paper Title: French Influence on Westminster Abbey Architecture

Geoffrey Chaucer/"Man of Law's Tale"
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A 5 page research paper that examines Chaucer's "Man of Law's Tale" in relation to the rest of the Canterbury Tales and also to Chaucer's era, its literary traditions and Chaucer himself. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khmolaw.wps
Paper Title: Geoffrey Chaucer/"Man of Law's Tale"

Geoffrey Chaucer/The Pardoner's Tale
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A 7 page research paper that investigates whether or not the Pardoner can be seen as a Christian. Some critics say that the end of the Pardoner's Tale constitutes an indication that the Pardoner has mended his sinful ways. The write presents arguments pro and con and then argues that the Pardoner is as corrupt as he appears, and therefore, not a true Christian. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khchpar1.wps
Paper Title: Geoffrey Chaucer/The Pardoner's Tale

Germanic Invasion: Impact Upon Europe
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the impact Germanic invasions had upon Europe as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TLCGermn.wps
Paper Title: Germanic Invasion: Impact Upon Europe

Griselda—a "traffic in women"
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A 15 page research paper that analyzes the Clerk's tale from Geoffrey Chaucer's fourteenth century masterpieces, "The Canterbury Tales." Using Gayle Rubin's 1975 article, "The Traffic in Women," as a framework, the writer argues that the tale of patient Griselda fits the model outlined by Rubin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Paper Title: Griselda—a "traffic in women"

Hero and Anti Hero: Beowulf and Grendel
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(5 pp) Poetry is a vital element of any culture. It holds the heart, and some would say the soul of the community, or the culture at large. Not much remains of Anglo Saxon poetry. About 10% of about 30,000 lines form the story of Beowulf, an epic hero's journey set in Denmark and Sweden, in the seventh century. Grendel on the other hand is a modern creation by John Gardner, who is basically saying, "enough of this hero stuff -wait 'til you hear about the monster!" Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBbgrndl.doc
Paper Title: Hero and Anti Hero: Beowulf and Grendel