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  • Fishing in Medieval Europe

    Fishing in Medieval Europe

    Although, we know that fly fishing is the most superior of all types of fishing, and that dry fly fishing, is perhaps one of the most perfect and enjoyable experiences that man may have here on Earth, it is important to understand the history of fishing, and how the sport has evolved throughout time. Throughout history fish have played an important role in the diet of many cultures, including the diet of many people in

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    Essay Length: 2,137 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Janna
  • Antisemitism in Medieval Europe

    Antisemitism in Medieval Europe

    Antisemitism in Medieval Europe The history of antisemitism in medieval is full of examples of mans inhumanity to man and the way in which a positive religious message can be lost to intolerance. Antisemitism in Europe has roots deep into history, but seems to accelerate with the arrival of Christianity. The Catholic Church and later Protestant Churches openly oppressed Jews throughout the middle ages. The rulers of Europe also frequently enforced or supported antisemitic laws

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    Essay Length: 1,962 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: February 6, 2010 By: Victor
  • Fishing in Medieval Europe

    Fishing in Medieval Europe

    Fishing in Medieval Europe Although, we know that fly fishing is the most superior of all types of fishing, and that dry fly fishing, is perhaps one of the most perfect and enjoyable experiences that man may have here on Earth, it is important to understand the history of fishing, and how the sport has evolved throughout time. Throughout history fish have played an important role in the diet of many cultures, including the diet

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    Essay Length: 2,201 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: March 1, 2010 By: July
  • The Effects of the Plague on Fourteenth Century Europe and Medieval Man

    The Effects of the Plague on Fourteenth Century Europe and Medieval Man

    The 14th century was an era of catastrophes. Some of them were man-made, such as the Hundred Years' War. However, there were two natural disasters either of which would have been enough to throw medieval Europe into real "Dark Ages". The Black Death that followed on the heels of the Great Famine caused millions of deaths, and together they subjected the population of medieval Europe to tremendous struggles, leading many people to challenge old institutions

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    Essay Length: 2,867 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Steve
  • Knights and Their Role in Medieval Society

    Knights and Their Role in Medieval Society

    Knights And their role in medieval society. Knights were an integral part of medieval society. They originally began with primitive warriors such as the Mongols who fought on horseback for added speed and power, but quickly advanced to chivalrous gentleman such as the Normans. Much has been written about medieval knights with the most famous being a series of legends about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Arthur and his knights were

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    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • In What Major Respects Had Europe Changed by 1971

    In What Major Respects Had Europe Changed by 1971

    From the 1815 until the 1871, Europe underwent a great change. As the revolution of the 1830s showed, the Vienna Settlement did not last, even though the great European powers were able for a while to take the situation under control with brutal repression. However, it was impossible to stop the liberal revolution, which led to important political events and deep social changes. In the political field there are three major events: the rise of

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    Submitted: March 16, 2009 By: Wendy
  • An Analysis of Prostitutes on Strike: The Women of Hotel Street Durin

    An Analysis of Prostitutes on Strike: The Women of Hotel Street Durin

    When most people hear the word "prostitute", they immediately envision a person who is a disease-ridden imbecile of society. However, if one researches the statistics and personal recollections of prostitutes, they will find that they may be very moral and great women. The reflection that Beth Bailey and David Farber recall in the essay called Prostitutes on Strike: The Women of Hotel Street During WW II shows what the prostitutes were actually like in the

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    Essay Length: 855 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: July 15, 2009 By: Vika
  • Prostitution 1915

    Prostitution 1915

    Canada was known as the new land of opportunity in the early 20th century and attracted a large number of immigrants. Therefore Canada was known as the immigration capital at that time. The city of Toronto was in the midst of expanding. As the population increased, the street life after dark also began to get more popular. "The great tide of immigration that has of late years been flowing into this country has presented serious

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    Essay Length: 1,085 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: July
  • Prostitution

    Prostitution

    Prostitution Toni Smith SOC 210 April13, 2007 Prostitution Encyclopedia Britannica defines prostitution as the practice of engaging in relatively indiscriminate sexual activity, in general with someone who is not a spouse or a friend, in exchange for immediate payment in money or other valuables. Prostitutes may be female or male or transgender, and prostitution may entail heterosexual or homosexual activity, but historically most prostitutes have been women and most clients’ men. Perceptions of prostitution

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    Essay Length: 1,379 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Europe Economy

    Europe Economy

    Last week we discussed the geography of Europe, and I was very surprised at the progression of the discussion. I anticipated something along the lines of, “This island is England. South of England is France. West of France is Spain.” I was expecting a discussion of the strict geographical layout of the European nations, but was instead subjected to many other different ways to look at geography, ways that I would have never thought

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    Essay Length: 367 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Prostitution

    Prostitution

    I’ve often wondered what drives women into prostitution? Is it always by choice or are they forced into it? The whole idea of paying for sex seems so undignified. Something so intimate, in my opinion, should not be up for sale. It is thought that those who are prostitutes are driven to do so because of their childhoods. Recent research does support this idea. Dr. Melissa Farley and Dr. Howard Barkin reported that out

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Fatih
  • World War II in Europe - Divergence of German States

    World War II in Europe - Divergence of German States

    Background After the end of World War II in Europe, what territorially remained of pre-1945 Germany had been divided into four occupation zones (thanks to the Yalta Conference), each one controlled by one of the four occupying Allied powers: the Americans, British, French and Soviets. The old capital of of the Allied Control Council, was itself similarly subdivided into four zones. Although the intent was for the occupying powers to govern Germany together inside the

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Will Europe Open Its Doors? - Arguments and Implications for Turkey’s Accession to the Eu

    Will Europe Open Its Doors? - Arguments and Implications for Turkey’s Accession to the Eu

    Will Europe Open its Doors? Arguments and Implications for Turkey’s Accession to the EU The possible accession of Turkey to the European Union is at the center of the controversy surrounding the EU’s enlargement. Given the disparate histories of the EU member states, Turkey’s own complex and battle-scarred history, and nationalistic considerations, the question of whether Turkey will ultimately be accepted as an EU member, with full rights and privileges, is one to which there

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    Essay Length: 1,106 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Anna
  • Why Prostitution Should Be Legal

    Why Prostitution Should Be Legal

    Why should prostitution be legal? Can anybody tell me what is considered to be the world’s most ancient profession? (doesn’t require education, mostly involves women) Some researchers confirm that prostitution is indeed the most ancient profession, while others argue with it; however, everybody agrees that trading sex for money has existed for quite a while. According to Wikipedia, prostitution began in the 21st century BC in Near East, most likely as a religious custom, and

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    Essay Length: 1,350 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: July
  • Europe and the Challenges of Globalization

    Europe and the Challenges of Globalization

    John European Union Summary "Europe and the challenges of globalization" St. Antony's College Lecture Oxford, 11 October 2007 This lecture was given by Jose Manuel Barroso, who is the president of the European Commission. Barrosa gave this lecture at St Antony's College in Oxford; He focused on such issues as climate change, increased global competition, poverty, all of which are linked to globalization. Barroso also talks about the success of the European Union, and its

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Steve
  • Eastern Grey Squirrels Environmental Impact in Europe

    Eastern Grey Squirrels Environmental Impact in Europe

    Eastern Grey Squirrels Environmental Impact in Europe The Eastern Grey Squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in the world. It’s predominately found in North America and its favorable habitat includes large forests with vast amounts of hickory and oak trees, which provides a habit of plentiful food supply and agility from predators. The Eastern Grey squirrel’s increasing population throughout Europe has produced a growing concern for the environment because the invasive specie has dominated the

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    Submitted: November 18, 2009 By: Max
  • Fdi in Eastern and Central Europe

    Fdi in Eastern and Central Europe

    Globalization, Transnationals and economic policies. (a) To what extent has FDI been important to the economic development of countries in Central and Eastern Europe over the last decade? (b) What advice would you give to a government in Central and Eastern Europe on an appropriate policy towards FDI? "The human capabilities and natural resources of most Central and East European countries are impressive. What is lacking is the right institutional structure,managerial expertise, access to foreign

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Monika
  • The Thirty Years War Affects on Europe

    The Thirty Years War Affects on Europe

    Ideas of the renaissance can be traced back to lead to the Thirty Years War. Humanism, individualism, rationalism and most of all secularism first appeared in popular culture during that time period and are the core ideas. These ideas gave Luther the ideas for his reforms of the church and cause the protestant reformation which will then lead to a main force in the Thirty Years War which is secularism at the beginning. Protestant reformation

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    Essay Length: 1,655 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Victor
  • Prostitution

    Prostitution

    Prostitution describes the act of sexual intercourse in exchange for money. Prosititution is also one of the oldest proffesions in human history. Like any other contriversal topic, prostitution has it's pros and cons. It is illegal in most parts of the United States and legal in many other countries. Depending on your morals you may view prosititution differently. I believe through my research that the United States should legalize prositiution in a controlled environment.

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    Essay Length: 754 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Governments of Europe

    Governments of Europe

    Governments of Europe The governments of Europe had a variety of differences. It all started when Europeans began to see what a treasure chest the Americas really were. Nations began to arrange their government around mercantilism. Nations required goods that would provide wealth for the country such as gold, silver, and wood. The Europeans established colonies in the Americas to provide the raw goods that they needed. The colonies shipped these goods back to their

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Is the Chinese Textile Industry a Threat for Europe?

    Is the Chinese Textile Industry a Threat for Europe?

    Is Chinese Textile Industry a threat for Europe? Introduction “Napoleon said of China “Let China sleep, for when she wakes, she will shake the world.” This assumption turned out to be true, particularly these two last decades. As a matter of fact, China has undergone two restructuring processes: the industrialization and the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy since the early 1980’s. Thus, Chinese government has been implementing an economic reform to

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    Essay Length: 286 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 22, 2009 By: Vika
  • Europe’s Destruction

    Europe’s Destruction

    The Romans conquered the barbarians, and the barbarians conquered Rome. So it goes with empires and comes now the penultimate chapter in the history of the empires of the West. This is the larger meaning of the ritual murder of Theo Van Gogh in Holland, the subway bombings in London, the train bombings in Madrid, the Paris riots spreading across France. The perpetrators of these crimes in the capitals of Europe are the children

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    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Decentralization of Banks in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union

    Decentralization of Banks in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union

    Decentralization of Banks in Eastern Europe And the Soviet Union As Soviet communism collapsed in Eastern Europe in 1989, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe began the unprecedented transition from a centralized command economy to a market economy. The stages of transition included, liberalization, stabilization and privatization. All of these steps required decentralization of government assets and financial institutions. One of the most crucial parts of the transition was the decentralization of the

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    Essay Length: 2,790 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Steve
  • What Was the American War of Independence's Impact on Europe?

    What Was the American War of Independence's Impact on Europe?

    What was the American War of Independence’s impact on Europe? Use the example of 3 countries. The impact of the American War of independence was as diverse as it was complex. It’s ideology rendered the masses in Paris aflame and ultimately some historians suggest it caused the French revolution. However, outside France it’s ideological effect was more subdued and it’s main impact was economic as a result of the war. There were some advantageous long

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    Essay Length: 787 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Medieval Monuments in Kosovo

    Medieval Monuments in Kosovo

    Medieval Monuments in Kosovo SCI 230 Introduction to Life Science There are numerous Monuments all around the world. The monuments in Kosovo have been around since Medieval times and are in need of repair since being damaged from the ongoing war. We need to get the Serbian clergy to co-operate with the Kosovo government to get them to make all of the needed repair. With the help of investors and donations from the public we

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    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Fonta

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