European History Essays and Term Papers

formation in 1903. Led the Soviets to power in October, 1917. Elected to the head of the Soviet government until 1922, when he retired due to ill health. Lenin, born in 1870, was committed to revolutionary struggle from an early age - his elder brothe…

to several intellectual revolutions in Europe. Thinkers during this time were influenced by the likes of Newton, Bacon and Descartes of the Scientific Revolution. These scientific thinkers had managed to discover several laws of nature that seemed…

between German fascism, or Nazism, and Italian fascism. For example, both fascist movements were brought into power after facing very similar problems. One of the major problems that both countries encountered was a post-war economy teeming with…

Odysseus was put through many ordeals through which we see his moral and physical characteristics. After evaluating such characteristics we can see that Odysseus is a great epic hero. We can see that not only is he superior to most mortal men,…

ancient Rome three men compromised to work and help each other, this was known as the first "Triumvirate". These three powerful men worked to further their own careers and those of their counterparts. Although through time we see the disintegration…

This person was not to be questioned or disobeyed; this became known as "absolutism," since the monarch ruled w/ "absolute" power, that is, unshared power. Began in England France and England Absolutism: The English had been under the combined rule…

Were the Vikings really as fierce and merciless as everyone commonly believes? Imagine being back in the Viking era. The sky is blue, the ocean waves gently lapping onto the beach near the longhouses' of the Viking settlement are light…

who opposed him or presented a threat toward his policies. Geoffrey Hosking's The First Socialist Society is an excellent resource that takes an in depth look into Stalinist terror. His reign was enforced through a series of deadly acts. His dishonesty…

to get the vote because then they could change the laws that were discriminating against them. When women had received the vote they would vote for the MP that will represent their views in Parliament. Wanted same pay as men. WAYS OF ACHEIVING CHANGE …

burned down, this essay is to help people decide for themselves who did it as historians cannot decide who did it for us. One account says that Goering and Goebbels, with the approval of Hitler, looking to smash the Communist Party, set …