“Bridging Traditions: The Fusion of Pagan Art and Christian Themes in Santa Maria Maggiore’s Depictions of the Virgin Mary.” Introduction Historical Background: Provide an overview of early Christian art and its development during the late Roman detailed outline for your essay:Empire. Highlight the transitional period from pagan to Christian art as a reflection of societal […]
Discipline: History
How did non-Western nationalist leaders in the 19th and 20th centuries respond to Western imperial pressure, and to what extent were they able to embrace parts of Western culture while preserving their own national identity?How did non-Western nationalist leaders in the 19th and 20th centuries respond to Western imperial pressure, and to what extent were they able to embrace parts of Western culture while preserving their own national identity?
How did non-Western nationalist leaders in the 19th and 20th centuries respond to Western imperial pressure, and to what extent were they able to embrace parts of Western culture while preserving their own national identity? You’re looking at leaders like: Fukuzawa Yukichi (Japan) – wanted modernization, ditched “Asia” Rammohun Roy (India) – supported Western education […]
Naval Diplomacy and Pacific Discord: How the Washington Naval Conference Shaped U.S.-Japanese RelationsNaval Diplomacy and Pacific Discord: How the Washington Naval Conference Shaped U.S.-Japanese Relations
My topic is based on my thesis: using the Washington National Conference as a subject for my literature review and how it set the stage for Rear Admiral William S. Benson of the U.S. Navy and Admiral Katō Tomosaburō, leading the Japanese delegation, to reveal how their differing visions of naval power, national interest, and […]
Why did Spartan warriors choose to fight to the death at Thermopylae but surrender at Pylos? What do these differing decisions reveal about the strategic, cultural, and political pressures facing Sparta during each conflict?Why did Spartan warriors choose to fight to the death at Thermopylae but surrender at Pylos? What do these differing decisions reveal about the strategic, cultural, and political pressures facing Sparta during each conflict?
One 10–12-page paper, double-spaced using Times or Times New Roman font. This paper will explore the contrasting decisions made by Spartan warriors at Thermopylae and Pylos, focusing on why Spartans chose to fight to the death in one battle and surrendered in the other. By examining the historical, cultural, and strategic contexts of each event, […]
How did World War II transform America’s standing in the world? How did World War II shape American race relations?How did World War II transform America’s standing in the world? How did World War II shape American race relations?
You will need to write a minimum 2 page essay for the following question. You should be able to answer the question from our class discussions and the textbook. No sources other than the textbook should be used. If you quote from the textbook, you must have an in-text citation. If your paper is not […]
Why did Spartan warriors choose to fight to the death at Thermopylae but surrender at Pylos? What do these differing decisions reveal about the strategic, cultural, and political pressures facing Sparta during each conflict?Why did Spartan warriors choose to fight to the death at Thermopylae but surrender at Pylos? What do these differing decisions reveal about the strategic, cultural, and political pressures facing Sparta during each conflict?
One 10–12-page paper, double-spaced using Times or Times New Roman font. This paper will explore the contrasting decisions made by Spartan warriors at Thermopylae and Pylos, focusing on why Spartans chose to fight to the death in one battle and surrendered in the other. By examining the historical, cultural, and strategic contexts of each event, […]
In this assignment, you will explore how a key piece of Victorian-era architecture captures changing perceptions of the self, class dynamics, and the global modern world.In this assignment, you will explore how a key piece of Victorian-era architecture captures changing perceptions of the self, class dynamics, and the global modern world.
The 19th century saw a radical shift in how people understood themselves and their world. Industrialization, urbanization, and technological progress brought new ways of thinking about class, labor, identity, and modernity. Architecture and art from this period often reflected these shifting values, from awe at industrial might to anxieties about rapid change. In this assignment, […]
Foner, Eric. Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877. New American Nation Series. New York: Harper & Row, 1988. Book Review.Foner, Eric. Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877. New American Nation Series. New York: Harper & Row, 1988. Book Review.
Only source is the book “Americas Unfinished Revolution” by Eric Foner. Book Review: This paper/presentation is a critical assignment. This paper will be a review of a book read by you and presented in class. The final paper will total 1500 words in length (exclusive of quotes, title page, and bibliography). Papers exceeding this amount […]
Sacred Syncretism: Native American Influences on Catholic Rituals in Colonial New Spain and Mexican Folk CatholicismSacred Syncretism: Native American Influences on Catholic Rituals in Colonial New Spain and Mexican Folk Catholicism
Title: Sacred Syncretism: Native American Influences on Catholic Rituals in Colonial New Spain and Mexican Folk Catholicism Research Question: In what ways did Native American spiritual practices influence Catholic rituals in colonial New Spain, and how were these practices incorporated into Mexican folk Catholicism? This project aligns with my academic interests in exploring cultural intersections […]
In an essay of 2000 words, critically review the following scholarly article: Maréchal, S. (2021) ‘“Quod grata lavacra nitescunt”: Roman villa baths as markers of elite competition in Continental North-Western EuropeIn an essay of 2000 words, critically review the following scholarly article: Maréchal, S. (2021) ‘“Quod grata lavacra nitescunt”: Roman villa baths as markers of elite competition in Continental North-Western Europe
Guidance notes This TMA involves writing a longer version of something you have already done before in the unit activities, especially during Block 4: a critique of a scholarly article. You therefore already have the skills you need to complete the task. You might want to return to some of these to refresh your memory […]