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The Story Of Abelard's Adversities : This 5 page essay explores several aspects of an excerpt from Abelard's autobiography, focusing on the character of the author with quotations to substantiate the writer's opinions. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Abelard2.wps

The Influence of Charlemagne : A 6 page paper giving an overview of Charles the Great’s influence in France. He was also known as Charlemagne. He was considered one of the greatest leaders in history. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Charlem.wps

The Empire of Charlemagne vs. The Roman Empire : This 6 page essay compares the effect of Charlemagne’s Empire with that of the Roman Empire. Each was the undisputed ruler of its peoples with a passion for both the cultural and the political. Bibliography lists four sources. Charl.wps

Louis the Pious : A 5 page essay on Charlemagne’s only legitimate son. The writer posits that although Louis was a weak governor in many ways, which resulted in his failure to unite Germany, he instilled within all of the Germanic tribes the desire for study. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Luispios.wps

Eleanor Of Aquitaine : An 8 page biographical essay about one of the Middle Ages most dynamic women. Queen of Henry II, mother of Richard the Lion Hearted, she was one of history’s most remarkable women. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Aquitain.wps

Isabella, She-Wolf of France : An 8 page essay on the Queen consort of Edward II who, partially in retaliation for his homosexual affairs, led a successful rebellion against him. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Isabella.wps

Joan of Arc : A 5 page research paper on the life and legacy of Joan of Arc. The writer describes the Saint's early life, her visions, the major cities she visited, her captivity, trial and execution. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Joanofar.wps

Marina Warner’s "Joan of Arc:The Image of Female Heroism" : This 8 page paper considers the biographical context of Marina Warner’s view of the life of Joan of Ark and reflects the assessment, placement in history, the use of primary and secondary sources, the analysis of historical information and the biographers own perspective as they impact the readers view of Joan of Arc. No additional sources cited. Joanwarn.wps

Marina Warner’s Joan of Arc : The Image of Female Heroism : This 8 page paper considers the biographical context of Marina Warner’s view of the life of Joan of Ark and reflects the assessment, placement in history, the use of primary and secondary sources, the analysis of historical information and the biographers own perspective as they impact the readers view of Joan of Arc. No additional sources cited. Joanarc.wps

Louis XIV & The Edict Of Nantes : A 5 page essay on the French Sun King and his relationship with the Catholic Church and the Protestants within his kingdom. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ednantes.wps

The Influence Of Louis XIV On French Nobility : A 4 page research paper which examines how Louis XIV as an absolute monarch manipulated and controlled court life and the French nobility. The writer includes references to contemporary writings of the time, specifically "Tartuffe" by Moliere and the letters of Madame de Sevigne. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Infl14.wps

Monks in Medieval France / Vows Of Chastity ? : 6 pages in length. Medieval monks.. did they adhere to their vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and sometimes silence? Research suggests not. Evidence points to excesses in physical pleasures, especially in the realms of sex and food. The sometimes perverted sexual habits of some of the monks has been passed down through anecdotal records. Bibliography included. Monks.wps

Peter Abelard and Cicero / Perceptions of Morality and the Nature of Man:
Peter Abelard, 12th century French clergy whose affair with Heloise resulted in his castration, and Cicero, statesman and orator, shared a common belief in the conflict that exists between man’s pursuit of self-interest and his duty to his community. This 5 page paper reflects on the nature of man and of mankind and their link in defining moral beliefs and their application. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Cicerog.wps

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