“The Cabaret”: A Review of the Popular Movie and the Book and Previous Productions on Which it is Based
[ send me this paper ]
A 9 page overview of the 1972 cinematic production. The author traces the history of the film back to a play and a movie entitled “I Am a Camera” which were based, in turn, on the book “Berlin Stories” (also referred to as “Goodbye to Berlin”) by Christopher Isherwood. Set in 1931 in pre-war Berlin, these productions detail the events and circumstances surrounding a popular Berlin nightclub as to how they relate to the turmoil raging under the surface in Germany as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcabare.rtf

“The Nazi Seizure of Power” by William Sheridan Allen
[ send me this paper ]
A 6 page review of William Sheridan Allen’s book “The Nazi Seizure of Power: The Experiences of a Single German Town 1922-1945.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAnazisz.rtf

"Age of Conflict" by Leslie Derfler: Chapter 5
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which examines the different theories and discussions in the works found in Chapter 5 of Leslie Derfler's "Age of Conflict." This chapter deals with historical perceptions concerning the Nazis. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAderflr.rtf

"All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Journey Into the Whirlwind"
[ send me this paper ]
A 6 page paper which compares the transformation of individuals in times of change as seen in the books "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque and "Journey Into the Whirlwind" by Eugenia Ginzburg. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAquws.rtf

"Martyred Village" by Sarah Farmer
[ send me this paper ]
A 5 page paper which reviews the book "Martyred Village: Commemorating the 1944 Massacre at Oradour-Sur-Glane" by Sarah Farmer. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAglane.rtf

"Pearl Harbor": A Critique of the Historical Accuracy of this Popular Movie
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page critique of the approach taken by Director Michael Bay in recreating one of the most important events history. Not only does Bay choose to emphasize romance over historical detail, the historical detail that he does provide is riddled with inaccuracy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPwwIImovie.rtf

"The Zimmerman Telegram"
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper discusses Barbara Tuchman's book ”The Zimmerman Telegram," a message sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmerman in 1917 that helped precipitate the American entry into WWI. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVZimTel.rtf

(The) Berlin Blockade
[ send me this paper ]
8 pages in length. An intriguing essay that evaluates, analyzes, and forms an opinion about the Berlin Blockade. (An aggressive, post-WW II act by the former Soviet Union). Paper makes several very strong points. Bibliography lists six sources to support.
Filename: Berlinbl.wps

1948 through 1952: Politics Between the U.S. and Japan
[ send me this paper ]
This 5 page paper examines Japanese-U.S. relations between 1948 and 1952. The reverse course is the focus of attention. Information about the cold war is relayed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA744Jap.rtf

2 Views on WWII
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page comparison between Charles Sydnor's book "Soldiers of Destruction" and the documentary "How Hitler Lost the War." No additional sources cited.
Filename: kh2onww2.wps