I.F. Stone/The Trial of Socrates
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A 7 page research paper that examines Stone's text The Trial of Socrates. In this book, Stone's central question is why did the city of Athens, a city famous for free speech, prosecute and execute a prominent philosopher who was guilty of no other crime then exercising his right to free speech. Stone's answer differs from traditional scholarship. The writer examines Stone's arguments and then discusses them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khifssoc.rtf

Impact of Greek Civilization on Western Culture
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A 15 page research paper which examines the contributions made by ancient civilization to Western culture. The writer looks specifically at such Greek contributions as democratic principles, ideas on the importance of the individual, the systematic observation of the natural world, as well as Greek contributions to the fine arts of theatre and sculpture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: humwestc.wps

Influence of Athenian Democracy
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An 8 page research paper that first of all examines Periclean Athens, and then draws parallels between the Athenian democracy and modern democracies. The writer argues that modern democracies find their roots in the Athenian example. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khathdem.wps

Ireland's Role in Preserving Classic History
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A 5 page paper discussing the similarities and differences between Vogt's "Decline of Rome" and Cahill's "How the Irish Saved Civilization." In many ways, these works describe differing pictures of loyalty - one to a system in which people lived; the other to a system in which people no longer needed to live. They also are both about transition. The Roman empire had fallen into an irreversible, inexorable slide about which it appeared nothing could be done. Neither could the Europe resulting from Rome's eventual fall do anything about the state in which it found itself, but Cahill credits Irish monks with ultimately saving Western civilization by recording Rome's history while also interjecting their own values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSIrelandRome.wps

Isis, the Egyptian Queen of the Gods
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An 8 page research paper that examines the mythological origins of the Egyptian goddess Isis. The writer looks at what part she played in Egyptian society. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: 99isis.wps

J.H. Smith's "Constantine the Great"
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A 5 page paper assessing this book. Constantine represents a turning point for the Roman Empire on all fronts, but he is most remembered as being the first Roman ruler to convert to Christianity. The book's author reveals that Constantine's growth in the Christian faith was a slow and arduous process; he appears to have struggled with the problem of ego throughout his entire adult life. Smith also reveals much of Constantine's humanity as well as his apparent beliefs that he should be counted among the Apostles. While making extensive commentary of his own, he includes several official documents authored by Constantine and distributed to the Empire, allowing the reader opportunity to arrive at his own decisions as well. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSConstGrt.wps

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