Zionism, Roots and Legacy
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A 7 page research paper focusing on the underlying reasons behind the Zionist movement during the mid-1800s, including nationalism, socialism and utopianism. The writer also looks at the legacy of Zionism in terms of ongoing conflict in Israel. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Cnzionim.wps

The Contribution of the Helicopter to Modern Warfare
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This 5 page paper considers the role which the helicopter plays in modern warfare. The roles of the Army and the Airforce are considered, and the Vietnam War and The Gulf War are used as examples. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEhelwar.wps

OIL AND THE MID-EAST
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This 5-page paper analyzes the importance of oil as a "weapon" and controlling influence among Arab states. The essay touches upon the effect of events such as the Yom Kippur War and the Iran hostage takeover of the U.S. Embassy on world oil prices, and discusses OPEC's role in controlling oil, supply and demand. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MToilmid.rtf

Edal Adnan's 'Sitt Marie Rose'
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Sitt Marie Rose,' by Edel Adnan. This story is a fictional story based on a real event that took place in Lebanon years ago. A woman was tortured by Christian militiamen and eventually killed. In evaluating this book we examine pages 65-76. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Sittrose1.rtf

The Story of Lebanon
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This seven-page-paper provides an informative overview of the country Lebanon. Geographic features, family practices and religious majorities re all discussed and defined. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: CWlebano.wps

Ancient Israel: Political and Religious Leadership and Ideology
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A four page overview of the major ideologies and leadership in Israel between the Monarchic Period and the Second Temple Period. Discusses the destruction of Jerusalem and the primary divisions in Judaism during the Second Temple Period. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPisrael.wps

Flavius Josephus
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A 16 page research paper on the life and works of Flavius Josephus, a Pharisee who denounced Judaism and became a Roman. Josephus is attributed with the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans in 66 C.E., but is credited with writing the only surviving history of the period that was not a religious text. For this reason, his works, 'The Jewish War,' 'Antiquities,' and 'Apion,' are used as a historical resource for the period, even though they are highly criticized. Bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: cnjsphus.wps