King Canute
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10 pages in length. After a century as Danish plunder of England, Canute came to the throne. He was also the king of Denmark and Sweden but held a special fondness for England. His reign was peaceful and prosperous for England. Canute's life and work are discussed. Bibliography included.
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King Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More: Was Henry VIII Justified?
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A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between King Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More, wherein More was killed by Henry VIII for essentially disagreeing with the king. The paper presents an examination of Henry VIII and an examination of More and then argues that King Henry VIII was not justified in executing Sir Thomas More. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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King John and the Magna Carta / Historical Perspective Can Vary
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A 5 page overview of King John of England. Presents the perspective that the societal wrongs typically associated with King John were really in existence prior to his gaining the throne and that the Magna Carta's original provisions were designed to protect England's rich, not her common citizens. Bibliography lists four sources.
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Lancaster Castle
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A 5 page paper which examines the history of Lancaster Castle. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAcastle.rtf

Life in Elizabethan England Analyzed
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This 6 page research paper describes the life of a typical member of Elizabethan society. Specifically discussed are Elizabethan work, play, food, drink, fashions, hairstyles and amusements. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Elizeng.wps