Chiera's They Wrote On Clay
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Edward Chiera is an archeologist. His area of study can be said to focus on the ancient Babylonian culture and, specifically, the manner and subjects of the records made by the ancient Babylonians. This 5 page paper provides a limited summary of his book, They Wrote On Clay, as well as a critique of Chera's methods. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: KTchiera.wps

Children's Costumes: Ancient Egypt And Rome
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14 pages in length. Cultural presence is defined by myriad elements of a given society's infrastructure; inasmuch as external appearance plays an integral role in the formation of social composition, it stands to reason why period costumes serve as a critical component in the way a particular civilization progresses as a people. Since the beginning of man's timeline, the issue of beauty has been one to dictate many social concerns. From the caveman era to ancient Egypt to modern day society, physical beauty has endured constant change to its perception; however, one thing that has not changed is the power inherently associated with its presence and the unrelenting pressure to attain such status. From early on, ancient Egyptian and Roman children were ornamented with clothing, jewelry and cosmetics as a way in which to integrate them into their specific social status. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCChildCost.rtf

Chinese History; End of the Han Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty
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This 5 page paper looks at this period of history covering a thousand years, where there was a cycle from high achievements into fragmentation back to achievements and organisation. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEhantan.wps