Identify and explore a succinct topic relevant to any aspect of European culture from the High Middle Ages in the 12 and 13th centuries through the Renaissance era to the end of the 17th century.

Identify and explore a succinct topic relevant to any aspect of European culture from the High Middle Ages in the 12 and 13th centuries through the Renaissance era to the end of the 17th century. Write a cohesive research-based essay of 1700 -2500 words that explores a topic of your own making. In order to provide some initial structure, choose one of the following general themes and compose your thesis within that context.
Religion
Economy/trade
Rule/government/secular ruling structures
Gender issues/marginalized groups
4-5 secondary sources – NO general encyclopedias
2-3 defining or exemplary pieces of art and/or architecture
2-3 defining or exemplary selections from relevant pieces of literature

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