Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 7 page biography of George Washington. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of this poet's life. His service in World War I is highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. This is a glimpse of the Benjamin Franklin whose love of life, economic security, and his faith in God were the main components of his life. A simple yet succinct synopsis of the autobiography of this great man. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page book review of Mauzio Viroli's 2000 biography of Niccolo Machiavelli, author of The Prince. No other sources are cited.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life of Senator John Kerry. This paper was written while Senator John Kerry was vying for the democratic nomination for the 2004 election. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines what many consider to be the definitive account of America’s most popular female poet. No additional sources are used.

This 3 page paper provides a biography of this Georgia Governor who was first elected to the post in 1912. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper reviews the book “Will Smith (Star Files) by Mark Stewart. No additional sources are listed.

A 3 page essay that examines Stephen B. Oates' biography of John Brown, The Purge This land with Blood (1984). In his prologue to his biography of John Brown, Oates points out that John Brown, the abolitionist who led the ill-fated raid on Harper's Ferry in order to instigate a slave insurrection, has been characterized ...

The philosophies of three biographers, James Strassmaier, Catherine N. Parke, and Jean Edward Smith, lend themselves to the creation of biography. It is the observance of shared lessons learned by others that appeals to the contemporary mind, but also the art of storytelling, that maintains the age-old desire for exploring biography. Exploration includes Plutarch and ...

This 15 page paper discusses "Confessions", which is Jean Jacque Rousseau's autobiography. This paper discusses what this writer was attempting to say about the self and includes quotes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page essay that discusses the central role that Franklin’s list of virtues plays in his autobiography. While Franklin’s account demonstrates that he largely succeeded in his goal to live by these virtues, his references to others, specifically Samuel Keimer, John Collins, and Hugh Meredith, provide contrast to Franklin’s own behavior, as they provide ...

This 5 page paper examines the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt and why she might be considered a feminist. Feminism is defined. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 13 page review of the book by Lee Iacocca. Lee Iacocca's name is synonymous with the automobile industry. It is also a name which many consider synonymous with trust and integrity. Originally published in 1984 Iacocca's book weaves an interesting insiders account of the automobile industry. It details his accomplishments ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the professional history, biography, and works of John Baskerville. The paper also discusses what were seen to be his significant contributions to his field of lettering, or type design. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper and analysis of African American writer Zora Neale Hurston's 1942 autobiography, "Dust Tracks on a Road." Although this work has garnered quite a bit of criticism in the past, the writer discusses how it is being reassessed by critics and finally receiving the appreciation that it deserves. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 5 page biography of George Washington. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of Charles Darwin. Emphasizes the diversity of his published works which included not only evolution and natural selection but also geology and barnacle biology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In 6 pages, the writer provides a biography of Patty Duke while looking at her possible deviance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 14 page consideration of the life, accomplishments, and mysteries of this twelfth century religious figure. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. Furthermore, this paper assesses his presidency from four standpoints: trait, style, path, and contingency. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper presents a review of this book as it relates to racism and racial belief systems of the day. The author centers on major transitional points in the life of Malcolm X to show how he encountered societal and cultural racism from whites as well as within the Nation of Islam.

This 5 page paper provides b biographical information about the life and works of this infamous author. There is a great deal of information paid to his tragic childhood, but also about his astounding academic success. His personal and professional life is outlined. The Hobbit is discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the life of this supermodel. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper provides a biographical view of president George W. Bush. This paper considers his political career and the influence on his current decision-making. Bibliography lists 4 sources.