Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 6 page discussion of Adolf Hitler, his life and his atrocities. Hitler's background and twisted philosophies are expounded upon. Bibliography lists four sources.

The role of this monarch in World War I is emphasized in this 6 page report. An overview of the life and times of this emperor who lived between 1859 and 1941 is provided. Personality traits are analyzed in conjunction with the start of the Great War. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages worth of biographical information on Fred Astaire. Includes analysis of two of his works ("Gay Divorce" and "Top Hat"). Bibliography not available (also good for film study).

A detailed, 6 page discussion of Microsoft C.E.O. Bill Gates' success and the years he spent climbing the ladder to get there. The writer argues as to why Gates represents a model of American entrepreneurship. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The murder of Ennis Cosby as it relates to his father, Bill, is discussed in this 5 page essay. A Time magazine article, the only source used, is highlighted. One subject addressed are the similarities between the Cosby family and the Huxtables,the sit-com family Bill made famous. Ennis' life and death is discussed in detail, ...

A 6 page research paper on the life of Helen Keller. The writer describes Keller's life and the fact that she has served as an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's life with a focus on his political career. Facts about the Monticello estate are included as well as facts concerning the speculation that his affair with slave Sally Hemings led to the birth of an illegitimate child. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page outline chronicling the life of Jesus, taken mostly from the account of Matthew. The writer includes the period foretelling the birth of Jesus to some of the reactions following His resurrection on the first Easter Sunday. Bibliography lists 5+ sources.

This 5 page paper provides a brief overview of the life of Malcolm X. The focal points are his activism with the Nation of Islam, his disillusionment with the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca and the changes he experienced as a result and his assassination. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper comparing The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley with the Spike Lee movie 'Malcolm X,' released in 1992 and based on Haley's account of Malcolm X's life and political activities. Malcolm X underwent a great change in his thinking during the last year of his life, the year ...

A 7 page paper discussing the various aspects of Nelson Mandela's remarkable career and accomplishments. Each page covers one specific aspect of his achievements. Bibliography lists five sources.

An 8 page research paper on the life of the famous activist and civil rights leader. The writer discusses her work, evolution of viewpoint, and contribution to the movement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 18 page paper on the life and times of Marilyn Monroe. It talks about her life in the movies, outside of the movies, and her untimely death. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper explores the life and career of American renaissance man Oliver Wendell. The writer breifly discusses several of Wendell's works as they relate to his life.

A 3 page paper on the life and time of Wendall Holmes. The writer chiefly discusses his Book 'Elsie Vennor.' Bibliography included.

A 5 page overview of the life of Frank Sinatra. The writer covers the esssentials : Sinatra's personal background, songs, movies, & style. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper analyzing the protagonists of both William Godwin's 'The Adventures of Caleb Williams' and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Both novels feature characters who deserve to be judged, not by their social class or outward appearance, but by who they are inside. No additional sources.

This 10 page paper gives a brief overview of the Greek mathematician, Euclid. He was the chief architect of the concept and science of geometry. Bibliography lists five sources.

A short, 3 page overview of the life & works of John Napier containing brief descriptions of his major works and other people also associated with the development of logarithms.

A 3 page look at the life of Michel de Nostradamus, the "man who saw tomorrow," his work in saving victims of the Plague, his oath of secrecy, and some of the true predictions he is believed to have made about our own present and future. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper on Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814) -- one of the first American playwrights. The writer describes how Warren's works reflected the sociopolitical climate of her day and also how, as a woman, she defied social convention by taking part in this sort of endeavor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing Queen Victoria and the endless fascination with her. The writer outlines Victoria's life, including some interesting but perhaps not widely known "quirks." Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper on the life & contributions of women's rights leader, Susan B. Anthony. The writer is particularly concerned with specific activities in which Anthony participated. For example, the temperance movement, the first women's rights convention, the struggle to include women in the 14th and 15th amendments, the National Woman Suffrage Association, ...

A 10 page research paper with a 1 page outline that chronicles the life of English suffragist Emmeline Pankhurst: (1858-1928). The writer describes the life of the human right's advocate; emphasizing her involvement in the women's suffrage movement and its struggle to win the women's right to vote in England. Detailed analysis of her childhood ...

This anarchist's life is discussed in a the context of a book authored by John Chalberg in this 5 page paper. The focus is on influences, such as the subject's childhood, other anarchists as well as American individualism, on her later political activism. Chalberg's book is the only source used.