Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

This 9 page paper examines the life and work of author and social revolutionary Aldous Huxley (1894-1963), particularly in terms of his experimentation with drugs. The primary emphasis of this paper will be upon his controversial novels Brave New World (originally published in 1932) and The Doors of Perception (1954). The conclusion will discuss Huxley's ...

A 6 page essay on the life of alleged Jewish mob financial wizard, Meyer Lansky. The writer details Lansky's youth and the development of his organized crime syndicate and refutes an argument by biographer Robert Lacey that the Lansky was a small time operator compared to his contemporaries of Lucky Luciano, Frank Costello, and Bugsy ...

8 pages in length. A proud and impassioned woman, Golda Meir was truly the epitome of greatness. Her autobiography "My Life" delves within the innermost thoughts of a woman who is revered the world over. The writer brings forth Meir's devotion to her land and its people as being the model of human allegiance, ...

A 6 page essay on Richard Nixon, his political career, and his administration. Differs from other reports on Nixon in that the writer focuses more upon Nixon's political career as a whole -- not just the Watergate scandal. Bibliography includes five sources.

A 6 page cause and effect paper discusses the relationship between the unethical actions of former President Richard Nixon and the subsequent negative publicity that subsequently led to his resignation from office rather then face impeachment proceedings. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

15 pages in length. Includes an examination of Napoleon's parentage, his accomplishments and his defeats.The paper is broken down into nine sections: Circumstances of Birth, Pursuit of the Throne, 1849 Overthrow of the Rome Republic, 1854 Crimean War, 1859 Attempt to Drive Austria From Italy, 1863 Polish Revolt Against Russia, 1864 Seating of Maximillian as ...

This 5 page paper looks at Napoleon Bonaparte's leadership role in France in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Does his self-image live up to the reality of his contributions? Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page analysis of the book Napoleon and the Awakening of Europe by leading Napoleonic historian Felix Markham. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page overview of the life & contributions of astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Ride's work in the field, space missions and scientific research are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

10 pages in length. A paper discussing the life and works of twentieth century British poet, W.H. Auden. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 7 page paper defining the character of this eighteenth-century poet who was so influential in his own day. It notes that despite the fact that he was extremely out of favor in the Romantic era which followed his, there is much we can learn from him today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the life and works of the Revolutionary War poet who during his lifetime was considered the Father of American Poetry, but is now scarcely remembered at all. The paper analyzes why this is so, and concludes that Freneau's influence on other writers and political thinkers was greater than the originality ...

An 8 page research paper on the life and works of the well-known Colombian novelist, author of One Hundred Years Of Solitude and Love In The Time Cholera. The writer includes a number of critical appraisals of Garcia Marquez' work. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper on Gabriel Garcia Marquez' Love in the Time of Cholera. The paper analyzes the theme of the power of love in the novel, concluding that the protagonist, Florentino, remains emotionally faithful to his beloved despite many affairs, because there has never been anyone else in his heart. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper on the educational pioneer, Maria Montessori. The writer describes her contributions to the field of education and how they are still relevant today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 14 page paper on the life & works of Alice Walker. The writer is particularly concerned with Walker's philosophy on the African-American in struggle in the U.S. and how her works were influenced by the Civil Rights movement, Womens' movements, violence, and dramatic social change. Examples from her stories are provided to illustrate points ...

A 9 page overview of the life and works of Francis E. W. Harper, the female black lecturer, novelist and reformer who lived between 1825 and 1911. Includes brief descriptions of 'Minnie's Sacrifice', 'Sowing, and Reaping: A Temperance Story', and 'Trial and Triumph', three of her most recently discovered novels. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page research paper into the life and work of this nineteenth-century African-American poet/novelist/lecturer. The writer pays particularly attention to the three new novels of this writer which have only recently been discovered, and demonstrates how Harper's work must be considered with the context of the social and political atmosphere of her time. Bibliography ...

A 10 page paper discussing the life and works of this poet. Dickinson's favorite themes and reclusive lifestyle are analyzed with relevance to one another. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. This essay analyzes St. Augustine's life and contribution to Western Culture & Religion. The writer views St. Augustine as a driving force in the unification of Christianity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page research report that reviews the works and accomplishments of an Egyptian Pharaoh who laid the foundation for the modern day university system. A General for Alexander the Great, Ptolemy I Soter's dream was to make Alexandria the world's greatest city. He accomplished this, in part, by establishing the Temple of Muses, his ...

A 7 page research essay on the life and influence of Mary Baker Eddy who founded the Christian Science Church in 1866. Areas looked at include: the world around her, the reasons she established the church, the impact she had on the world. Bibliography includes 8 references.

A 6 page account of the life of James Oglethorpe, the soldier, philanthropist and founder of the colony of Georgia. Specifically addresses his role in the creation of the colony of Georgia. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 10 page paper on Pope Gregory VII (papacy 1073-1084). This paper presents a history of his political dealings and philosophies under the precept of his visions which are: that the church should control the government and that an army of Christian Knights should go forth and ensure, at whatever cost, the conversion of all ...

A 5 page exploration of Darwin and his theory of evolution. Bibliography lists four sources.