Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

This is an 8 page paper discussing Walker Evans’ life and photography with the Farm Security Administration (FSA) from 1935 to 1938. Walker Evans (1903-1975) was an American photographer who is probably best known for the introduction of documentary style photography which depicted the people and places of the United States through his extensive collection ...

A 5 page paper which examines the life and works of Benjamin Franklin from the time of the American Revolution to the signing of the Constitution. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. This paper describes an elderly couple who were interviewed and asked about their married life, the way they met, and how they have been able to stay married for over fifty years. This turned out to be a very interesting interview with both of them having met in the Marine Corps ...

An 11 page paper which presents an overview of A. Philip Randolph’s life and contributions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the life and the work of Amy Tan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses Moody's autobiography. The writer argues that Anne's experience during her childhood and the Civil Rights movement offers a means of comprehending black experiences that led to one of the most significant social movement of the century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which discusses the life of Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt and rates him a 5 (5 being the highest rating). This paper discusses his plan of New Nationalism and compares it to Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book by Gail Sheehy about Senator Clinton. A great deal of facts about Hillary Clinton's personal life, including her life as a child, are included . No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper discusses the following two books specifically, both of which are diaries from that era: "Chardon's Journal at Fort Clark" and "The Diary of Susan Shelby Magoffin". This paper examines their experiences in the West versus their expectations and the expectations of the people of that era. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper discusses the presidency of Abraham Lincoln at length and illustrates why he was our nation's greatest president. This paper asserts that Lincoln truly cared about this country and this was refelcted in his presidency. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses the Prophet Muhammed and his impact on the Arab world. Furthermore, this paper discusses his history and how he has become so well regarded as the prophet of Islam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses this book as well as supporting the analysis with quotes. Furthermore, this paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of this book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 10 page discussion of the life and accomplishments of this amazing man. Considered to be the first black man to die in the Civil Rights movement, Moore would stand up and be heard in a time when few others would dare. He was instrumental in enacting educational change as well as in ...

A 5 page book review of Kay Redfield Jamison's autobiography An Unquiet Mind. Jamison, a renown expert in manic depression, reveals in this book that she suffers from this mental disorder. The writer argues that Jamison, without being preachy or pedantic, obviously intends for her book to inform her readers as to the specifics ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the memoir and provides a thesis that the author's behavior really stems from the relationship between her mother and grandmother. Some quotes are included. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that examines Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter and Carlos Bulosan's America is in the Heart. The writer argues that both texts express the author's impressions of America and the manner in which being "American" expresses itself in their lives. As a second generation Chinese-American, Wong's middle class background is very ...

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the man's life with special attention to his accomplishments as a civil rights activist. His well known hunger strike is discussed as are his aspirations for the presidency. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper reviewing Sam Walton and John Huey’s book “Sam Walton: Made in America, My Story” (1992, 1993). Sam Walton and John Huey’s book “Sam Walton: Made in America, My Story” (1992, 1993) tells the story of Sam Walton, the entrepreneur behind the successful retail chain, Wal-Mart. The book finely combines ...

This 6 page paper provides a social analysis of this well known opera. The author's life is discussed and parallels between his life and the work are made. Morality and social class are issues discussed. The significance of the characters and the fact that the female protagonist dies of tuberculosis is examined. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the life and times of this great writer. His major works and publication dates are duly noted. An analysis of The Sun Also Rises is also included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and works of Joseph Conrad. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 6 page paper discussing Robert Meacham and his influence during the Reconstruction era in Florida in the 19th century. Robert Meacham (1835-1902) was a Reverend and Senator during the Reconstruction Era in Florida in the 19th century. As a Reverend, Meacham organized the first African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Florida in ...

This 5 page paper examines the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and how he shaped a new role for the U.S. This paper furthermore delves into his personality, which was often "robust" and opinionated but he was also known for being moral. Bibliography lists 3 soources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the revolution and Cuba today with an emphasis on its present leader Fidel Castro. Fidel's ideology and significance is discussed as well. Issues such as the embargo and history like Bay of Pigs is also included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.