Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

This is a 3 page paper discussing the photography and the social issues addressed by Lewis Hine. Photographer Lewis Wickes Hine (1874-1940) was not only a photographer who achieved a certain artistry within his photographs but also addressed important social issues regarding humanity in the first half of the 20th century. Through his insightful images ...

A 13 page paper which examines the life and work of Isabelle Eberhardt as a European viewing other cultures and regions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the role of Edith Wilson during her husband's presidential administration when he was left temporarily disabled from a stroke. This paper suggests that Edith Wilson did not have the administrative skills necessary to effectively handle presidnetial responsibilities. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page overview of Peter Bergen's book Holy War, Inc. Taking a quote from each chapter, the writer gives a brief overview of this informative text, which describes Osama bin Laden's background, his organization, and terrorist activities leading up to 9/11. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which contains biographical information on the life and career of America’s first female Supreme Court Justice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 papge paper examines the life of Booker T. Washington, and pays tribute to his accomplishments in the edcuational arena. This paper explores how his personal identity helped Washington accomplish this success. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the life of America’s 43rd President, including his birthplace, education, schooling, family, early political life, his election and presidency, his future plans and whether he was a good choice. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page discussion of the feeling and intellect which characterized Frederick Douglass and which allowed him to prove a formidable opponent to slavery of all kinds. The author asserts that Douglass was anything but an unfeeling dull being as the predominant view of the time regarded slaves. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page fictional account of what Hitler might have thought if he read Wells’ classic work of science fiction. Written as though by Hitler himself, this paper illustrates a captivation with the wonders of science and how those wonders can be turned toward human betterment as well as with the parallels between the ...

A 6 page paper which offers up a look at the life and works of Mozart. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines Thousand Pieces of Gold, Ruthanne Lum McCunn's biographical account of a nineteenth century immigrant Chinese woman who survives extraordinary trials. The writer looks at why Lalu Nathoy initially refuses Charlie Bemis' offer of marriage. In a life where there has been little opportunity to experience anything but hardship, marriage ...

An 8 page research paper that examines the life and career of Horace Mann, the nineteenth century Massachusetts educator who campaigned tirelessly and eloquently for public education. Mann is regarded as being largely responsible for the public school system as it exists today. The writer argues that an examination of Mann's life and teaching philosophy ...

A 3 page paper which examines the hardships that Emily Dickinson had to endure in her career. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the life and influence of Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt during the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life and work of John Adams. The paper discusses his role in the American Revolution and analyzes why he does not necessarily get the recognition he deserves. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 12 page paper. Jay Cooke is generally credited as being the "first major investment banker, creator of the first "wire house," and the Financier of the Civil War (Trumbore 2000). Had it not been for Cooke, the Union would have had a far more difficult time financing the war. This essay talks about Jay ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the life and times of Maric who was also Albert Einstein's first wife. The paper explores the possibility of the claim that it was Maric who co-authored the theory of relatively but did not get any credit. Much evidence does suggest that Maric was influential. ...

A 3 page book report on Frank Abagnale’s “Catch Me if You Can.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the failure and/or success of memory in Georges Perec’s “W or the Memory of Childhood.” No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper examines images of America, and vision, form the point of view of William Jefferson Clinton. Several of his speeches are examined as well as his life, to come to his position on what America is, or should be. His ideas are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources. ...

A 6 page paper which examines what it means to be great be examining the life, struggles, and work of Marie Curie (Marie Sklodowska). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines the chapter entitled "Shame" from political activist Dick Gregory's autobiography. This chapter dramatically illustrates the insensitivity that often characterizes the treatment of adults toward children. In Gregory's case, the shame he felt at age seven propelled him to achieve great things in later life. But, the message of ...

A 6 page paper which examines why some have argued that Lewis Carroll was Jack the Ripper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the life and work of the British scientist John Frederic Daniell (1790 – 1845), tracing his life from birth to death and explaining his notable and important achievements including his work on batteries and the development of the Daniell Cell Battery. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines the life and work of David Bailey. Bibliography lists 3 sources.