Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 6 page paper discussing events and conditions leading to Sir Isaac Newton’s development of calculus in the mid-17th century. An expansion of “Sir Isaac Newton” (PGnewton.rtf) that provides background information on Newton’s life and the dispute with Leibniz, this paper focuses on calculus and its significance during and after the time of its ...

A 4 page paper which discusses the life and actions of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the presidency of Harry S. Truman, the early influences, the decisions both internationally and domestically. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 42 page paper which discusses Denise Chavez’s life and work. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the book “Homebound: Growing Up with a Disability in America” by Cass Irvin. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that presents a biographical look at the life and career of the famous World War II US general. The writer discusses Patton's background, early career and WWII accomplishments, as well as eccentric personality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the historical accuracy of the Brian DePalma film, The Untouchables. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines if Mark Twain’s work was truly simple comedy or pointed social satire. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses how Virginia Woolf’s “To The Lighthouse” is both reflective of her life and how she would like her life to have been. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the life and actions of Fidel Castro. The paper focuses somewhat on his ability to offer strength to his people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page overview of Rather's recent book. Patterned after a news hour feature CBS first introduced in 1999, Rather's book delves further into the question of what, if anything the American dream means to today's Americans. Rather answers this question with interviews with over thirty American ranging from professional athletes to migrant farm workers. ...

A 4 page overview of the life of Tatanka-Iyotanka, a Lakota man who would become known by the English name of Sitting Bull. Born in 1834, Sitting Bull ultimately became one of the most influential leaders of the Lakota Sioux. He led the Lakota as they attempted to outmaneuver their most formidable enemy, the great ...

This 5 page paper discusses the personality and life of Peter the Great. Characteristics which made him a good/bad leader are exampled. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which presents two differing perspectives, historical examinations, of William the Conqueror. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page essay that discusses the major points from General Wesley Clark's autobiographical account of the Kosovo war, Waging Modern War. While Clark agrees with the political objectives of the Kosovo campaign and successfully used military force to obtain these objectives, his description of his Kosovo experience paints a scenario in which this successful ...

A 5 page paper which examines and argues how Mark Twain was a gifted/intelligent man. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page reflection on the influential factors that shaped one black woman's life. Credits the influence of a mother and a grandmother on this woman's personal and occupational life. Now a successful middle-class professor at a major university, this women attributes her success to her family and to her church. No ...

This 6 page paper discusses the life and times of JFK, his presidency, his effectiveness, and his failures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page review on the autobiography “John Adams” by David McCullough. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the life and times of the term of office held by the former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Margaret Thatcher.Bibliographpy lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the circumstances of Moliere's death, the impact it had on the theater community, and the animosity that it uncovered. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the innovations and influences that the young King Tut had over upper and lower kingdoms in Egypt during his reign. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines how George Orwell was a discontent youth who was very aware of the affects of the world wars and thus used such influence in his works. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page book review of Alex De Jonge's 1982 text The Life and Times of Grigorii Rasputin. The first 2 pages of the paper consist of a summation of the major points of the book. The next 4 pages offer evaluation and assessment of the text, which the writer judges to be exemplary. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper discusses the role that India as a country of such diverse cultures, religions and caste systems shaped his work and his impact. Bibliography lists 1 source.