Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 5 page review of the book by Andrew Morton and of its update Diana: Her True Story, In Her Own Words which was released within weeks of the fatal car crash which took the life of Diana, the former Princess of Wales. An examination is provided of the justification an author has in writing ...

This 3 page report discusses the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court of Brown Versus Board of Education which determined that it was wrong to segregate African American students from white students and schools. Facts of the case are presented along with the long-term positive impacts the court decision has had on American society. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper which examines Mary M. Bethune’s contribution to adult education. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 20 page research paper that examines the reign of Alfred the Great, the ninth century British ruler, from the standpoint of his reforms for education as expressed in the preface he wrote for his translation of Pope Gregory's 'Pastoral Care.' In eleven centuries of English royalty, there has been only one ruler who was ...

This 6 page paper provides biographical information of the infamous singer. Many areas are discussed including a history of his career, his impact on the music world and his political ideas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page analysis of 2 books that offer coming of age narratives of 2 authors who grew up in Islamic cultures. Leila Ahmed in A Border Passage and Marjane Satrapi in Persepolis offer their readers autobiographical narratives that examine the complex and intertwined relationships between imperialism, gender and Islam. Examination of these two autobiographies ...

A 12 page essay that discusses the autobiography of Margery Kempe, which was written in the early fifteenth century, in terms of Margery's piety and how her spirituality was understood in terms of gender roles. No additional sources cited

In three pages this paper discusses how Jane Addams’ gender and pacifistic stance may have prevented her from becoming a political leader in her own time but would have allowed her to succeed in the political climate of the twenty-first century. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 12 page paper which examines how Richard Wright, in "Black Boy," and Malcolm X, in "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," see issues such as race, ethnicity, class, gender and prejudice. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines an interview conducted by Studs Turkel and published in his book The Good War. The concept of the oral history is examined. The interview is evaluated and World War II is discussed. No additional sources cited.

On New Year's Day, 1802, President Thomas Jefferson penned a letter to the Baptist Association of Danbury, Connecticut articulating his views on the relationship between church and state. This separation, his belief in majority rule, and in reduction in government continue to profoundly affect the government of the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources. jvTJeffer.rtf

This 6 page paper presents biographical information but also looks at the man's strengths and weaknesses. His role in government is explored and his character is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper that looks at the influence of Carmen Amaya in the history of flamenco dance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the history of Captain Cook and the influence his discovery of the islands had upon the people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page overview of the life and philosophies of Thomas Paine. While modern history remembers him as a critical contributor to American and French independence, Thomas Paine left this world with a dubious reputation. His political contributions, however, are today considered invaluable both in regard to their inspiring the American Revolution and ...

8 pages. A comprehensive paper about the life and identity of Benjamin Franklin. Takes a look at Benjamin Franklin the man, and how he saw himself. He was more than just a prominent figure in United States history; he was a man with a multitude of titles and personas. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 9 page review of the content and presentation style of this, now out of print book, a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of the Confederate general, leader, and statesman of the mid-Nineteenth Century United States. The author of this paper contends that while providing detailed information regarding Lee’s military accomplishments during ...

This 5 page paper discusses her life, her social and psychological history, and her contributions to journalism. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses many notable Brazilian artists of the 1900's and highlights their histories and artistic accomplishments. Artists include: Candido Portinari, Tarsila do Amaral, Di Calvacanti, and Segall. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Francis Assisi and discusses why he was so important to Catholic Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines if the revolutionary ideas, seen through the conquests, of Napoleon Bonaparte were negative or positive in relationship to Europe. The paper argues they were positive through his ultimate failure. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper explores Europe during the period around the time of the French Revolution. The extent to which Napoleon's regime utilized principals which emanated from the French Revolution is discussed. Also compared is Napoleon's rule versus that of the monarchy he replaced. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 5 page paper provides biographical information, but also looks at controversial areas of the life of this Indian "Princess." Her experience with the Jamestown colony as well as her voyage to Europe and untimely death are each explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Fukuzawa Yukichi was not only the founder of Keio University, but he is considered by many to be one of the first experts on the West in modern Japan and as such, he is frequently looked upon as having played an important role in the modernization of late 19th-century Japan. Fukuzawa Yukichi ...

A 4 page essay that contrasts and compares two short stories, Ihara Saikaku's "Barrelmaker Brimful of Love" and Nawal El Saadawi's "In Camera." Saikaku's story is set in seventeenth century Japan and El Saadawi's narrative is set in twentieth century Egypt, yet both authors relate their particular society's perspective on social justice, in regards to ...