Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

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 ...

This 14 page paper discusses the way in which the mass media has depicted T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), and why it was necessary to distort him to make him a legend. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the life of D.H. Lawrence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of the life and accomplishments of Sir Robert Peel, the man for whom London's bobbies were nicknamed. His theories on law enforcement are described in detail. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Sirpeel. wps

An 11 page look at the life, works, & contributions of German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) who (among other things)-- studied ellipses and created the self-named "Kepler's Laws." The writer presents an excellent overview of numerous writings by Kepler and elaborates a detailed explanation of the laws he posited. A "working" (annotated) bibliography of approximately ...

A 3 page overview of the life and accomplishments of one of the fathers of physical science. This paper emphasized Dalton's work with gasses, Dalton's Law, and Charles' law. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses Maya Angelou and her poetry, and how much of her life can be found in her work. It also touches on her fascination with Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

5 pages in length. Blaise Pascal - the only son and one of four children born to Étienne, a local judge, and a mother who would die when Blaise was only three years old – is noted as being one of history's most naturally talented individuals when it came to mathematical concepts. While ...

A 9 page research paper on the life, works, and mathematical contributions of John Napier (1550-1617) -- the man most commonly associated with the creation of Logarithms. Napier also developed methods for multiplying and dividing small rods known as Napier's Bones, a device that was the forerunner of the slide rule. Some sample equations and ...

This 46 page paper looks at the French nineteenth century mathematician Augustin-Louis Cauchy. The paper begins with an examination of the development of calculus up until the time of Cauchy and then looks at the mathematicians background and how it may have impacted on his work. The majority of the paper looks at his work, ...

A 10 page paper which examines Shakespeare’s life, his plays and sonnets, and the consequences of his life and work, including such evaluative criteria as description, definition, cause and effect, comparison/contrast, process and classification. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

5 pages in length. Solomon Lefschetz, touted as one of the most revolutionary mathematicians of all time, played a major role in the progress of American mathematics at the turn of the century and beyond. He was a Russian-born mathematician who, after earning his United States citizenship in 1912, christened a new era in American ...

This 5 page paper provides biographical information on this well known mathematician and scientist. His contributions to mathematics, architecture and astronomy are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the life of William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the man behind the literary legend. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that examines the philosophical stance behind King's theory of nonviolent protest. The writer particularly emphasizes the influence of the Indian leader Gandhi on King's philosophy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines the experiences and life of Mary Jemison as it involves the Seneca Indians. Bibliography lists 5 sources. A 2 page annotated bibliography is also included.

An eighteen page paper which looks at the life and career of Count Frontenac and his administration of the settlements in New France. The writer considers Frontenac’s relationship with the clergy and other administrators of the region, and his policies with regard to the Indian nations, the British and the economic and military development of ...

This 5 page paper is a brief overview of Shakespeare’s life and times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page research paper, which is a slightly longer version of another paper by the same writer (khmlk&g.wps) that examines the philosophical stance behind King's theory of nonviolent protest. The writer particularly emphasizes the influence of the Indian leader Gandhi on King's philosophy. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines Louis Fischer's anthology of Gandhi's writings, The Essential Gandhi, in order to analyze Gandhi's conception of non-cooperation and civil disobedience as tools for obtaining Indian independence from Great Britain. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page research paper that examines the life of one of America's greatest African-American scientists. He pioneered the field of industrial applications for agricultural products. He derived 118 products, which included a rubber substitute, from various plants typically grown in the South. Carver's list of accomplishments would be extraordinary for anyone. However, what makes ...

In 8 pages, the author discusses William M. "Boss" Tweed. William M. "Boss" Tweed was a corrupt politician. In today's society that does not mean much, because many in politics are considered to be corrupt He was a corrupt politician, but he also had a soft spot for immigrants. In Tweed's lifetime, the Civil War ...

A 6 page discussion of Al Capone's life and times specifically demonstrating how his character was indicative of the 'roaring twenties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.