Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

5 pages. In 1865 Nobel invented a type of detonator which he called a blasting cap. This consisted of a small metal cap containing a charge of mercury fulminate that can be exploded by either shock or moderate heat. The invention of the blasting cap inaugurated the modern use of high explosives. This paper includes a ...

A 5 page paper that reviews James Hall's biography of Harrison, with a concentration of the author's perspective on the life of Harrison as interpreted from the reading. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page essay that takes the form of four journal entries that each address aspects of Beverly Donofrio's biography Riding in Cars with Boys. The first 2 pages address the writer's personal reaction to Donofrio (i.e., disapproval). The next 2 pages discuss Donofrio as a mother. The next 2 pages discuss her relationship with ...

When one thinks of the name Bronte, it is most often thought of in the plural of Charlotte and Emily or even the triple: Charlotte, Emily and Anne. All three sisters were published writers: Charlotte being most noted for Jane Eyre; Emily for Wuthering Heights and Anne for Agnes Grey. This 5 page paper presents a brief biography of ...

5 pages in length. The biography of Giambattista Bodoni, the great typography born in Italy. Credited with creating beautiful and flowing typefaces which are famous to this day. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. Voted one of the most influential choreographers of the twentieth century, George Balanchine was indeed one of the most important men in the early history of ballet. This paper describes his biography and what his contributions were to the field of ballet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A brief, 4 page biography of DuBois' life and works. Writer views him as a role model. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a tutorial essay based on a first person biography of Bill Gates. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Benjamin Franklin was one of America's foremost statesmen, scientists and journalists. This 8 page paper explores the life and works of the man, focusing on the biography and The Autobiography. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

James B Peake was appointed to the position of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in 2007. He came to this poison following a distinguished army and medical career. This 6 page paper is a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation is a biography of Peake's life and career. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page book report which considers the controversial historical biography of America’s 32nd President. No additional sources are used.

(5 pp) Although these biographies have been reviewed as a collection of profiles, the author addresses his own work as "narratives of ascent." The basic question asked is what makes us who we are; how does self-definition figure in the mix? These black men are well past the "what do you ...

A 7 page biography on Paul McCartney. The writer traces the events in McCartney's life that shaped him and caused him to evolve into the pop icon he is today. Bibliography cites 16 sources.

A 4 page biography that looks at the life of Leonard Peltier, Native American activists who has been held unjustly imprisoned by the US justice system for over twenty-five years. The writer gives the details of his life and imprisonment, as well as this philanthropic work from within prison. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 12 page paper that considers the portrayal of Joe DiMaggio in the biographies developed by Maury Allen (Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio) and Jack Moore (Joe DiMaggio) and demonstrates the elements that underscored DiMaggio's developments as a legendary figure.

A 5 page paper which provide a biography and overview of General Joseph Hooker of the Civil War. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the biography of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page analysis of Underhill's biography of the most controversial American woman of the nineteenth century, Victoria Woodhull-- the first woman to address Congress, the first to run for president of the United States, and one of the first women to originate and run her own weekly newspaper. Woodhull and her sister, Tennie, were ...

A 6 page paper which presents a biography of Leland Stanford. The information provided illustrates his involvement in law, the building of railroads, and his political role. Stanford is well known for having established, building and funding, Stanford University in California. He is also known for his political involvement during the Civil War, taking his position in the Senate ...

This 4 page paper gives a brief biography of American journalist H.L. Mencken and why he is significant to American letters. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a look at Oprah Winfrey and the fact that she is a transformational leader. The biography written by Helen Garson is used as the main source. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Brookhiser's 1996 biography of America's 'founding father.' Brookhiser's book describes a remarkably self-controlled man more concerned with principles than politics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which discusses the elected president of Yugoslavia, Vojislav Kostunica. The paper presents a biography of Kostunica, what his presence means to the Yugoslavian people, what affect his presidency is expected to have, and information on how Yugoslavia involves itself with the rest of the world. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the career of Robert Moses from 1924 to the early 1930s, referring to Robert Caro's Pulitzer Prize winning biography, "The Power Broker." The writer details how Moses revamped the city's park system. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper is a biography of the African American astrophysicist. Tyson brings science to the general public. Bibliography lists 3 sources.