Essays and Research Papers on Biographies

A 10 page paper that relates the history and biography of the last Manchu Emperor, Henry P'u Yi, who assumed the throne when he was just barely three years old. The writer reports his life as a child, teenager, his association with the Japanese, his exile to the Soviet Union where he lived under ...

A 6 page book review on William Penn and the Quaker Legacy by John A. Moretta (Pearson, 2007). While many people can name William Penn (1644-1718) as the Quaker leader who founded Pennsylvania that is where their knowledge stops. In his captivating biography of Penn, Moretta asserts that Penn was arguably one of the most ...

A 5 page look at this young black playwright's life in terms of Anne Cheney's 1984 biography. The paper isolates five pivotal events in Hansberry's life that made her the remarkable woman she was. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page biography of astronaut Neil Armstrong-- most commonly known as the first man to walk on the moon. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page book review describes Stacy Schiff's biography of Cleopatra, which relates the story of a remarkably accomplished ancient ruler whose reality belittles the widespread conceptualization of Cleopatra as simply a beautiful women and seductress. The writer discusses the scholarship of the author and her use of primary and secondary sources, along with the ...

A 5 page paper which provides an overview and interpretation of a historical biography, and includes the author’s purpose, the specifics covered, presented view of American history, consideration of controversy, evaluates whether or not the book departs from typical textbook insights, ideas and concepts introduced, opinion of the book and what it can teach ...

An 8 page paper which presents a biography of the life of Hector Lavoe. The paper discusses how Lavoe was a man who lived an apparently very tragic life, while mesmerizing people with his voice and his Latin song. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page analysis of Thelen's biography of the political leader of the progressive movementóRobert M. La Follette. Thelen offers considerable insight not only into the character of La Follette, but also into the times that produced this remarkable leader. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper provides a brief biography of Bill Gates. Furthermore, this paper highlights the massive impact that Gates has had upon society as a whole. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 13 page paper is a biography of Bill Gates, including his background, first interest in computers, and the anti-trust lawsuit against Microsoft. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

7 pages in length. A complete biography of Albert Einstein and the intriguing life that led this scientist to discover what some have called, "The greatest single achievement of human thought." Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. Analytical biography of Emile Durkheim's (turn-of-the-century German social philosopher) life, works, and philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper focuses on a biography written by John Severance. Gandhi's life and contributions are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which reviews Karen Armstrong’s “Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet.” No additional sources cited.

A 4 page journal-entry type essay that offers brief biographies on these two men, summarizes their achievements and then relates each life to the present in terms of relevancy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper in which the writer answer three questions concerning three autobiographies: Rigoberta Menchu's I, Rigoberta Menchu, Richard Rodriguez's Hunger of Memory, and Ariel Dorfman's Rumbo al Sur, Mirado al Norte. The writer discusses these autobiographies in terms of the content on the topic of the Spanish language and in regards to ...

The man who put together the NBC Thursday night lineup of Friends and Frazier is considered one of the giants of network television, yet with the end of those sitcom series in 2004, some are predicting that the giant will take a big fall. Others, say it won’t happen. Zucker has proved himself and will ...

15 pages. Alan Greenspan is a controversial figure to say the least. As the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank it is felt that his words can cause the stock market to rise or fall. Be that as it may, Greenspan has a fascinating history with the Federal Reserve Bank, as this ...

This is a 5 page book review of “Gandhi: A Life” by Yogesh Chadha (1997). Gandhi’s peaceful process was integral in the negotiations of the independence of India and while his methods may have seemed against many of the traditions of the Hindus, his acceptance of other religions and Western ways paved the way for ...

A 5 page research paper that examines the life of nineteenth century entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie and the way that he influenced the rise of big business. The writer argues that while Carnegie had his faults and foibles, he – nonetheless – as his biographer Harold C. Livesay points out, was a business genius whose ideas ...

A 4 page paper which examines the power of parents, present or absent, in This Boy’s Life by Tobias Wolff and Into the Forest by Jean Hegland. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page analysis of the autobiography of Elaine Brown, who briefly led the Black Panthers in the early 1970s. Brown offers a revealing look into the dynamics of an organization that symbolized the militant left in the Civil Rights movement, the organization that FBI director J. Edgar Hoover referred to as the greatest internal ...

This 6 page report discusses the 1989 book that details the life and persona of Adolf Hitler before his rise to power in Germany. Bibliography lists only the book itself as a source.

A 9 page discussion of the life and pursuits of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Compares their beginnings and their rise to power. Emphasizes that while the atrocities committed by Mussolini are somewhat less than those committed by Hitler, his racist ideologies were just as deep. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page paper that explores the rise and fall of Prince Bismarck. He was an excellent statesman who was able to manipulate his Parliament many times and acted a liaison between the king and the parliament. Credited with the "gap theory," Bismarck which asserted that in times of conflict the King's will would always ...