Academic papers on Biographies

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
5 pages in length. This is a glimpse of the Benjamin Franklin whose love of life, economic security, and his faith in God were the main components of his life. A simple yet succinct synopsis of the autobiography of this great man. ...
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Isaiah Berlin/ "Karl Marx"
A 6 page review and analysis of Sir Isaiah Berlin's study of the work and life of Karl Marx. The writer begins with a summation of the life and career of Berlin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Feminist Mary Daly
This 5 page paper is a biographical sketch that delves into this feminist's life and times. Her prevalent ideas are discussed and critically evaluated. Religion is a large part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Achievement by a public administrator: John Hume
A 6 page paper which details the background and career of Northern Ireland politician John Hume, culminating in his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, 1998. Analyses his vital contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland, in...
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The Influence of Eleanor Roosevelt
This 5 page paper looks at the way in which his first lady changed the way in which presidents wives as well as women in general we perceived by the public. Her message was one of independent thought and action, and in the book "Eleanor Roosevelt- A...
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Walter Winchell
This 7 page paper explores the life and contribution to American society of Walter Winchell, the premier gossip journalist of the twenties, thirties and forties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Charles Michael Schwab
5 pages in length. Charles Michael Schwab was a business powerhouse. Instrumental in revamping the entire steel industry, Schwab took the ultimate risk in order to manufacture a type of steel that still maintains the integrity of some of the...
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Leland Stanford
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...
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Georges Duby
This 16 page paper considers the background and work of this French historian who specialised in the middle ages. The paper considers his background and qualifications as well as his studies and then discusses the influence that his work had on the...
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The Kennedy's and the Camelot Years
This 6 page paper considers why the years John F Kennedy spent in the White House as President are described as the Camelot years. The paper looks at the literal and symbolic reasons behind this analogy and how the image and the reality co-existed...
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John Wycliffe and the Lollards
This 10 page paper looks at the man who was responsible for translating the bible into English in the later fourteenth century and considers why his movement was doomed to failure and the influence it had on society in the short and long term on...
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Janis Joplin
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the life and emotional expression of Janis Joplin, with a focus on how her manic depression was described within her songs. This paper considers how Janis Joplin revolutionized music and style and relates...
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Narrative of a Life
A 5 page research paper and essay that examines Frederick Douglass's Narrative of the life of an American Slave. The writer argues that in this text Douglass employs his mastery of language, a cultural tool that was frequently used against him, in...
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Explosives and Alfred Nobel
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...
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Mishima: Patriotism and Manifesto
A 10 page paper which analyzes the work "Patriotism" by Mishima. The paper also discusses Mishima's speech, "Manifesto" as it applies. Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.
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