Academic papers on Biographies

A. Philip Randolf
An 11 page paper which presents an overview of A. Philip Randolph
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Stephen B. Oates/Fires of Jubilee
A 7 page research paper that review Oates' biography of Nat Turner. The writer first offers a brief summary of the controversy surrounding Oates' scholarship, as well as his qualifications as a biographer. Then, the writer summarizes the book before...
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Amy Tan
A 6 page paper which examines the life and the work of Amy Tan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Anne Moody/Coming of Age in Mississippi
A 6 page research paper that discusses Moody's autobiography. The writer argues that Anne's experience during her childhood and the Civil Rights movement offers a means of comprehending black experiences that led to one of the most significant...
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The Life of Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle
A 6 page paper which discusses the life of Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt:
This 5 page paper discusses the presidency of Teddy Roosevelt and rates him a 5 (5 being the highest rating). This paper discusses his plan of New Nationalism and compares it to Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom plan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Did the 19th Century Americans Conquer the West or Did the West Conquer Them?
This 5 page paper discusses the following two books specifically, both of which are diaries from that era: "Chardon's Journal at Fort Clark" and "The Diary of Susan Shelby Magoffin". This paper examines their experiences in the West versus their...
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Abraham Lincoln - America's Greatest President:
This 8 page paper discusses the presidency of Abraham Lincoln at length and illustrates why he was our nation's greatest president. This paper asserts that Lincoln truly cared about this country and this was refelcted in his presidency. ...
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The Prophet Muhammed:
This 7 page paper discusses the Prophet Muhammed and his impact on the Arab world. Furthermore, this paper discusses his history and how he has become so well regarded as the prophet of Islam. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Walt Whitman and His Attitude Toward Human Nature:
This 5 page paper examines the life of Walt Whitman and how he perceive human nature and the meaning of life. Excerpts from his poems, "O Captain! My Captain!" and "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" are examined as supporting evidence. Bilbiography lists...
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Book Review of "Samuel Adams: Radical Puritan":
This 5 page paper discusses this book as well as supporting the analysis with quotes. Furthermore, this paper examines the strengths and weaknesses of this book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Biography of Ronald Reagan:
This 6 page paper discusses the life and presidency of Ronald Reagan. Furthermore, this paper assesses his presidency from four standpoints: trait, style, path, and contingency. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Darkness Made Visible: The True Story of Harry T. Moore
A 10 page discussion of the life and accomplishments of this amazing man. Considered to be the first black man to die in the Civil Rights movement, Moore would stand up and be heard in a time when few others would dare. He was instrumental in...
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Malcolm X: A Comparison of the Autobiography (as told to Alex Haley) and the Film Directed by Spike Lee
An 8 page investigation into the life of one of the most controversial black leaders of all time. This paper contends that while the film is more graphical and moving, by the nature of its cinematic format, both the film and Haley
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Sheehy's Hillary's Choice
This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book by Gail Sheehy about Senator Clinton. A great deal of facts about Hillary Clinton's personal life, including her life as a child, are included . No additional sources cited.
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