Academic papers on Biographies

William Henry Harrison / Biographical Critique
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.
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Helen Keller / An Inspiration to All
A 6 page research paper on the life of Helen Keller. The writer describes Keller's life and the fact that she has served as an inspiration to millions of people throughout the world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Jackie Robinson & The Color Barrier
A 4 page biography/report on the life and accomplishments of Jackie Robinson-- the American baseball player known for 'breaking the color barrier' and becoming the first Black player to gain widespread acceptance playing for a Major League team....
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Joe DiMaggio / Man Or Legend ?
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...
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Byron Nelson / Golf's Legend of Eternal Fame
A 10 page paper discussing the sport of golf and the contributions and accomplishments of Byron Nelson whose phenomenal winnings in 1944 and 1945 still have the world of golf at attention. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Johannes Kepler / German Astronomer
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...
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Douglas MacArthur and The Second World War
An 8 page overview and discussion of General MacArthur's military career- - particularly his role in World War II. For the most part, MacArthur is described as a hero for his strategic involvement in numerous maneuvers including the all-important...
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Three Biographies of Jefferson
A 6 page analysis of three biographies of Thomas Jefferson. The writer evaluates Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History by Fawn M. Brodie; The Jefferson Scandals: a rebuttal by Virginius Dabney; and Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American...
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Thomas Jefferson
This 8 page paper provides an overview of Thomas Jefferson's life with a focus on his political career. Facts about the Monticello estate are included as well as facts concerning the speculation that his affair with slave Sally Hemings led to the...
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Outline Of The Life of Jesus
A 9 page outline chronicling the life of Jesus, taken mostly from the account of Matthew. The writer includes the period foretelling the birth of Jesus to some of the reactions following His resurrection on the first Easter Sunday. Bibliography...
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Malcolm X
This 5 page paper provides a brief overview of the life of Malcolm X. The focal points are his activism with the Nation of Islam, his disillusionment with the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca and the changes he experienced as a result and his...
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The Autobiography Of Malcolm X
This 4 page paper presents a review of this book as it relates to racism and racial belief systems of the day. The author centers on major transitional points in the life of Malcolm X to show how he encountered societal and cultural racism from...
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Biography of Malcolm X
A short, 6 page biography of Malcolm X detailing important events in his life. Throughout much of the report, the writer's focuses upon X's activities as the Nation of Islam's leader. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Malcolm X / Biographical Books vs. Biographical Movie
A 10 page paper comparing The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as told to Alex Haley with the Spike Lee movie 'Malcolm X,' released in 1992 and based on Haley's account of Malcolm X's life and political activities. Malcolm X underwent a great change in...
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X: / History of Black Power
A 5 page paper that demonstrates the elements of history and sociology that are demonstrated within the text of Malcolm X's autobiography and provides an overview of the issues within his life that reflected these elements within the black power...
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