Douglas MacArthur and The Second World War
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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 decision to explode the worlds' first atomic weapons over Japan. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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August Heckscher/ Woodrow Wilson
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A 5 page analysis of the Heckscher biography of the 28th president. This book thoroughly examines both the private and public persona of this intelligent and complex man. Heckscher's clear and insightful prose paints a portrait of a man who undoubtedly qualifies as being one of the most remarkable individuals in this nation's history. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90wilson.rtf

Auden's Life & Works
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10 pages in length. A paper discussing the life and works of twentieth century British poet, W.H. Auden. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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James Boswell's 'The Life of Johnson' / Greatest Biography Ever Written
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A 5 page review of the attributes of James Boswell's 'The Life of Johnson'. Explores why it is noted as the best biography ever written in the English language. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Bsjohn.wps

Maria Edgeworth / Irish Writer
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A 10 page paper in which the writer discusses a complementary mix of extraordinary literary talent and benevolence for all mankind is what best exemplifies the life of Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth. Her works were considered groundbreaking back in the 1800's, and her compassion toward her fellow man in the face of adversity was unparalleled. The writer chronicles her life and times, as well as discusses a few of her better known books. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Edgewrth.wps

Toni Morrison / Author
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A 6 page biography of 20th century African-American author, Toni Morrison. The writer details the events of Morrison's life and discusses the evolution of her writing style as exemplified by several of her better-known books. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Morrison.wps

Thoreau Authors/A Comparison of Biographies
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A 5 page research paper that analyzes two biographies on the life of Henry David Thoreau. The writer argues that the work of Steven Fink in this book Prophet in the Marketplace builds upon existing scholarship, such as Walter Harding's Days of Henry Thoreau, providing new insight into Thoreau's career. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: 90bios.rtf

Outline Of The Life of Jesus
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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 lists 5+ sources.
Filename: JesusOut.rtf

How Darwinism is Treated in Literature
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A 10 page review of Darwin's theories and their affects on society and literature with a 'man versus nature' theme. The writer explores the various negative effects the 'Origin of Species' and the 'Descent of Man' had on society, including effects on religion and racism. The scientific underpinnings of these issues are explored as well as how the theories have been treated in literature. Works explored in detail include Lafcadio Hearn's 'Chita,' Stephen Crane's 'Open Boat,' and Jack London's 'Build a Fire.' Other authors and critics include Edward Wilson, Stephen Jay Gould, Aldus Huxley, Orwell and Nietzche. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Cndarlit.wps

Lawrence of Arabia
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A 10 page report that examines the war record of T.E. Lawrence, better known as 'Lawrence of Arabia.' Since Turkey was allied with Germany during World War I, Lawrence was assigned the task of organizing various Arab tribes during World War I to fight against the Turks which occupied their country using guerilla warfare tactics. He was enormously successful and greatly aided the Allied war effort. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Lawrarab.wps

The Amazing Life and Career of Nelson Mandela
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A 7 page paper discussing the various aspects of Nelson Mandela's remarkable career and accomplishments. Each page covers one specific aspect of his achievements. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: Nelsonc.wps

Godwin and Shelley / Two Views of Tolerance
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A 5 page paper analyzing the protagonists of both William Godwin's 'The Adventures of Caleb Williams' and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Both novels feature characters who deserve to be judged, not by their social class or outward appearance, but by who they are inside. No additional sources.
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Philip Carlo/ The Night Stalker
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An 8 page research paper that analyzes Philip Carlo's account of the life of Richard Ramirez, the infamous 'Night Stalker,' a serial killer in the early 1980s. The writer argues that brutality in Ramirez's childhood significantly influenced the direction that his life took and the development of his warped psyche. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: 90stalkr.rtf

George Washington Carver
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An 8 page research paper that examines the life of one of America's greatest African-American scientists. He pioneered the field of industrial applications for agricultural products. He derived 118 products, which included a rubber substitute, from various plants typically grown in the South. Carver's list of accomplishments would be extraordinary for anyone. However, what makes this list all the more remarkable is the fact that when Carver was born, it was against the law for him to even learn how to read and write, much less acquire the knowledge to become a master chemist and a scientific pioneer. George Washington Carver was born a slave. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Gwcarver.wps

Princess Diana / Her True Story
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A 5 page review of the book by Andrew Morton and of its update Diana: Her True Story, In Her Own Words which was released within weeks of the fatal car crash which took the life of Diana, the former Princess of Wales. An examination is provided of the justification an author has in writing such books. Bibliography lists one source other than the book.
Filename: Diana.wps

The Life and Works of Ernest Hemingway
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This 5 page paper begins with a short biography and then moves on to compare two short stories and find common elements of the author’s style. Hemingway’s work is analyzed in terms of his own experiences. Bibliography lists 4 sources
Filename: SA004Hem.rtf

Oliver Wendall Holmes # 2
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A 3 page paper on the life and time of Wendall Holmes. The writer chiefly discusses his Book 'Elsie Vennor.' Bibliography included.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
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This 5 page paper explores the life and career of American renaissance man Oliver Wendell. The writer breifly discusses several of Wendell's works as they relate to his life.
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Pope Gregory I / The Great
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A 10 page paper discussing Medieval Europe. Examination of this particular period of time is limited to the letters of Pope Gregory I who was incredibly active towards the call of Christianity within the boundaries of England. These letters were obtained from the book Ecclesiastical History of England by the Venerable Bede. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Pope Gregory VII
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An 10 page paper on Pope Gregory VII (papacy 1073-1084). This paper presents a history of his political dealings and philosophies under the precept of his visions which are: that the church should control the government and that an army of Christian Knights should go forth and ensure, at whatever cost, the conversion of all humanity to Catholicism. He did not instigate the Crusades in his time, but he fathered the idea and it was carried out beginning ten years after his death. The paper presents in detail his political dealings with King Henry IV under his precept that the church should rule over kings and lords. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Felix Markham/Napoleon
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A 5 page analysis of the book Napoleon and the Awakening of Europe by leading Napoleonic historian Felix Markham. No additional sources cited.
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Napoleon as Reformer
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This 5 page paper looks at Napoleon Bonaparte's leadership role in France in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Does his self-image live up to the reality of his contributions? Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Life & Reign Of Napoleon III
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15 pages in length. Includes an examination of Napoleon's parentage, his accomplishments and his defeats.The paper is broken down into nine sections: Circumstances of Birth, Pursuit of the Throne, 1849 Overthrow of the Rome Republic, 1854 Crimean War, 1859 Attempt to Drive Austria From Italy, 1863 Polish Revolt Against Russia, 1864 Seating of Maximillian as Emporer of Mexico, The Second French Empire, and The Fall of Napoleon III. The bibliography includes eleven primary and secondary sources.
Filename: Nap.wps

Mozart / Life & Works
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A 5 page paper that documents the life and works of Wolfgang Mozart. Mozart was a child protege turned musical genious who made significant and distinct contributions to the world of 18th century music. Through out his life, he was plague by physical infirmaties, and his life ended abruptly, before he had a chance to finish his famous Requiem Mass.
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Anne Moody / Civil Rights Participant
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A 5 page analysis of Moody's autobiography, Coming of Age in Mississippi. The writer demonstrates that while this book gives a personal account of Moody's involvement with the Civil Rights movement, it can also be seen as a means of understanding what the general experiences of others who were drawn to this movement. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Annem.wps

Maria Montessori
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An 8 page paper on the educational pioneer, Maria Montessori. The writer describes her contributions to the field of education and how they are still relevant today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Edhist.wps

Biography of Malcolm X
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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
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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 assassination. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Malcolm X / Biography
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An 8 page look at Malcolm X's life; comparing his early and late views. The writer also highlights the Nation of Islam leader's key accomplishments and influences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Autobiography Of Malcolm X
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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 whites as well as within the Nation of Islam.
Filename: Xbiogr.rtf

The Autobiography of Malcolm X: / History of Black Power
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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 movement. No additional sources cited.
Filename: MalcolmX.doc

Mark Twain / A Life Of Writing.. And Controversy
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A 6 page paper on the life and works of Samuel Clemens, pen name-- Mark Twain. The writer discusses how some of Twain's own life experiences along the Mississippi River and elsewhere are reflected in his fiction. Several key works including 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' 'Huckleberry Finn,' & 'A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court' are examined. Some of the controversy over Mark Twain's content is brought up as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Anchee Min/Red Azalea
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A 5 page essay on Anchee Min's autobiographical account—Red Azalea-- of her life in China under Chairman Mao. While some Chinese Americans have accused Min of fictionalizing part of her account, the writer argues that Min's narrative has the ring of authenticity. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99azalea.rtf

Garrett, et al/Manny: A Criminal-Addict's Story
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A 7 page analysis of the life story of a career criminal and heroin addict, Manual Torres. In and out of prison throughout his life, Torres finally turns his life around through a rehabilitation program in the California penal system that provided him with educational opportunities and encouragement. Co-authors Richard P. Rettig and Gerald R. Garrett, give an added dimension to Manny's life history by relating it to current thinking regarding theories on criminal behavior. Extensively researched, these chapters give perspective on Manny's story and place it within the wider framework of criminal justice theory. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 90manny.rtf

Al Capone & The Roaring Twenties
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A 6 page discussion of Al Capone's life and times specifically demonstrating how his character was indicative of the 'roaring twenties. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Mary McCarthy / A Look at Her Life and Work
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A 10 page look into the life of Mary McCarthy, a noted and controversial writer of the 1930s-1980s who explored issues as diverse as women's sexuality and the politics involved in the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Marymcar.wps

Life & Work Of Frances E.W. Harper # 2
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A 9 page research paper into the life and work of this nineteenth-century African-American poet/novelist/lecturer. The writer pays particularly attention to the three new novels of this writer which have only recently been discovered, and demonstrates how Harper's work must be considered with the context of the social and political atmosphere of her time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Fharper2.wps

Lorraine Hansberry / A Life Cut Short
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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.
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Langston Hughes, Biography
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An 11 page biography based on the idea that Langston Hughes lived a life of 'explosions,' as postulated in Harlem. The biography looks at the multiethnic basis of his psyche, the various twists and turns Hughes lived, including his art expressed in poems, shorts stories, plays and fiction, and his world travels which also reflected his politics and related quandaries. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Langhug.wps

Slobodan Milosevik
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Slobodan Milosevik has been the president of the parts of Yugoslavia known as Serbia, Kosovo, Vojvodina, and Montenegro since 1997. He was the head of state for Serbia for the ten years prior to the designation as President. This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of his personal and political life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Life of Jean Jacques Rousseau
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This 8 page paper discusses the 18th century French philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau, whose writings inspired the leaders of the French Revolution. Rousseau greatly influenced came to be known as the Romantic generation. He was a social and political theorist, musician, botanist, and is still thought to be one of the most eloquent writers of the Age of Enlightenment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Jeanjacq.wps

Hersh's 'The Dark Side of Camelot':
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A five page paper looking at Seymour Hersh's book on the life and times of John F. Kennedy. The paper charges that the unremittingly vicious view of the former President is not warranted because Hersh is judging Kennedy's actions in the 1950s and 1960s by the standards of today. Bibliography lists one source.
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John F. Kennedy / The Man, The Memory, The Impacts
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A 16 page paper exploring the life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Includes comparisons of his 'memory' with his actual accomplishments and those of other U.S. Presidents such as Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson and Bill Clinton. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Flavius Josephus
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A 5 page paper discussing the life of Flavius Josephus. He was born during a time of great change that was to change, and influence, world history. He wrote a book detailing the war he witnessed and also a book which described the Jewish people and their history leading up to the war that was to see the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. His works provide an invaluable look into history. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Flavjos.wps

Dizzy Gillespie
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Approximately 5 pages in length. Paper discusses the life and works of 20th century jazz musician 'Dizzy' Gillespie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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