Historical Figures Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

His role as a leader among the Mandinka people of Mali since the time when he founded the Mali Empire in the year 1230, till his sudden death in 1255 propelled him to the rank [...]

Additionally, with the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson set the foundation for the abolition of slavery in the future. Thus, the claim that Jefferson's participation in slavery invalidates his writing of the Declaration of Independence is [...]

The achievements of her rule are very important for solving a row of difficult problems existing in the country those days and for leading the country on a new level of the world supremacy both [...]

According to the orders of Hadrian in 121-122 in the north of Britain between Solu Firth and Tayn triple, there was built a wall to protect the country against incursions from the north.

The travel narratives of Christopher Columbus were given in the Letter and Journal of Columbus. The Letter by Columbus was addressed to his mentors namely Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, is not just a narrative [...]

By the time of Genghis Khan's death in 1227, Mongol Empire was stretching from the easternmost shores of China to the Caspian Sea.

The first of the lessons that comes overwhelmingly is his commitment to ethics, even in the course of business. Through his responsible handling of the two Tylenol capsule poisoning crises the profitability of the company [...]

Churchill believes the Soviet Union "desires the fruits of war and the indefinite expansion of their power and doctrines". This was the reason Churchill was trying to urge the US to be alert to the [...]

Although the rebellion was defeated, many of the demands made by the rebels were complied with soon after, in order to pacify the population and improve the public image of Virginia's ruling elite.

For instance, Churchill's experience as the First Lord of the Admiralty in 1911 was seen as a negative one and caused him to resign: he was widely criticized for the naval failures that happened under [...]

Henry Ford was born in 1863 in Michigan to become one of the greatest men in the history of America and the entire world.

Furthermore, there was another nickname that Henry II was known with as "The lion of Justice" this nickname was given to Henry I who was the grandfather of Henry II.

John Glenn's trip to space in the Friendship 7 capsule in 1962 was a major accomplishment for the American space program.

Volta had a normal childhood life and was educated in the public schools in Como, having started school at the age of five at the school of Rhetoric in Como Volta.

China achieved civilization with the rise of the Shang rule that introduced some form of writing, thus transforming the country from the Neolithic culture to civilization.

He was in a position to look at the inefficiencies of direct current motors and hence establish certain mechanisms for improving them through the use of AC.

Armstrong became a naval aviator at the age of 20, and it marked the beginning of his illustrious career in aviation and aerospace.

Morgan to be one of the greatest men who made financial decisions, which helped in sustaining America's economy and that of the world in general.

In the fast developing world, advances and progress move countries and nations forward but at the same time, some things are left behind and become a burden for the people and evolution to better life [...]

Ibn Firnas created a workshop in which he performed various experiments. In the field of astronomy, Ibn Firnas created various instruments that he applied in studying the sky.

Even though MJ was never proved to be a paedophile, the fact that he paid one of his 'victim' to settle the case out of court and that another man accused him of molesting him [...]

He has a strong mastery of the market and the exact requirements of the customers to be his businesses end up matching the needs of the customers.

Analyzing the peculiarities of the negotiation style which Ho Chi Minh and Deng Xiaoping chose to rule their country, one can possibly draw certain parallels and see the similarities between the two leaders.

By any standards, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States can be termed as two of the most fundamental and enduring documents in the Nation's history due to the very fact [...]

Unlike Bill who was from a second-class family who could afford his education, Benjamin had to drop out of school due to inability to afford it and work for his brother in the printing sector. [...]

During Powell's service as the Joint Chief of Staff, he was involved in the decision-making process that saw the US take part in the invasion of Panama, and the Persian Gulf War.

Clarence Thomas book, My Grandfather's Son explores his biography in terms of his childhood, life achievements and also his misfortunes in life. The absent of a father figure in their lives contributed to the grandfather [...]

In the background of this pressure Alexander took up his campaign to Persia, conquering the people of the country and then taking their wealth and the surviving soldiers to his empire.

The main aim of this essay is to have an insight of the life of Spartacus and the impacts that he had on history.

Thus, the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson's visions for the future of America boil down to their differing approaches to the role of government in society and the economy.

However, having received the opportunity to become a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Graz, he changed his life plans and decided to enter the path of science.

3 The vessel's owners made Jones the master of the ship and the crew, giving the commander ten percent of the cargo in reward for the work well done.

Staples begins the essay with an incident on the street that happened to him in the 1970s and continues with various episodes from the author's personal experience, indicating fear and distrust of Black men.

Charlemagne and Einhard justify Frank's conquest and treatment administered to the Saxons and Lombards by stating that these two groups were in a conspiracy against Charlemagne and the Franks. He began his efforts to conquer [...]

Today, the photograph of Thich Quang Duc's death, The Burning Monk, has become a universal symbol of rebellion and the fight against injustice. His self-immolation was an act of rejection of the system and the [...]

According to the activist, the latter means allowing all people to live freely and without fear, segregation, violence, and the need to fight for their rights.

He received primary education in the Little Falls, in 1920-1922 he studied at the University of Wisconsin, where the passion for aviation.

Her contributions include the first solo cross-Atlantic flight completed by a woman, the books she wrote on the topic of aviation, and the establishment of "The Ninety-Nines" group.

In his speeches, he also addressed controversial and urgent topics like the war in Vietnam and poverty opposing the policies that instigated it.'Freedom' the word that he often used had the central place in his [...]

She had a great interest in the poor and this was motivated by her mother's generosity in Cedarville. However, being a woman, she was not sure of her role in enhancing the same.

During that time Joan was considered to be one of the VIPs and she occupied a visible seat in the coronation ceremony.

John Brown was a martyr, his last effort to end slavery when he raided Harper's Ferry helped to shape the nation and change the history of slavery in America.

The essay will mainly focus on Anna's major achievements, accomplishments and how her how she contributed to the development of history. Anna detested Poverty; she was at the forefront of giving alms to those in [...]

Cloaked with his faith in God he proved to the world that he can move mountains out of his inventions.R.G. That God sees the heart of King David and dwells in him to manifest God's [...]

Basically, the political aspects of the modern world should be attributed to the efforts and achievements of Christopher Columbus. In conclusion, Columbus is accredited for the discovery and exploration of the Americas after his successful [...]

World War 2 remains one of the most significant and historically important events in the entire world because the United States of America, Japan, and the majority of European countries were involved in it.

This paper aims to reveal the cause of the problems faced by the United States and Germany as identified by their leaders in inaugural speeches and the ways Roosevelt and Hitler were planning to solve [...]

During Augustus's reign, the Roman Empire conquered Egypt, the land along the southern bank of the Danube, the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as the territory between the Rhine and the Elbe.

The "greatness" of Zora as a proficient American folklorist, anthropologist, and writer is evident when he became one of the writers at the center of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.

Over the years, scientists and researchers from every corner of the globe have hailed his theory of relativity as the only practical explanation of the physical world today.

Historical time is an essential element for the validity and eligibility of a historic work for the main objective of history is to tell of the facts about the past.

However, his oratory skills were not always perfect and at some point in his life, he had to contend with speech impediment that he overcame to become the perfect orator.

At the 'Sing Sing' prison, where he served most of his sentences, Appo describes the brutality and torture he and the other convicts experienced at the hands of the guards.

According to Weston, the Civil War between the samurai clans of Minamoto and Taira in 1160 led to what the defeat of Minamoto in what was called Heiji rebellion. Japan was under the control of [...]

According to Butterway, the fallacy anchored on the aim of Christopher's voyages was that he was not motivated by the possibility of gaining more wealth for himself and his Spanish government, but to construct the [...]

At Duncan Sherman and Co, he spent the first few months as a copyist and later advanced to positions of higher responsibility due to his father's influence in the business world.

In 1958 Brown and his band were propelled to the top of the charts by the hit single Try Me and it remained to be the best of Brown's best tracks for a period of [...]

The evidence of his greatness is revealed by the massive conquests he made. He was assassinated in the process, and Alexander took over the throne.

Because of his exploits in the Crusades, Saladin is perceived as the chief "hero" of the Crusades by both his Islamic side and the Christian side.

Later on, he shifted to Bukhara where he got his accreditation in the field of mathematics as well astronomy based in medieval principles.

He is also the best selling author and he has sold million copies of his books in America and abroad; he was included in the list of the 'ten most fascinating people' by Barbara Walter.

Wigand is known as a good and fair scientist, who cares about people, promotes healthy style of life, does not afraid to argue about harm of smoking, being a part of a tobacco industry, and [...]

Before he assumed office, Greek society was engulfed in economic, social, and political crises owing to the hoarding of land by aristocrats, debt enslavement, and the lack of political rights for the downtrodden.

Clay's idea was essential for the growth of the American economy in that industrialists and agronomists were to exist side by side.

The essay presents the life events of Mark Zuckerberg that demonstrate his creativity and success in his career. Later on, Zuckerberg and three of his friends, Divya, Cameron, and Tyler, collaborated to create a social [...]

The article states that Nancy Ward's actions come from her understanding of changes that Cherokee had to face, and her will to adapt to the changes rather than commit to American Patriotism or Cherokee nationalism.

One of their children named Zyad reflected in a book by the title Hope of The Unseen. William Ayers defined socialism as a rejection to the white dominion power and empire, the opposite of imperialism.

Martin Luther King is often regarded as one of the most courageous leaders of the Civil Rights Movement in the history of the USA.

I have always been aware of the fact that if I were to succeed in my life and become a great person, then I would have to develop a solid personality and character.

He was elected to the Bolshevik Central Committee and became an appointee to hold the seat of General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee.

The journals reveal "the determination, courage, and skills which enabled Cook to fight with the continuous dangers of uncharted seas and the problems of achieving a relationship with the people whose unexpected guest he became".

Upon release on Parole Malcolm becomes a model citizen and an active member of the Detroit temple of the Nation of Islam. Even after his parole, he remained very active in organizing his fellows and [...]

The aim of the proposed study is to explore the factors between the occurrence of King's principles in a world of racial discrimination and the impact of non-violence and civil disobedience in the world of [...]

In conclusion, it can be said that passive resistance is the most harmonious way to fight for once rights and achieve the goals.

Besides, he is renowned for his voyages that were of the state of the art, and he played a major role in the economic development of China.

The issues of race and a variety of aspects of equality in all spheres of life are the most important issues in the history of the United States.

Okuma hailed from Saga, a city that lies in the southwestern region of Japan and he was the first-born son of a Samurai father.

This was the victory that prepared the way for her to become the first woman to fill a post of prime minister in England in 1979.

Nelson Mandela's first name reveals the way the people of South Africa cherished their tribal traditions in the beginning of the twentieth century.

He was also forced to live and work in the city and it is was the cultural and social shock that he experienced as he transferred from the rural to the urban that changed the [...]

During the burial of the people who had died during the Peloponnesian war, Pericles, the son of Xanthippus was chosen to deliver a speech in their praise, and it is in his speech that some [...]

He was the first to do and to prove a lot of state affairs. As far as he was rather successful military man and it was in time of Vietnam War, when Colin Powell was [...]

Many people had lived the way he did, mainly the refugees, but he did so by choice, since his teachings emphasized that people should live a natural life, he chose to teach the people by [...]

His government duty as a diplomatic official and an ambassador led to the establishment of the American constitution and American flag and currency, which was unique among all the nations.

The key argument of the presentation is to demonstrate that fascism emerged as a reactionary framework to communism, where the latter was aimed to empower the working class and the former to preserve the power [...]

In examining Thomas Heyward Jr.'s life, we gain insight into the bravery and commitment of those who played a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of the United States. In the latter part of his [...]

Cortez's conquest of the Aztec Empire resulted in the colonization of Mexico and the dissemination of Spanish language and culture in the region.

Nevertheless, their anger manifests the characters in distinct ways, pointing to the self-destructiveness of Oedipus and the controlled anger of Martin Luther King.

Washington: the desire for justice, the ability to see the essence of processes, as well as faith in the bright future of the USA.

He was the founder of the famous Medici dynasty, hence his nickname of the Old, the richest man, merchant, banker, financier and statesman who managed to use his fortune wisely and become a very influential [...]

John Smith, William Bradford, and John Winthrop helped England in establishing colonies in the U.S. John Smith, William Bradford, and John Winthrop play a crucial role in the establishment of English colonies in the U.S.and [...]

In particular, Alexander the Great's leadership style and his contribution to history via his military campaigns and the creation of a powerful empire are relevant for studying the context of the contemporary world order.

Economic instruments are trade, fiscal, and monetary policies, the level of easiness of doing business and market development in the country, access to international markets, and all instruments enabling the country to influence the world [...]

A breakdown of these iniquities, which include the banishment of the Asian community from Uganda and sabotaging the independence of the judiciary, forms the basis of this paper.

Despite the persecution and discrimination by the Roman Catholic rulers of that time, the Huguenots increased significantly in population and settled in Southern and Western France throughout the 16th century.

Alexander the Great fits most of these notions as this historical figure conquered an empire, defeated formidable armies, and spread Greek culture throughout the ancient world.

In conclusion, the incredibly inflated ambitions of Alexander the Great were both a plus and a minus of his personality and approach to rule.

Her life and work serve as living proof of the ability of love, empathy, and kindness to make the world a better place for everybody. The conditions of Mother Teresa's life and ministry were among [...]

Therefore, claiming that Marx as a villain who produced the concept of Communism would be a significant overstatement, as well as a fundamental misunderstanding of Marx's theories and intentions.

According to Lyndal Roper, the process by which the judges elicited a confession from the accused witch regarding her maleficia, especially her pact with the devil, was complicated since the accused witch was not always [...]

The third theory asserts the fact that upon realizing that the war was at its conclusion, the F hrer implemented a devious plan to escape right under the noses of the advancing Soviet forces.

This work uses the article Multiplex Network Ties and the Spatial Diffusion of Radical Innovations: Martin Luther's Leadership in the Early Reformation as a primary source, as it reflects new research on Martin Luther's personal [...]

Therefore, people with power and money were not guaranteed to hold special positions in the government as the broader message of independence was being spread.

One of the key factors in Stalin's revolution was the advent of industrialization. This was one of the factors that contributed to Stalin's growing popularity.

He returned to the north and continued his education with the goal of expanding the rights of black people. Dubois' ideology was rooted in agitation, resistance, and independence of the black spirit.

However, this botanist replied that this is a wrong approach to science and that inquiries are to be more concrete, deep, and methodological.

The civil rights movement was the event that significantly impacted the American society of the 20th century and initiated the more powerful development of Black literature.

The act signified the end of salt laws and allowed Indians to harvest saltwater and produce salt locally. Mahatma protested unfair salt laws imposed by staging a peaceful walk from his hometown in Ahmedabad to [...]

King was linked to the development of the civil rights movement as it was considered to cause a lot of revolution in the country through the use of peaceful demonstrations, which succeeded in the attainment [...]

In addition, his desire to improve his language and the ability to defend his point of view on the basis of clear arguments determined his profession of a printer.

Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was closely related to the Enlightenment movement in the colonies.

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine adopted an informal tone to influence his audience; in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson adopted a formal manner to express his thoughts.

The image provided is identified as the sculpture of Alexander the Great. It was made out of marble during the reign of Alexander the Great and was initially found in Greece.

Nevertheless, in early 1941, Hitler promoted Rommel to the commander of the German troops in North Africa, and shortly after, the whole world recognized the military genius of Rommel.

Their proficiency in the aspects of Master of Art of War and Military Genius allowed Alexander the Great to overcome the overwhelming odds and create the largest empire of the time in the course of [...]

Thus, despite the irrefutable victories of Alexander the Great, it is difficult to call him the first true superhero of Western civilization because of the methods to which he resorted.

He was the leader of the United Mine Workers of American from 1920s to 1960s, and is largely associated with shaping the labor movement during the Great Depression.

The text is valuable as it validates my other sources and provides detailed accounts of Jefferson's position on the issue of slavery.

Lee's contribution played a significant role in shaping the history of America by advocating for the independence of the US from the British.

3His cruel leadership was evident because, during his ascension to power, he ordered a mass human ritual that involved the slaughter of slaves and criminals all over the temples and arenas of the city.