Category: Historical Figures

  • Civil Disobedience: Socrates vs. Martin Luther King

    Table of Contents Introduction Martin Luther Kings Position Position of Socrates as seen in Platos Crito and Apology Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The idea of civil disobedience and its credibility has been considered by philosophers, politicians, and activists since the formation of governmental systems. The idea stems from the notion that laws should be obeyed…

  • Martin Luther: A Late Medieval Life by V. Leppin

    Introduction Martin Luther, known as the father of the Reformation, had a remarkable life that is discussed by several authors. In his Martin Luther: A Late Medieval Life book, Volker Leppin offers his vision on the key biographic points of this theologian. By reading and analyzing the lives of prominent persons in their historical contexts,…

  • Martin Luther King and His Theology Analysis

    Introduction. This point paper is devoted to the Martin Luther King and his theology. It is based on the book Luther, the Reformer: The Story of the Man and His Career by James Kittleson. This work contains a review of the plot, its main issues, and the internal and external conflicts of the main character.…

  • Fredrick Allen Hampton Overview

    Frederick Allen Hampton, better known as Fred Hampton, was an influential American activist in the fight for the rights of the discriminated dark-skinned population of the United States. His life was linked to the activities of the Party named Black Panthers and other organizations seeking to ensure a decent life for Afro-Americans. He was killed…

  • The Impact of Martin Luther Kings Speech

    Table of Contents Before the Speech Content of the Speech What King wanted Changed in America After the Speech Before the Speech Martin Luther King Junior delivered the speech, I Have a Dream, in 1963. It was heard by an initial two hundred thousand people, beyond any other rally in the history of the U.S…

  • The Autobiography of Catalina de Erauso

    The autobiography of Catalina de Erauso presents significant encounters that describe experiences of conquistadors learned in class. Lieutenant Nun is an excerpt that depicts a changing society in terms of gender. As will be noted, the stereotype image of a Spanish conquistador gets contradicted by the nun who ends up in a military conflict during…

  • Book Review: The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    Table of Contents Introduction Plot Summary Character Development Main Ideas Conclusion References Introduction The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written by Alex Haley, is the story of a young African American boys rise from racial oppression to political activism. The cover features three portraits of Malcolm X in various stages of speech and concentration. The traumatic…

  • Biography of Charles Augustus Lindbergh

    Charles Augustus Lindbergh is an American pilot, has made the first non-single transatlantic flight. He was born on Feb. 4, 1902, in Detroit. He received primary education in the Little Falls (Minnesota pieces), in 1920-1922 he studied at the University of Wisconsin, where the passion for aviation. In 1924 the school became a cadet in…

  • Defying Hitler: A Memoir by Sebastian Haffner

    Table of Contents Introduction World War I Hitler rising to Power Attempted Coup Nazi Party Conclusion Reference Introduction After the First World War, Germany was conquered, weak and helpless. Its Citizen were desperate and ready to trust that anything someone said, to get any step essential, and to ease them feeling of self denial and…

  • Thomas Jefferson Biography

    Thomas Jefferson was one of the representatives in the United States General Congress who authored the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was from Virginia. The declaration represented the wishes, the will, and the hope of the people. This was a unanimous declaration by thirteen states. Jefferson is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United…