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He was born on May 5th, 1818 in a small town called Trier, located in Germany. Karl Marx was born into a Jewish family. His father’s name was Heinrich and his mothers name was Henrietta. His father was a lawyer and his mother was devoted to caring…

the son of a Baptist preacher. At an early age he moved to Lancing, Michigan, with his parents, both of which were lost to him in childhood. Leaving school early, he made his way to New York and worked for a time as a waiter in Harlem. Soon he…

His real name is William Fredrick Cody. Even through all the disasters that happened in his life he pulled through. At the age of twelve his dad died. With very little education he pursued various jobs including a Wagoner, Trapper, and a prospector.…

Court Justice Although he lived in a time of great peril and reconstruction, Thugood Marshall made a stand. As a college aged boy Thurgood tried to enter The University of Maryland Law School, but was rejected because he was black, and although…

be one of the most influential short story authors of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. His usage of literary techniques compels his reader to finish his tales at one sitting. It is believed that Poe’s usage of first-person narrative in his short…

many just think of anti-depressants like Zoloft or Prozac. But, due to the negative side effects of anti-depressant pills, depressed people are turning toward other alternative treatments. A few alternative treatments include the herb St. John’s…

Metal all have their own chapter assigned to them in the big book of “Music History.” Each of these music genres denotes a certain feeling for its listeners; and each style brings to mind a certain icon associated with it. On October 9th, 1940 a…

but degenerate." So said Joan Miró, one of the most unique painter-sculptors of the twentieth century. Miró’s statement, aside from revealing his views on the history of art, also says something about his own artistic aims. He wanted to bring…

England, Sir William Gerald Golding was educated at the Marlborough Grammar School, and later at Brasenose College, Oxford. Although he studied to be a scientist because of his father, he soon developed an interest in literature. At Oxford he…

find a comprehensive explanation for delinquency. The results of these efforts have offered possible reasons as being both biological and social. It is still debatable as to what forces have the greatest influence on youth crime, but it is undoubted…