Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Complete reprint of the unexpurgated edition of "Mein Kampf" ("My Struggle") written by Adolf Hitler (1925 and 1927). Volume I: A Reckoning and Volume II: The National Socialist Movement (Two Volumes in One). Translated by James Vincent Murphy (1880-1946). Author: Adolf HitlerISBN-10: 1682042839ISBN-13: 9781682042830Publisher:...

American Hero Stories is Eva March Tappan's fascinating overview of the important individuals in US history. Discover accounts of famous voyagers and explorers in the history of the United States within this 1921 historical account. American Hero Stories explores the origin stories of the...

"The great masses of the people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." Adolf Hitler The officially sanctioned English language edition of 'Mein Kampf' was translated and introduced by James Murphy. The edition using his translation was...

The Long Winter is one of the most memorable novels in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. It beautifully details the dramatic events of The Hard Winter of 1880-81, a harrowing time with months of never-ending blizzards leading to railroad blockades that all but...

Gholson Brothers in The Thick of It: True Stories of Early Texas as Told by Two Who Lived It is Donna Gholson Cook's fourth book. Donna is a sixth-Generation Texan and Great-Granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin Gholson. Sam and Frank Gholson were born in the...

At the Cold Shoulder of History gives an in-depth look at what happened in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. One of the only living participants in President Kennedy's autopsy now comes forward after almost 54 years of silence and speaks about...

Author: Marshall CobbISBN-13: 9798186625407Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2026Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.22d

Author: History TitansISBN-13: 9798233189579Publisher: History TitansLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2020Pages: 54Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.11d

Author: Elijah A. WintersISBN-13: 9798185966990Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/07/2026Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d

Author: Jerónimo Lobo,Henry Morley,Samuel JohnsonISBN-10: 1026151279ISBN-13: 9781026151273Publisher: XpresspressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2026Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.41d

This chapbook gathers together a small but useful collection of materials relating to the early history of Northport, ME and the northern reaches of Penobscot Bay. The pages that follow bring together a brief account of the Waldo Patent, short biographical sketches of several...

In Lions in the Garden, Alison J Kirk shares a rich and heartfelt collection of childhood memories from her family's life in Africa during the 1960s.From rubber estates and boarding school days to wildlife encounters, family traditions, local communities and the everyday surprises of...

"In 1957 two Americans, Jack Kerouac and Neil Cassady, became legends with the publication of On the Road, a fictional account of a drive across the United States that was less a journey than an opportunity for an intense and performative celebration of self....

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Montreal, Quebec, with Dennis Collman expert guide, 'Montreal Unveiled.' This comprehensive travel companion dives deep into the city's rich tapestry, from the cobblestone charm of Old Montreal to the bohemian spirit of Le Plateau Mont-Royal. Savor authentic poutine,...

The Costa Prize Book of the Year-winning biographer gives us a St. Augustine for our time: fresh, urgent, tackling big questions about faith and sin, sex, redemption, just war, and the fiery fall of Rome. Augustine is a Berber, newly arrived in Italy from...

On May 13, 2021, an ordinary street in Glasgow became the center of an extraordinary actof resistance.When immigration officers detained two men on Kenmure Street in the heart ofPollokshields, local residents faced a choice: look away or stand together. What happenednext shocked the nation....

In this memoir James E Roghair recalls growing up as a South Dakota farm boy in the sixth decade after statehood. He, his parents and three younger siblings shared a small house without indoor plumbing, electricity, or telephone, near unincorporated Okaton, with its small...

"Stresemann: The Man and the Statesman" offers a compelling and contemporary biography of Gustav Stresemann, one of the most significant figures in 20th-century German history. Written by Rochus Baron von Rheinbaben, this work provides a detailed exploration of Stresemann's transformation from a young politician...

"Alaric the Goth" by Marcel Brion is a compelling historical biography that explores the life and legacy of the legendary Visigothic king who forever altered the course of Western history. Set against the turbulent backdrop of the declining Roman Empire, the narrative traces Alaric's...

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Life and Adventures of Nat Love pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Experience the thrilling life of a true legend of the American West in "The Life...

This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Autobiography of Goethe pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic. Delve into the life and mind of one of history's most influential literary figures with "The Autobiography of...

"The Eighth Earl of Elgin" provides a comprehensive biographical study of James Bruce, one of the most influential colonial administrators of the Victorian era. Written by John Lyle Morison, the work examines the life and public service of a man who played a pivotal...

"The Letters of Marie Antoinette, Fersen and Barnave" provides a compelling and intimate window into the final, turbulent years of the French monarchy through the private correspondence of Queen Marie Antoinette. This collection assembles the secret exchanges between the Queen, the devoted Swedish Count...

"The Life of George Chaffey" explores the remarkable career of a pioneering engineer whose vision transformed arid landscapes into fertile plains. This biography chronicles Chaffey's innovative contributions to irrigation in both the United States and Australia, highlighting his pivotal role in the development of...

"Life and Times of Pieter Stuyvesant" offers a compelling exploration of the life and legacy of the last Dutch Director-General of New Netherland. Written by the celebrated historian Hendrik Willem Van Loon, this biography delves into the complex personality and leadership of Pieter Stuyvesant,...

"The Life of Stephen F. Austin, Founder of Texas, 1793-1836" provides a comprehensive and authoritative look at the man often referred to as the Father of Texas. This biographical study situates Austin's life within the broader context of the westward movement of Anglo-American people...

"The Diary of Jörg Von Ehingen" provides a captivating firsthand account of the travels and adventures of a fifteenth-century Swabian knight. This work documents the extensive journeys of von Ehingen as he traversed Europe and beyond, seeking honor and experience in the courts and...

They weren't larger-than-life heroes. They were real people, living hard lives in desperate times.Connecting the Dots: Bonnie and Clyde Involved tells the true story behind the headlines, through the eyes of retired Texas lawman Herbert F. Sims. With warmth, honesty, and careful research, Sims...

"The Second Empire" is a masterful historical narrative that explores the rise, zenith, and eventual collapse of the regime of Napoleon III. Philip Guedalla provides an evocative account of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his journey from an exiled dreamer and political prisoner to the Emperor...

"Button Gwinnett, Signer of the Declaration of Independence" is a comprehensive biographical study of one of the most enigmatic figures of the American founding era. As one of only three signers from Georgia, Gwinnett's life provides a vital window into the political landscape of...

Instant #1 New York Times bestseller!By the #1 bestselling history author in the world, Bill O'Reilly: A dramatic confrontation with good, evil, and the worst people who ever livedThe concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present today. The biblical book of Genesis...

Silent Cal: The Life and Times of President Calvin Coolidge represents yet another entry in the author's "Bringing History Alive" series of non-fictional narratives. The often overlooked 30th President of the United States was in office for much of the era of the Roaring...

A Journal of My Misgivings about the Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji zhiyi 史記志疑), written by Liang Yusheng 梁玉繩 (1745-1819), is a detailed analysis and critique of the Shiji 史記 of Sima Qian 司馬遷 (b. 145 BCE). Sima Qian had composed a masterful...

"Randall Lewis of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, and Delaware County, New York, and Some of His Descendants" is an extensive biographical and genealogical record detailing the lineage and life of Randall Lewis and his progeny. This meticulously researched work traces the family's history from its...

"Heroes and Hero Tales of Michigan" is a compelling collection of stories that chronicles the legendary figures and formative events of the Great Lakes region. Written by R. Clyde Ford, this work brings the vibrant history of Michigan to life through accounts of intrepid...

"My Life - Story for Young and Old" is the compelling autobiography of Thomas Franklin Dornblaser, a man whose life spanned pivotal eras of American history. From his formative years on a farm to his courageous service in the 7th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the...

A concise and comprehensive biography of Mao Zedong, published to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of his death.A half-century after his death in September 1976, Mao Zedong remains one of history's most polarizing figures: a peasant boy who became a revolutionary leader, a general...

These memoirs by Dr. Sumant Mehta cover the first decades of his life from 1877 to 1921. Toward the end of the Victorian age, at the age of twenty-one he went to the Manchester Medical School in England and returned five years later as...

The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter is the absorbing, painstakingly researched story of Ida Lewis and the fearless rescues she made at Lime Rock Lighthouse in Newport, Rhode Island. Born in 1842, Ida began tending the light at age fifteen after her father, the keeper of...

In the candlelit libraries of early 15th century Italy, a restless mind scoured forgotten shelves, unearthing ancient wisdom that would shape the course of Western thought. At the heart of the Italian Renaissance humanist movement stood a figure whose relentless pursuit of knowledge and...

A billion dollars lay buried beneath the sea-forgotten by history, claimed by no one... until one man refused to let it go.For centuries, a Spanish galleon vanished without a trace, taking with it one of the greatest fortunes ever lost at sea. Storms erased...

. and the revolutionary Hussite movement that would permanently transform European Christianity. The book examines Matthew's education in Paris, his development of comprehensive arguments for frequent lay communion, his iconoclastic critique of religious images, his apocalyptic identification of ecclesiastical corruption as the work of...

The Vanguard of Reform: Jan Milíč of KroměřízJan Milíč of Kroměříz transformed medieval Christianity through a radical journey from imperial bureaucrat to prophetic reformer. In 1363, this successful Prague administrator renounced his wealth and multiple church positions to preach an urgent message of apocalyptic...

He promised to liberate Korea. He built a cage instead.Kim Il-sung rose from a colonial childhood under Japanese rule to become the "Eternal President" of one of the most controlled societies on earth. For half a century he ruled North Korea as guerrilla hero,...

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire, which was one of the most significant empires in Indian history. Shivaji was born to Shahaji Bhonsle, a Maratha general,...

George Washington: Writings is an essential collection that brings together the personal letters, speeches, journals, and official documents of George Washington, one of the most iconic figures in American history. Spanning his formative years as a young surveyor, his service in the French and...

"De Gedenkwaardige West-indise Voyagien, Gedaan Door Christoffel Columbus, Americus Vesputius, En Lodewijck Hennepin" recounts the historic voyages and discoveries of the New World by some of history's most prominent explorers. This volume brings together the narratives of Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, and Louis Hennepin,...

Explore the intertwined histories of Guille of the Rohais and St. George within the unique context of Guernsey. This historical account, originally published in 1881, delves into the local lore and significant figures that shaped the island's identity. Discover the stories behind these influential...

"History of Cromwell: A Sketch" offers a concise overview of the life and times of Oliver Cromwell, a pivotal figure in English history. This biographical sketch, penned by M S. 1837-1905 Dudley, delves into Cromwell's rise to power, his role in the English Civil...

Discover a fascinating glimpse into the past with "Letters to Ada, From Her Brother-in-law", a collection of personal correspondence penned in 1839 by Charles C. Pise. These letters offer a unique window into the social customs, thoughts, and concerns of a family in the...