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:...

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...

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...

The Roman Republic stood at the edge of collapse. The Senate cowered. Only one man refused to bend.The story of Rome's last defender and the impossible choice that made him immortal -Roman StoicMarcus Porcius Cato, Stoic philosopher, incorruptible Roman senator, and Caesar's most relentless...

In the complex world of politics, power is often seen through the lens of victory, but it is also shaped by unseen forces-alliances, betrayals, and conspiracies-that quietly influence the course of history. In Shadows of Power: The Conspiracy behind Hasina's Downfall, I set out...

". . . a vibrant picture of early 20th-century life [that] will appeal to readers who appreciate stories of immigration, war, family bonds, and the search for identity. . . . a heartfelt narrative that honors memory while confronting history."- Carol Thompson for Readers'...

In the heart of the brutal North Dakota plains, a fierce spring blizzard howled with relentless fury-threatening to claim the lives of three young siblings. Amidst the icy winds and swirling snow, one girl's courage would shine like a beacon of hope. This is...

A Who's Who of Tudor Women contains over 2300 mini-biographies of women who lived at least part of their lives between 1485 and 1603 and provides a starting point to learn more about them. Broken into three volumes (A-F, G-O, and P-Z) for this...

A Who's Who of Tudor Women contains over 2300 mini-biographies of women who lived at least part of their lives between 1485 and 1603 and provides a starting point to learn more about them. Broken into three volumes (A-F, G-O, and P-Z) for this...

A Who's Who of Tudor Women contains over 2300 mini-biographies of women who lived at least part of their lives between 1485 and 1603 and provides a starting point to learn more about them. Broken into three volumes (A-F, G-O, and P-Z) for this...

More than a century after her sinking, the Titanic remains the most haunting and compelling maritime story in the world. Titanic: The Complete True Story by Tracey Lee brings together the full history with absolute accuracy, verified facts and a deep human understanding of...

In 1859, a failed businessman in San Francisco made an extraordinary proclamation: he was Norton I, Emperor of the United States. What followed was even more extraordinary-rather than dismissing him as insane, San Francisco embraced him. In this gentle, reflective narrative, Jeremy Brown explores...

Author: Marco CorbettISBN-13: 9798275362312Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2025Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d

Fred Carspecken (1914 2003) lived most of his life in a time when society constrained individuals like him. Though he was a closeted gay man until the age of 62, Fred remained true to the responsibilities and expectations placed upon him, often putting duty...

Synopsis: This book honors the military and national contributions of The Tuskegee Airmen-African American Pilots known as "Red Tails" who never lost a bomber they escorted during World War II. These decorated pilots overcame a prejudiced study in 1925 by the US War Department,...

The lost teachings of Marcus Licinius Crassus... now at your fingertips.The year 53 BC. As Rome prepares for an uncertain war in the East, Aulus Gabinius, an old friend of Marcus Licinius Crassus, secretly records the nocturnal conversations of the richest man in the...

This autobiography is an account of Frieda Brewster's remarkable life. She was born in America to socialist immigrant parents from Croatia. The journey begins with her childhood in Pittsburgh, her left-wing student activism, her experience of the Great Depression when she had to leave...

This volume, compiled by the Scottish Historical Society, presents a collection of historical documents offering insights into key periods of Scottish history. It includes "The Diary Of Sir Archibald Johnston Lord Wariston 1639," providing a contemporary account of the political and social climate of...

"A Narrative of the Mutiny, on Board the Ship Globe, of Nantucket, in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 1824" recounts a harrowing tale of betrayal and survival on the high seas. Written by William Lay, this firsthand account details the infamous mutiny aboard the whaling...

Delve into the mind of one of history's most controversial figures with "Oliver Cromwell's Letters And Speeches, Volume 17." This meticulously compiled volume offers a unique window into the thoughts, motivations, and strategies of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England. Spanning a pivotal...

Set in the middle of a lush California valley, Danville, in the last century, has grown from an agrarian hamlet to a bustling town. On land that once belonged to Native peoples whose lives were upended by Spanish conquest, pioneers came for the Gold...

Spend 24 hours in the vibrant, divided world of Shogun's Japan. In 1614, Japan stood at a crossroads. As the Tokugawa shogunate tightened its grip on power, samurai prepared for war, Christians faced persecution, and foreign merchants navigated a rapidly shifting political landscape. In...

"The Founders of Maryland" explores the lives and contributions of the key figures who established the Maryland colony. This historical account delves into the political, religious, and social dynamics that shaped the early settlement. From the visionaries who conceived the colony to the individuals...

"Passages From the Remembrancer of Christopher Marshall" offers a unique, firsthand perspective on life in Philadelphia during the tumultuous years of the American Revolution. Written by Christopher Marshall, a prominent Quaker, this diary provides a detailed chronicle of daily events, political debates, and the...

Explore the captivating life and times of Stephen Burroughs in "Memoirs Of Stephen Burroughs, Volumes 1-2." This remarkable autobiography offers a first-hand account of a man who lived through a pivotal period in American history. Burroughs's memoirs provide unique insights into the social, political,...

Delve into the controversial life of one of England's most notorious legal figures with "The Life Of Judge Jeffreys: Chief Justice Of The King's Bench Under Charles II, And Lord High Chancellor Of England During The Reign Of James II" by Humphry William Woolrych....

Delve into the captivating life of Clarence “Pussyfoot” Johnson, a pivotal figure in the American temperance movement. This biography, penned by Fred A. McKenzie, explores Johnson's relentless crusade against alcohol, offering readers a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the early 20th...

Explore the world of ancient Rome through the intimate and insightful "Letters of Cicero," meticulously compiled by S.H. Jeyes. This collection offers a unique window into the life and times of one of Rome's most influential statesmen, orators, and philosophers. Cicero's letters reveal his...

First Edition: 6.14" x 9.21" Hardback, Black & White, Cream paper, Gloss laminate cover. 676 pages.This volume contains two great public domain books from three authors; Baroness Sophie Buxhoeveden - lady in waiting to the Empress Alexandra; Alexander Kerensky - Prime Minister; Pavel Bulygin...

Iron and Blood: The Legacy of Bjorn IronsideAuthor: Samuel DoughtyISBN-13: 9798313946221Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2025Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d

Chiang Kai-shek: The Man Who United, Divided, and Defined Modern ChinaDelve into the extraordinary life of Chiang Kai-shek, a leader whose name is forever etched into the fabric of modern Chinese history. From his humble beginnings in rural China to his meteoric rise as...

In 1974, out of the blue, Richard Kirkby got the opportunity to go to one of the most isolated places on the planet, Communist China. Then for more than three years, he watched from the inside as China dealt with the disastrous consequences of...

This book deals with a fascinating and original claim in 16th-century Europe. Witches should be cured, not executed. It was the physician and scholar Johann Wier (1515-1588) who challenged the dominant idea. For his defense of witches, more than three centuries later, Sigmund Freud...

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia: Frederick the Great Volume I" by Thomas Carlyle is a biographical work that delves into the life and reign of the influential Prussian monarch. This historical biography chronicles Frederick the Great's leadership, military campaigns, and political reforms within...

Embracing Adversity - A Life Torn and Rebuilt, is a compelling autobiography that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Hans Sonnenberg from 1941 to the present day. In 62 captivating chapters, Sonnenberg shares his life story, beginning with his birth during a time of global...

UNTOLD STORIES OF PEASANT FARMWORKERS IN BRITISH COLONIAL KENYAIn the African country of Kenya, millions of people still bear the scars of the British invasion and occupation.In THE COLONIZED And the Scramble for Africa, author Wanjirũ Warama gives a brief colonial history of Kenya...

Heartbreak and hope, a Quaker mom's mission of peace in war-torn Yugoslavia.Treading Water at the Shark Café is an American Quaker woman's extraordinary journey of witness and discovery from her suburban Philadelphia home to the war zones of the former Yugoslavia. Set against a...

Here is the Story of Corporal Horrie, mascot for the 2/1st Machine Gun Battalion, as originally told by his owner Jim Moody to the noted Australian author Ion Idriess in 1943. Here we also have Idriess' 63 questions to try and develop the story...

Edward M. Curr (1820-89) was a pastoralist, horse trader, stock inspector, Aboriginal administrator, author and ethnologist. A prominent figure in the history of the Colony of Victoria, he rose to a senior position in the public service and authored several influential books and essays....

Briscoe's grandmother remembered stories about the first white men coming to the Northern Territory. This extraordinary memoir shows us the history of an Aboriginal family who lived under the race laws, practices and policies of Australia in the twentieth century. It tells the story...

The year was 1945. The place was San Francisco. The topic was the world.Ashley Hogan tells the story of a moment in human history when Australia became known for its courage and liberalism. At the conference that founded the United Nations, Australia spoke to...

This is a ghost memoir about migrants who struggled throughout the Depression and War years. Florence Brown and her husband Bill were victims of the Irish Troubles and had to flee to a new country. Amidst racial tensions, poverty and migrant issues, this book...

The first 100 days of Franklin Roosevelt's presidency are justly famous, viewed as a period of political action without equal in American history. Yet as historian David B. Woolner reveals, the end of FDR's presidency might very well surpass it in drama and consequence....

Swindon-born William A. Stanier joined Great Western Railway as a fifteen-year-old trainee and began rising swiftly through the ranks. In 1904 he was appointed assistant to the divisional locomotive superintendent in London, and by 1931 he was chief mechanical engineer of the London Midland...

A world in upheaval; two lives lived under stress ... This story is set in the social and political landscape of pre- and post-World War II. It tells two vastly different tales of Cecily and John's lives in Australia and overseas, as nations clashed,...

Tap Dancing on a Hot Skillet is Gabrielle's debut memoir-a coming of age story about growing up in a Jewish family of six in the Deep South of the 1950s and '60s. As if navigating the racially charged atmosphere of the times is not...

Eighteen-year-old Jacob Pike jumped ship in San Francisco on February 4, 1850, during the California Gold Rush. Chasing big dreams in the Golden Stater over the next decades, he experienced success and failure as a gold miner, storekeeper, tobacco merchant, restaurateur, and innkeeper. Financial...

"We search history in vain to find a parallel to Washington. As a statesman, as a general, as a thoroughly good man, he stands pre-eminent. He was so emphatically the Father of his country that it may almost be said that he created the...

It might surprise you to learn that women have actually played a major role in the gambling industry from its earliest days--as gamblers, dealers, and even gaming establishment owners. In fact, some of Las Vegas' first and most historic casinos were owned and run...

El autor era Farmacéutico y Supervisor Farmacéutico, con una carrera de veintitrés años en uno de los hospitales de VA. Al jubilarse, se convirtió en un Farmacéutico de guardia en el Native American Indians Hospital, en el que pudo cumplir sus sueños de visitar...