Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The riveting story of what happened to the seven top Nazi war criminals in the aftermath of World War Two and the Nuremberg trials. Who were they? What were their crimes? And why were they incarcerated in one of the most secure prisons in...

The vivid and dramatic life of Lady Caroline Lamb, whose scandalous love affair with Lord Byron overshadowed her own creativity and desire to break free from society's constraints. From the outset, Caroline Lamb had a rebellious nature. From childhood she grew increasingly troublesome, experimenting...

The first full-length biography of Emily Hale, the longtime secret love of the celebrated poet T. S. Eliot.In January 2020, the T. S. Eliot estate finally opened the largest and most eagerly awaited cache of new materials written by the Nobel-Prize-winning poet: the 1,131...

A new whole-life biography of Custer that deals with his personal history as well as his military career.The reader is introduced to a little-known side of Custer--a deeply personal side. George Custer grew up in an expanding young country and his early influences mirrored...

Adapted into the Academy-Award winning film of the same name, Twelve Years A Slave is a non-fiction memoir written by free-man and slave Solomon Northrop. Born free in New York, Solomon grows to be a skilled carpenter and violinist, becoming married and fathering three...

William "Bible Bill" Aberhart is remembered as one of the oddest political leaders in Canadian history. During the Great Depression, he emerged from the obscurity of a religious sect he founded himself to preach a radical new economic doctrine. He fulfilled none of his...

Accompany the genius inventor and futurist Nikola Tesla on a poetic journey through one autumn day in 1899 Colorado Springs.Nikola Tesla's eight-month visit to Colorado Springs in 1899 is integral to his evolution as a genius inventor. Yet, for many, it still exudes an...

In 1936, the year Fritz Schwalm was born, Adolph Hitler had high approval ratings. Fritz's parents supported the national socialist state, and his father was an SS officer employed in the Race and Settlement Office (Rasse and Siedlungs Hauptamt, RuSHA). The office became the...

The untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war At the start of WWII, the US found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a...

It was the summer of 1973, and the Vietnam War was casting its insidious shadow over the world. Caught in a riot that began as an anti-war protest, I found myself running for my life from club-swinging cops and being teargassed from pepper fogging...

Sitting Bull was born in 1831 near the Yellowstone River in Montana. He was originally named "Jumping Badger" and nicknamed "Slow" due to his careful nature. Sitting Bull was 14 years old when he went on a raiding party with his father, uncle Four...

One of the few autobiographies to have survived from the Middle Ages, this life history of one of the most influential rulers of the fourteenth century, Charles IV of Bohemia, covers his life from birth until his election as King of Germany in 1346.Charles...

The true story of Folke Bernadotte's heroic rescue of 30,000 prisoners during WWII In one of the most amazing rescues of WWII, the Swedish head of the Red Cross rescued more than 30,000 people from concentration camps in the last three months of the...

A must-read for Hemingway enthusiasts in the centennial year of his birth, A Hemingway Odyssey contains never-before-published interviews with people who knew him and observations of the special places he frequented, thus revealing how powerfully the waters Hemingway loved influenced his writing from his...

""A History Of The Sayler Family"" is a book written by James Lanning Sayler in 1898. The book is a collection of genealogical notes that revolve around Daniel Sayler, who was a resident of Frederick County, Maryland. The book provides a comprehensive overview of...

There is no shortage of characterizations of Napoleon, but not since Peter Geyl's classic Napoleon: For and Against in the 1940s has a writer tried to assess his many reputations and how they have evolved, and continue to evolve. Drawing on the latest scholarship,...

Mark Twain's Joan of Arc presents a stirring portrait of the legendary French heroine. Blending historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, Twain captures Joan's courage, faith, and extraordinary journey from peasant girl to national icon. A timeless tale of inspiration and resilience, this novel brings...

Tim came to Canada from England in 1957 at the age of 17. He worked in Toronto and Sudbury until 1960 when he joined the RCAF as an Aircrew Radio Operator. He was trained in Winnipeg, where he met and married Marty, who was...

The Kimberley, located in the sparsely populated northern region of Western Australia, is a land of awe-inspiring wilderness. This vast expanse is characterized by its rugged mountain ranges, dramatic gorges, semi-arid savannahs, pindan plains, and pristine wilderness areas. It's no wonder that the Kimberley...

Author: Louis De Rouvroy Duc De Saint-SimonISBN-10: 8027388430ISBN-13: 9788027388431Publisher: E-ArtnowLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2024Pages: 628Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.82lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.27d

William Branham was a influential pentecostal minister of the mid 20th century who began a cult following known as The Message. While many biographies of William Branham have been published, this is the first book on the history of The Message movement. Written by...

The 1st duke of Hamilton played an important role in the politics and life of Britain in the first half of the seventeenth century. Born in 1606 into the Scottish ancient noble family of Hamilton, who enjoyed a blood connection with the royal Stuarts,...

Step into a world where artistry and adventure collide in William Kemp's Nine Days' Wonder, a new edition of the picaresque tale that chronicles the extraordinary journey of William Kemp, a celebrated actor, comedian and colleague of Shakespeare in the Elizabethan era. Known for...

Michael Palin recreates the extraordinary life and tragic death of a First World War soldier--his great-uncle Harry. Some years ago a stash of family records was handed down to Michael Palin, among which were photos of an enigmatic young man in army uniform, as...

Ever wondered what drove the Great and the Good in History? What questions would you ask them if you got the chance?What's the connection between Boudica and JK Rowling? Where did Walt Disney get some of his insights from? Who was Nettie Honeyball? Many...

"Alberta is a puzzle, born in hope and anger," William Thorsell writes in the introduction to this stunning new book by filmmaker and writer Tom Radford. Following the lives of his grandparents Peggy and Balmer Watt, Radford tells the story of two journalists who...

"Up From Slavery: An Autobiography" is an unparalleled literary journey that takes readers through the compelling life of Booker T. Washington, a man whose indomitable spirit transcended the shackles of slavery to shape the course of American history. Published in 1901, this timeless memoir...

The Untimely Death of Rudolf Diesel: A Tale of Enigma and IntrigueAuthor: Austin HoffmanRudolf Diesel, the brilliant inventor of the diesel engine, vanished without a trace in 1913, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and fueling enduring speculation. His sudden disappearance from a...

From Indiana farm boy to Vietnam fighter pilot and beyond, Fredrick L. Pumroy often seemed to "live on the edge." Stories about his narrow escapes from enemy anti-aircraft fire over the Ho Chi Minh Trail and dances with death in all manner of aircraft...

James W. Marshall was the man who discovered gold in California in 1848, setting off the rush that would go down in history as the California Gold Rush. This biography tells his story, from his early life in New Jersey to his adventures in...

Exploring the creation of the El Cid legend over the centuries, this masterful and evocative biography peels away the layers of myth to reveal the real-life historical figure. El Cid was perhaps the most famous warrior involved in the indiscriminate fighting--irrespective of religion--on the...

Explore the vivid tapestry of life in Cripple Creek, Colorado, circa 1899 with Benjamin Sanders' meticulously researched anthology: "50 Stories of Cripple Creek". This unique and compelling collection intricately weaves together the tales of individuals from across the spectrum of historic professions. This comprehensive...

This compelling biography tells the story of Charles Henry Hackley, a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on a wealth of historical records, the author provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of this important...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A son's tribute. His father waged war without bullets, triumphing over communist oppression during Dictator Ceauşescu's final decade in rural Romania. Communism robbed freedom, so Nicolae's father led the family to subtle and overt resistance to retain their dignity. The Cismigiu family built a...

Author: James RiffeISBN-10: 1477115080ISBN-13: 9781477115084Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2012Pages: 246Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Author: Ted AddyISBN-10: 1258805448ISBN-13: 9781258805449Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/07/2013Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d

Author: Jay StrongISBN-10: 1258516152ISBN-13: 9781258516154Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2012Pages: 316Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.66d

Lincoln's Third Secretary: The Memoirs Of William O. Stoddard is a book written by William O. Stoddard. The book is a memoir of Stoddard's time as the third secretary to President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. Stoddard provides an insider's perspective on...

King George V: A Personal Memoir is a book written by John Gore, which offers a detailed account of the life and reign of King George V of the United Kingdom. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the king's personal and public life,...

The Erskines is a book written by Alexander R. MacEwen and is a comprehensive account of the Erskine family. The Erskines were a prominent Scottish family with roots dating back to the 13th century. The book details the history of the family, including their...

Malleville: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1878. It is part of the Franconia series, which follows the lives of a group of children as they grow up in a small New England town. The story revolves...

Frederick Bohn Fisher: World Citizen is a biographical book that chronicles the life of Frederick Bohn Fisher, a prominent figure in the peace movement during the 20th century. The book is written by Welthy Honsinger Fisher, his wife and partner in their work towards...

Some Account of the Province of Pennsylvania in America is a historical book written by William Penn. It provides a detailed account of the founding and development of the Province of Pennsylvania, which was established by Penn in 1681. The book covers a range...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Marcel Thibault, 1874-1908 is a book written by A. Gavignot in the year 1908. The book is a biography of Marcel Thibault, a French painter who lived from 1874 to 1908. The author provides a comprehensive account of Thibault's life, including his childhood, education,...

The Virginia Carys: An Essay In Genealogy (1919) is a book written by Fairfax Harrison. The book is a detailed exploration of the genealogy of the Virginia Cary family, tracing their lineage back to the 11th century. The author provides a comprehensive history of...