Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Memoirs Of The Prince De Talleyrand V1 is a book written by Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, also known as Prince Talleyrand. This book is a memoir of his life, experiences, and observations during his time as a French diplomat and politician. The book is divided...

The Life and Principate of the Emperor Nero by Bernard W. Henderson is a comprehensive biography of the infamous Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD. The book covers Nero's life from his early years as a child prodigy to his...

The History of George Godfrey V2 is a book written by George Godfrey himself. It is a detailed account of his life and experiences, including his upbringing, education, and career. Godfrey was a prominent figure in the 18th century, known for his skills as...

The Story of My Life and Optimism is an autobiography written by Helen Keller, an American author, political activist, and lecturer who was both deaf and blind. The book chronicles her life from childhood to adulthood, detailing her struggles and triumphs in overcoming her...

The Life of Tristram Coffyn, of Nantucket, Massachusetts: Founder of the Family Line in America is a biography written by Allen Coffin and published in 1881. The book tells the story of Tristram Coffyn, who is considered to be the founder of the Coffin...

""Reminiscences of John Murray Forbes V3 (1902)"" is a book written by John Murray Forbes, an American businessman and philanthropist. This book is a collection of his personal reflections and memories about his life, his family, and his experiences in the business world. The...

""Letters From Horace Walpole To The Earl Of Herford: During His Lordship�������s Embassy In Paris"" is a collection of personal letters written by Horace Walpole, a prominent English writer and politician, to the Earl of Herford during his time serving as the British ambassador...

The History of the Stewart or Stuart Family is a book written by Henry James Lee and published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Stewart or Stuart family, a prominent Scottish royal dynasty that ruled Scotland and later England from...

William Duer belonged to the middle ranks of those who led America to success in her struggle for independence, standing just behind such men as John Jay and Robert R. Livingston. Duer, as a member of the N.Y. State Convention and the Continental Congress,...

Remaining human in the face of life's greatest threat.This book is a rendezvous of history and imagination and dreams and of hopes and disenchantments. It unfolds in a succession of reminiscences that weave together a shimmering tapestry depicting a lost world. The setting is...

Mrs. Jacobson, who has previously written genealogical accounts of Massachusetts Bay, Long Island (New York), and Detroit (Michigan), here turns her attention to settlement along the Alabama-Mississippi frontier in the early nineteenth century. As evidenced by the title of the work, the focus is...

The full story of the "other women" in Henry VIII's life is presented here--everyone knows about the six wives, but this thrilling account of love, lust, and betrayal examines the mistresses From an exciting new voice in Tudor history comes the story of Henry's...

This is a true story you were never meant to read. Memories of events recounted here were expected to die with those who lived them, to fade with time. But the tale survived -- and now it is told on the record for the...

Gringo on a Chicken Bus details the unforgettable and delightful experiences of David Koons as he begins the adventure of a lifetime with a move to Central America in 1978 to accept a job as the new assistant director of an archaeological foundation in...

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...

This richly illustrated edition of this classic American autobiography sheds new light on Douglass's famous text for a new generation of readers. Famous orator and former slave Frederick Douglass published his third and last autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, in 1881. No...

A brilliant and impassioned biography of one of the founding fathers of humanism, from one of its greatest defenders in the 20th century Written during the Second World War, Zweig's typically passionate and readable biography of Michel de Montaigne, is also a heartfelt argument...

Author: Fyodor TertitskiyISBN-10: 0197800882ISBN-13: 9780197800881Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2025Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 8.72h x 5.87w x 1.50d

The starting point of Roger Knight's magnificent new biography is to explain how Nelson achieved such extraordinary success. Knight places him firmly in the context of the Royal Navy at the time. He analyses Nelson's more obvious qualities, his leadership strengths and his coolness...

Papa always said if you work hard for something, it's going to feel so rewarding to succeed-and now he wants to share his insights into how to live a successful life with the next generation. In Life of Papa, Brian Douglas Crookes-"Papa"-brings his infectious...

Discover the remarkable life of Albert Speer...Albert Speer was the man in charge of designing Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. Yet he was more than just an architect-he was one of Hitler's closest confidants and a key player in the Nazi war machine. Born into...

""I Will Not Rest"" is a book written by Romain Rolland, a French author and playwright. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Rolland gave during his lifetime, which spanned from 1866 to 1944. The essays cover a range of topics,...

""George and Robert Stephenson"" is a biography book written by Clara L. Mateaux. It tells the story of two famous British engineers, George Stephenson and his son Robert Stephenson, who played a crucial role in the development of the steam locomotive and the railway...

Historians generally focus on the big picture. American history is, for the most part, ugly. It's easier to concentrate on large groups of people because the more narrow the focus, the more personal history becomes. When real history, honest-to-goodness truth, is presented, the tendency...

In collaboration with the Hallow Catholic meditation app, Ignatius Press presents this special edition of A Song for Nagasaki by Paul Glynn. Takashi Nagai's incredible story of conversion and faith will be featured in Hallow's 2025 Lent challenge, entitled Pray40: The Way. Follow Nagai's...

Tiberius, Rome's second emperor, remains one of the most enigmatic figures of antiquity. From his celebrated military career to his reluctant ascension as Augustus' adopted heir, Tiberius ruled the mightiest empire of his time while grappling with personal struggles, familial intrigues, and the heavy...

This book delves into the life of Empress Theodora, a woman who rose from the humblest beginnings as an actress and dancer to become the co-ruler of the Byzantine Empire alongside Emperor Justinian I. It explores her sharp political mind, unwavering resolve during the...

This accessible biography tells the story of the remarkable life of William Wilberforce who passionately fought to abolish the slave trade. William Wilberforce was born in Hull, England in 1759, at a time when slavery was accepted, as it had been for thousands of...

Four writers. Four dictators. One world, changed out of all recognition. ENGINEERS OF HUMAN SOULS is an intimate and shocking shadow history of creative vanity in a time that turned writers - once the faithful servants of authority - into figures of political consequence....

In The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, the author recounts his journey from African enslavement to freedom. Through vivid storytelling, Equiano offers a powerful, firsthand perspective on the horrors of the slave trade and the resilience of the human spirit, making...

※ Black & white interior on cream paper Admiral Lee, "Iō-hae" Sunshin (1545-1598) and the world's first non-stop volley-artillery barrage in the ocean will take you to a new world with a story of the very first global warfare over the first global currency...

James Weldon Johnson's landmark novel is an emotionally gripping and poignant look into race relations. The protagonist a half-white half-black man of very light complexion known only as an ex-colored man makes a choice between his heritage and the art that he loves and...

Military history, war, immigration and an incredible tale of survival collide in this thrilling and personal account of the Second World War. Few beyond those who have escaped the realities of war today can understand some of what was involved in being sent to...

Uncover the legacy of E.D.E.N. Southworth, the trailblazing novelist whose daring heroines and progressive ideals captivated a generation, only to be forgotten by history--until nowE.D.E.N. Southworth (Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte) was one of the nineteenth century's most prolific and successful authors, with more novels...

"History of Friedrich II of Prussia: Frederick the Great Volume VI" 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...

This collection of biographical sketches tells the stories of some of the most important figures in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With careful attention to detail and a rich narrative style, the authors bring these pioneers to...

In this groundbreaking biography, León Simón tells the fascinating story of Moses Leib Lilienblum, a celebrated Jewish scholar and activist of the 19th century. From his early years in Lithuania to his later years in the Land of Israel, Lilienblum lived a life of...

This biography offers an insightful look into the life of Henry Perrine Baldwin, a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist in Hawaii during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers Baldwin's early life, his career, his family, and his contributions to the social...

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of James Monroe in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and presidency of James Monroe. In 1817, Monroe was...

Why was Oliver Cromwell selected as one of the ten greatest Britons of all time in a BBC poll? And yet, why was his corpse dug up, hung in chains and beheaded? Read on.It's the case with every great man in history that we...

"Through Shaw, I found my vocation at last."-H. L. MenckenGeorge Bernard Shaw: His Plays (1905), by H. L. Mencken, is a "little handbook" for readers interested in his favorite playwright George Bernhard Shaw's work. It consists of summaries of Shaw's plays and some of...

Ath na s was beautiful, witty, spirited and intelligent. Everything that the Sun King, Louis XIV of France found irresistible. She became Louis' main mistress in the late 1660's and had several children with him, much to the outrage of her less than tolerant...

Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers in a collectible format Henry VII was one of England's unlikeliest monarchs. An exile and outsider with barely a claim to the throne, his victory over Richard III at Bosworth Field...

On Easter Sunday, 23 April 1916, the seven members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood's military council met to proclaim an Irish Republic with themselves as the provisional government. After a week of fighting with the British army on the streets of Dublin, the Seven...

Presents an account of the rise of Jimmy Hoffa. This book argues that Hoffa was compelled by a variety of social forces to place the economic interests of his union members over broad ideological concerns. It is aimed at students of labor history and...

Author: Deb LishISBN-10: 1514490528ISBN-13: 9781514490525Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2016Pages: 114Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.Author: Jennie ChappellISBN-10: 1497957117ISBN-13: 9781497957114Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.27d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.Author: G. K. ChestertonISBN-10: 1498022111ISBN-13: 9781498022118Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 308Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.64d

The Diary of William Pynchon of Salem is a historical account of life in Salem, Massachusetts during the early 19th century. The author, William Pynchon, was a prominent figure in Salem society and his diary provides a unique perspective on the social and political...

Sketches of the Character, Institutions, and Customs of the Highlanders of Scotland is a historical book written by David Stewart in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the Scottish Highlanders, their way of life, customs, and traditions. The author, who was a...