Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Introducing the victims and perpetrators responsible for California's most notorious shootouts, lynchings, and assassinations, this account shows how homemade justice is never black-and-white. In relating these histories, this discussion also analyzes how and why Hollywood storylines almost always follow the same skewed and unrealistic...

A New York Times Bestseller In The Life And Death of Adolf Hitler, biographer Robert Payne unravels the tangled threads of Hitler's public and private life and looks behind the caricature with the Charlie Chaplin mustache and the unruly shock of hair to reveal...

Paul Bruce was a tough, idealistic young trooper in the SAS when he was dispatched to Northern Ireland at the height of the troubles. His top secret mission was to execute IRA suspects in cold blood. Bruce and his SAS comrades shot down one...

A freewheeling catalog of misfits, eccentrics, creeps, criminals, and failed dreamers, this compendium profiles 45 bizarre personalities who exemplify the Golden State's well-deserved reputation for nonconformity. In the pages, Gold Rush pioneers are revealed as murderous madmen; Hollywood celebrities are shown to be drug-addled...

n this exceptional work, produced as part of a series of literary biographies throughout the 1920s, author G.K. Chesterton directly addresses the question of whether William Blake's genius was tainted by mental illness or whether part of the key to his success was his...

The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. It is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Dr. John Dee, a renowned mathematician, astronomer, and alchemist...

""The Clan Donald V3"" is a historical book written by Archibald Macdonald and published in 1904. This book is the third volume in a series that focuses on the Clan Donald, a Scottish clan that played a significant role in Scottish history. The book...

I served as a front line Australian soldier in the Korean War, the Indonesian Confrontation and the Vietnam War. This book covers the first half of a lively life which includes the periods before and between those three conflicts. This book has been claimed...

Originally published in 1897, "Thirty Years a Slave" is a first person account of life as a slave written by Louis Hughes (1832-1913), an American-born slave belonging to a plantation owner in Charlottesville, Virginia. Having learned to read and write in secret, Hughes wrote...

""John Gay of Dedham, Massachusetts and Some of His Descendants"" is a genealogical book written by Frederick Lewis Gay and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and descendants of John Gay, a prominent figure in Dedham, Massachusetts during...

""The Early Days of Joel Barlow"" is a biography of the Connecticut-born writer, Joel Barlow, written by Theodore Albert Zunder. Barlow was a Yale graduate, editor, lawyer, and poet who lived from 1754 to 1812. He also served as a chaplain during the Revolutionary...

""Taft and Roosevelt V1: The Intimate Letters of Archie Butt, Military Aide"" is a historical book that contains a collection of personal letters written by Archie Butt, who was a military aide to both President William Howard Taft and President Theodore Roosevelt. The letters...

""Hitler In Our Selves"" is a thought-provoking book by Max Picard that explores the psychological impact of Adolf Hitler's ideology on contemporary society. The author argues that Hitler's ideas and beliefs have seeped into the collective consciousness of humanity, and continue to influence our...

""King Lehr and the Gilded Age"" is a non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Drexel Lehr, which chronicles the life and times of her husband, Harry Lehr, during the Gilded Age. Harry Lehr was a prominent figure in high society during the late 19th and...

""Correspondence And Conversations Of Alexis De Tocqueville V1: With Nassau William Senior From 1834 To 1859"" is a collection of letters and conversations between French political thinker Alexis De Tocqueville and British economist Nassau William Senior. The book covers a period of 25 years,...

Give Me Liberty is a historical novel written by Rose Wilder Lane. The book is set in the late 1700s and early 1800s in America, during the time of the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. The story follows the...

Georges Seurat by John Rewald is a comprehensive biography of the French painter, Georges Seurat. The book provides a detailed account of Seurat's life, from his early years as a student in Paris to his emergence as a leading figure in the art world....

""Edward Ball and the Alfred I. Dupont Tradition"" is a book written by Francis P. Gaines that explores the life and legacy of Edward Ball, a prominent businessman and philanthropist who was part of the Dupont family dynasty. The book examines Ball's rise to...

""The Discovery, Settlement And Present State Of Kentucky to Which Is Added The Adventures Of Daniel Boon 1784"" is a historical account of the state of Kentucky written by John Filson. The book covers the early exploration and settlement of Kentucky, including the Native...

""A Sketch of the Life of Brigadier General Francis Marion"" is a biographical book written by William Dobein James. The book is about the life of Brigadier General Francis Marion, who was a prominent military figure during the American Revolution. The book covers Marion's...

The Mystery Man of Europe Sir Basil Zaharoff is a biography written by Dr. Richard Lewinsohn, chronicling the life of Sir Basil Zaharoff, a Greek-born arms dealer and financier who became one of the most powerful men in Europe during the early 20th century....

Personal Characteristics from French History is a book written by Baron Ferdinand Rothschild, a British politician and collector of art and antiques. The book is a collection of essays about prominent figures from French history, including monarchs, politicians, and military leaders. Each essay focuses...

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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

The Letters of St. Boniface is a collection of letters written by St. Boniface, a Christian missionary and bishop who lived in the 8th century. The book contains over 150 letters, which were written to various individuals and groups throughout Boniface's life. The letters...

The Autobiography of a Mountain Man, 1805-1889 is a memoir written by Stephen Hall Meek, a legendary figure in the American West during the 19th century. The book chronicles Meek's life from his birth in Virginia in 1805 to his death in Oregon in...

""The Way of Deliverance"" is a non-fiction book written by Shinsho Hanayama, detailing his experiences as a prison chaplain for three years in Sugamo Prison, Tokyo, where he ministered to the Japanese war criminals who were convicted of crimes committed during World War II....

Crook, An American Family, 1698-1955 is a comprehensive historical account of the Crook family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in America. Written by Charles Henry Leavitt, the book traces the family's lineage from its earliest known ancestor, William Crook, who arrived...

The 85th Infantry Division in World War II is a comprehensive historical account of the 85th Infantry Division's role in the Second World War. The book is written by Paul L. Schultz, a veteran of the division who served as a combat historian during...

""A History Of The Shelton Family Of England And America"" is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Shelton family, tracing their origins from England to America. Written by Mildred Genevieve Campbell Whitaker, the book provides a detailed historical account of the Shelton family's lineage,...

The Story of 80 John is a biography written by Hettye Wallace Branch about one of the most respected Negro ranchmen in the Old West. The book tells the story of John Wallace, who was born into slavery in Texas in 1858 and went...

Persimmon Hill: A Narrative Of Old St. Louis And The Far West is a historical fiction book written by William Clark Kennerly. The book is set in the early 1800s and tells the story of a young man named John Lee who leaves his...

""The Life and Diary of Reading W. Black: A History of Early Uvalde"" is a book that provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of Reading Wood Black, a prominent figure in the history of Uvalde, Texas. The book is written by...

""Louis Blanc: His Life And His Contribution To The Rise Of French Jacobin Socialism"" is a biographical work written by Leo A. Loubere. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and political career of Louis Blanc, a prominent figure in the French...

""Josiah B. Vrooman: His Ancestors And Descendants"" is a genealogical book written by Lora Vrooman Randall. The book documents the lineage of Josiah B. Vrooman, tracing his ancestors back to the early 1700s and following his descendants up to the present day. The book...

Triumph On The Gallows is a book written by Itzhak Gurion. The book is a historical account of the Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. It tells the story of Jewish fighters who refused to be passive victims and instead chose to resist the Nazi...

""Stratford Hall: The Great House Of The Lees"" is a book written by Ethel Armes that provides a comprehensive account of the history and architecture of Stratford Hall, the ancestral home of the Lee family. The book traces the history of the Lees from...

Ninety Years At The Isles Of Shoals is a non-fiction book written by Oscar Laighton. The book is a memoir of Laighton's life on the Isles of Shoals, a group of small islands off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. Laighton spent his...

""William Buckland, 1734-1774: Architect of Virginia and Maryland"" is a biography written by Rosamond Randall Beirne. The book tells the story of William Buckland, an architect who worked in Virginia and Maryland during the mid-18th century. Buckland was responsible for designing and building some...

The Forgotten Ally is a historical non-fiction book written by Pierre Van Paassen. The book tells the story of China's role in World War II and its alliance with the United States. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to...

The Diary of George Duffield is a historical book that contains personal accounts and observations of George Duffield, an American lawyer and politician who lived during the 19th century. The book is a compilation of his diary entries, which provide a unique perspective on...

William Clarke Quantrill: His Life And Times is a biography written by Albert Castel that delves into the life of the infamous Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive look at Quantrill's life, from his early years as...

Up And Down California In 1860-1864: The Journal Of William H. Brewer is a historical book written by William H. Brewer. The book is a compilation of Brewer's journal entries from his travels across California between 1860 and 1864. Brewer was a member of...

Touched With Fire: Alaska's George William Steller is a book written by Margaret Elizabeth Bell that tells the story of George William Steller, a naturalist and explorer who traveled to Alaska in the 18th century. The book explores Steller's life and his contributions to...

The Fight Against War is a book written by the renowned physicist and philosopher, Albert Einstein. In this book, Einstein explores the causes and consequences of war, and argues for the importance of peace and international cooperation. He discusses the dangers of nationalism and...

The Brereton Diaries is a historical book that chronicles the experiences of Lewis H. Brereton during World War II. Brereton was a high-ranking officer in the United States Army Air Forces and played a significant role in the war effort in the Pacific, Middle...

My Ought To Biography is a book written by Ira B. McGladrey that explores the author's life experiences and the lessons he has learned along the way. It is a personal memoir that offers insight into the author's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs on various...

The book ""Biographical Sketches And Index Of The Huguenot Settlers Of New Rochelle, 1687-1776"" by Morgan H. Seacord is a comprehensive guide to the Huguenot settlers who arrived in New Rochelle, New York between 1687 and 1776. The book includes biographical sketches of each...

The Renaissance Man of England is a biographical book written by Charlton Ogburn, which delves into the life and times of Sir Thomas More, a prominent figure of the English Renaissance. The book explores More's life from his early years in London, his education...

""The Life And Times Of Charles Follen McKim"" is a biography written by Charles Moore that chronicles the life of the renowned American architect Charles Follen McKim. The book details McKim's upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his rise to prominence as...