Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union by Epic Epoch(Disclaimer: This is an original work of historical non-fiction by Epic Epoch.) How did the world's largest country collapse without a single bomb dropped? This is the gripping story of the USSR-from Lenin's revolution...

Power. Pressure. Politics. A White House insider's journey through war, diplomacy, and America's place on the world stage. In My Foreign Affairs, John E. Rielly delivers a gripping insider's account of America's evolving role on the world stage, beginning in the crucible of the...

From a three-week voyage of more than 7000 miles from New Orleans to Buenos Aires in 1964 through an eight-day, 3258-mile round-trip drive between Evanston, Illinois and Clovis, New Mexico in 2017, whether in their prime or in their nineties, the Bedfords have packed...

In this groundbreaking book, author Davina B Woods PhD presents a rigorous investigation into the shared history of Australia, filling in gaps in knowledge of most people of the uncomfortable truths of tragic, sometimes violent incidents from our shared history. We as a society...

One Hundred Years is a compelling and encompassing historical narrative that chronicles the different life experiences of enslaved peoples who resided on the various British Colonised West Indian Islands and on the continent of South America. It speaks essentially of individuals who desired a...

In Through Europe With Napoleon, Henrietta E. Marshall invites readers to witness the sweeping saga of one of history's most influential figures. From his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his dramatic rise to power, Napoleon's story is one of ambition, military...

Long overlooked in standard reference works, pioneering women medievalists finally receive their due in Women Medievalists and the Academy. This comprehensive edited volume brings to life a diverse collection of inspiring figures through memoirs, biographical essays, and interviews. Covering many different nationalities and academic...

Long overlooked in standard reference works, pioneering women medievalists finally receive their due in Women Medievalists and the Academy. This comprehensive edited volume brings to life a diverse collection of inspiring figures through memoirs, biographical essays, and interviews. Covering many different nationalities and academic...

Author: L. R. WarnerISBN-10: 1483652661ISBN-13: 9781483652665Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2013Pages: 190Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

The Life of Emma Willard is a biographical book written by John Lord in 1873. The book chronicles the life of Emma Willard, an American women's education pioneer who founded the first women's higher education institution in the United States, the Troy Female Seminary....

Historic Highways Of America V5: The Old Glade, Forbe�������s Road is a book written by Archer Butler Hulbert and published in 1903. The book is part of a series that focuses on the history of the highways and roads that played a significant role...

""A Historical Memoir of Fra Dolcino and His Times"" is a book written by L. Mariotti. This book is a historical account of the life of Fra Dolcino, an Italian religious leader who lived in the 14th century. The book provides a detailed description...

The Biographical Life of Edward Kelly is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that tells the story of the life of a 16th century English alchemist, known for his association with the occultist John Dee. The book delves into Kelly's early life, his...

""The West Indies and the Spanish Main"" is a travelogue written by the renowned English novelist, Anthony Trollope. The book is a detailed account of Trollope's journey through the West Indies and the Spanish Main, which he undertook in 1858. In the book, Trollope...

Here is a powerful story of a 20th century slave who rose to the rank of mayor and the young man whose life he touched. Like Tuesdays with Morrie, in which Mitch Albom gleans wisdom from his mentor, Finding the Good is the story...

Reveals how King Henry VIII targeted his royal cousins, the Pole family, fearing their stronger claims to the throne.The story of King Henry VIII, a man who married six times only to execute two of those wives, is part of Great Britain's national and...

Author: John L. DavieISBN-10: 1258823071ISBN-13: 9781258823078Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/28/2013Pages: 174Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.37d

Alexis Coquillard, His Time: A Story Of The Founding Of South Bend, Indiana is a historical book written by Mary Clarke Coquillard. The book tells the story of Alexis Coquillard, a French Canadian fur trader who played a significant role in the founding of...

Author: Laura Antoinette LargeISBN-10: 1258243520ISBN-13: 9781258243524Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/17/2012Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.47d

""Letters To And From Caesar Rodney, 1756-1784"" is a collection of personal correspondence between Caesar Rodney, a prominent American lawyer and politician during the colonial and revolutionary periods, and his family, friends, and political colleagues. The book offers a unique glimpse into the life...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1814 Edition.Author: DiodorusISBN-10: 1169980716ISBN-13: 9781169980716Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 678Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.97lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.36d

""John Alden of Ashfield, Massachusetts, and Chautauqua County, New York: His Alden Ancestors and His Descendants"" is a genealogical work written by Frank Wesley Alden and first published in 1909. The book traces the lineage of John Alden, a Mayflower passenger and one of...

The Last of the Old Squires: A Sketch (1861) is a book written by Cedric Oldacre. The book is a fictional story that revolves around the life of the last squire of a small English village. The squire is a wealthy landowner who has...

""The Trail Of The Mohawk Chief: A Story Of Brant Thayendanegea"" is a historical novel written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson and published in 1916. The book tells the story of Joseph Brant, a Mohawk chief who fought on the side of the British during...

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 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...

The Marshall Family: Or A Genealogical Chart Of The Descendants Of John Marshall And Elizabeth Markham, His Wife (1885) is a book written by William McClung Paxton. The book provides a comprehensive genealogical chart of the descendants of John Marshall and Elizabeth Markham, his...

Cornet Joseph Parsons, One Of The Founders Of Springfield And Northampton, Massachusetts is a historical book written by Henry Martyn Burt and published in 1898. The book tells the story of Joseph Parsons, one of the founding fathers of two important cities in Massachusetts...

A Lithuanian Village is a non-fiction book written by Leon Kobrin and first published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of life in a small Lithuanian village during the early 20th century. Kobrin, who was born in Lithuania, draws on his personal...

""Among English Inns: The Story Of A Pilgrimage To Characteristic Spots Of Rural England"" is a travelogue written by Josephine Tozier and published in 1904. The book takes readers on a journey through the English countryside, exploring various inns and their unique histories and...

This book, titled ""An Original, Compiled And Corrected Account Of Burgoyne�������s Campaign: And The Memorable Battles Of Bemis�������s Heights"" by Charles Neilson, is a detailed historical account of the military campaign led by British General John Burgoyne during the American Revolutionary War. The book...

""History of the Swope Family: And Their Connections, 1678-1896"" is a genealogical and historical account of the Swope family lineage, written by Gilbert Ernest Swope and published in 1896. The book traces the family's roots back to their earliest known ancestor, Hans Michael Swope,...

Emma Darwin V2: A Century Of Family Letters, 1792-1896 is a book that contains a collection of letters written by members of the Darwin family over the course of a century. The letters were compiled and edited by Emma Darwin, the wife of Charles...

Samuel Craig, Senior: Pioneer To Western Pennsylvania, And His Descendants is a historical book written by Jane Maria Craig and published in 1915. The book chronicles the life of Samuel Craig, a pioneer who migrated to Western Pennsylvania in the early 18th century. It...

"Behind the Veil at the Russian Court" offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the social life and inner workings of the Russian aristocracy during the reign of Czar Alexander II in the 19th century. Authored by Catherine Radziwill, this historical account unveils the...

"The Life and Adventures of Ben Hogan, the Wickedest Man in the World" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a notorious 19th-century figure. Written by Benedict Hogan, this historical biography recounts the adventures of Ben Hogan (Benedict), a man who earned the...

Delve into the heart of the Roman Republic with "History of Julius Caesar," Volume 1, a detailed examination of one of history's most influential figures. Written by Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, this volume offers a unique perspective on Roman history and the...

"Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical & Biographical" by C.L. Hunter offers a fascinating glimpse into the Revolutionary War period of North Carolina. This meticulously researched work focuses primarily on Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln, and adjoining counties, providing a detailed account of the region's history...

"Scott's Last Expedition Volume I" recounts Captain R. F. Scott's fateful journey to the South Pole. This historical record details the British expedition's ambitious attempt to reach the pole, offering a firsthand account of the trials, tribulations, and ultimately tragic fate of Scott and...

Delve into the fascinating life of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu through Lewis Melville's meticulously researched "Lady Mary Wortley Montague: Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)." This biography unveils the story of a remarkable 18th-century woman whose wit and intellect shone brightly in a world often...

Delve into the 18th century world of Samuel Johnson through the eyes of his close friend and biographer, James Boswell. "Boswell's Life Of Johnson, Volume 5," offers an intimate and detailed portrait of one of English literature's most influential figures. More than just a...

This book offers a detailed and engaging account of the life of Nero, one of history's most notorious figures. From his rise to power to his tumultuous reign and ultimate downfall, the book provides a comprehensive look at the political, social, and cultural factors...

Charles McGrigor's visit to the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi in 1860 inspired this personal account of the man in his natural surroundings, away from the battlefield. In this engaging travelogue, McGrigor paints a vivid portrait of Garibaldi's life on the island of Caprera, and...

This detailed and engaging biography charts the life and career of one of the most controversial figures in American history. Arnold's story is a complex one, marked by both heroism and treachery, and this book offers a nuanced and insightful portrait of this enigmatic...

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,...

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,...

In Night of the Mist, Eugene Heimler gave a moving and gripping account of his experiences as a prisoner in Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps. In this book, "MY LIFE AFTER AUSCHWITZ", he describes his eventful return journey from Auschwitz to his home...

From pre-war preparations to the Battle of the Atlantic, all the way through to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany, Hitler and His Admirals offers a comprehensive history of Germany's naval actions during World War Two. An ideal book for fans of Ian Toll,...