Biography & Autobiography - Historical

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DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) dominated the politics of New York State during the first quarter of the nineteenth century, serving as mayor of New York City and then governor of the state. At the same time, he was influential on the national scene, running for...

"This engaging, wonderfully written narrative provides fresh insight into this complex woman. It is a triumph." --Doris Kearns Goodwin Catherine Clinton, author of the award-winning Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom, returns with Mrs. Lincoln, the first new biography in almost 20 years of...

Richard Holmes, highly acclaimed military historian and broadcaster, tells the exhilarating story of Britain's greatest-ever soldier, the man who posed the most serious threat to Napoleon. The Duke of Wellington's remarkable life and extraordinary campaigns are recreated with Holmes' superb skill in this compelling...

Author: Fred RochlinISBN-10: 0060932279ISBN-13: 9780060932275Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/24/2000Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 8.02h x 5.34w x 0.39d

"A fierce, scholarly tour-de-force. . . . Hunting the Falcon brilliantly shows how time, circumstance and politics combined to accelerate Anne's triumph and tragedy." --Tina Brown, New York Times Book Review"A sumptuous drama of lust, intrigue, and betrayal, underpinned by the harsh reality of...

In The War as I Saw It, George Makonese Matuvi invites us into the world of a young boy living through a war he doesn't understand. As violence drives his family from their home in the mountains to the streets of Zimbabwe's towns and...

Stories of the pioneers from Iowa to eastern Oregon and the gold camps and early days when people relied on each other to get by. Many kept journals of the hardships to share with family, friends and those of us who came after.Author: Dora...

Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he came to the attention of a prominent North Carolina family after filling "the walls of his room with piteous...

In 1792, Hammurabi inherited the small territory of Babylon but by the end of his 43-year reign he had amalgamated the neighbouring city-states to produce a large, unified state. This is the first biography in English of the man that achieved this transformation.Author: Marc...

The Story Of The Totem Pole: Early Indian Legends is a book written by Chief William Shelton that provides readers with an insightful look into the history and cultural significance of totem poles in Native American communities. The book explores the various legends and...

Untold Truths brings together scholars, students, staff, and descendants to explore Loyola University Maryland's historical connections to slavery, Jim Crow, and racial injustice. They do so through a variety of forms, including historical narratives, analysis of newly uncovered archival sources, and creative works inspired...

This instant New York Times bestselling "dynamic detective story" (The New York Times) reveals the hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world's greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway...

Embark on a musical odyssey through the life of the legendary composer, Richard Wagner, in the first volume of his autobiography, My Life. From his humble beginnings to the creation of timeless masterpieces, this intimate memoir unveils the inspirations and challenges that shaped one...

Volume Two of Richard Wagner's My Life delves deeper into the composer's personal and artistic journey, offering intimate insights into his tumultuous relationships, creative struggles and enduring musical vision. With candid reflections and vivid prose, Wagner invites readers into the heart of his revolutionary...

Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he came to the attention of a prominent North Carolina family after filling "the walls of his room with piteous...

The New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest medieval king. In 1413, when Henry V ascended to the English throne, his kingdom was hopelessly torn apart by political faction and partisanship. Public...

Agnes has written her first book to educate and evoke nostalgia among young people. The main character in the book is a Church School teacher who had a significant impact on Agnes when she was a young girl. Through her book, Agnes aims to...

From 1775 through 1777, George Washington and Benedict Arnold were America's two most celebrated warriors. Their earlier lives had surprisingly parallel paths. They were strong leaders in combat, they admired and respected each other, and they even shared common enemies. Yet one became our...

In his acclaimed book Lincoln's Virtues, William Lee Miller explored Abraham Lincoln's intellectual and moral development. Now he completes his "ethical biography," showing how the amiable and inexperienced backcountry politician was transformed by constitutional alchemy into an oath-bound head of state. Faced with a...

How do survivors of genocide come to terms with the horrors they witnessed and experienced? Do they become shells of what they had been, or do they find meaningful ways of re-establishing their lives and move forward productively?In this book, part memoir and part...

Agnes has written her first book to educate and evoke nostalgia among young people. The main character in the book is a Church School teacher who had a significant impact on Agnes when she was a young girl. Through her book, Agnes aims to...

Author: Maurice MeisnerISBN-10: 074563107XISBN-13: 9780745631073Publisher: Polity PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2006Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 8.96h x 6.06w x 0.66d

A fresh new look at the Enlightenment intellectual who became the most controversial of America's founding fathers Despite his being a founder of both the United States and the French Republic, the creator of the phrase "United States of America," and the author of...

As its title and subtitle imply, this book is a collection of short biographies of people awarded United States patents for inventions intended to improve map use or map making. We say "intended" because, as with most patented innovations, their clever ideas seldom made...

Rosamond Stephen (1868-1951) was an Englishwoman who spent most of her life unsuccessfully trying to reconcile Protestants and Catholics in Ireland. The daughter of a theist judge, and niece of Sir Leslie Stephen editor of the "Dictionary of National Biography", she was received into...

In an engaging family memoir, Frank Henderson, who became Commandant of the Second Battalion of Irish Volunteers, reveals the influence of his parents and the Christian Brothers in molding his militancy and pride in Irish culture. Author: Michael HopkinsonISBN-10: 1859181430ISBN-13: 9781859181430Publisher: Cork University PressLanguage:...

In this poetic masterpiece, Edwin Arnold describes the life and teachings of Buddha. The man who was to become known as Buddha to the world was born as Prince Gautama of India but he rejected the worldly riches and abandoned the reigns of power...

"Mankind has always been in need of a leader especially in times of war. That leadership has almost always come in the form of one man or one woman. Leadership by committee usually bows to one individual leader given enough time. And one individual...

The Revenger: The Life and Times of Wild Bill Hickok examines Wild Bill's life in the context of 19th Century American history, from his birth, through his early manhood, and to his eventual demise. Woven into his life story are the significant role played...

"Possibly the most important task a survivor of the Nazi horrors can face is also the hardest: To write a memoir that causes later generations not to look away but to know and feel the truth of what happened to one person. Helen Studley...

Stephen L. Dyson is Park Professor of Classics at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. He is the author of several books, including Rome: A Living Portrait of an Ancient City.Author: Stephen L. DysonISBN-10: 1438452616ISBN-13: 9781438452616Publisher: Excelsior Editions/State University of New...

Voyages From Holland To America: A.D. 1632 To 1644 is a historical account written by David Peterson De Vries and first published in 1853. The book chronicles De Vries' travels from Holland to America during the years 1632 to 1644, providing a firsthand account...

""The Story of My Childhood"" is an autobiographical work written by Clara Barton in 1907. Barton was a pioneering nurse who founded the American Red Cross and worked as a nurse during the American Civil War. In this book, she recounts her childhood experiences...

Memorial of the Bates Family is a historical book written by James L. Bates in 1884. The book chronicles the history of the Bates family from their origins in England to their settlement in America. It provides a detailed account of the family's genealogy,...

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 Story of the Atlantic Cable, written by Charles Bright and first published in 1903, is a comprehensive account of the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable. The book details the various attempts made to lay the cable, the technical challenges faced by...

A family history book, Memoirs of Gramflakes takes a look back at past beginning with the Deese family of 19th century Scotland, otherwise known as the author's first ancestors. Each and every member of the family in this book has his or her own...

""Francisco Pizarro and the Conquest of Peru"" is a historical account written by Clifford Smyth that chronicles the life and exploits of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. Pizarro is known for his conquest of the Inca Empire in the 16th century, which led to...

The Life of Charles James Fox is a biography written by Edward Lascelles that delves into the fascinating life of one of Britain's most prominent politicians. Charles James Fox was a controversial figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his...

""William Howard Taft: A Character Study"" is a book written by Edward H. Cotton that explores the life and personality of the 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft. The book delves into Taft's personal and professional life, examining his childhood, education,...

""Colonel Heros Von Borcke, A Famous Prussian Volunteer In The Confederate States Army: Southern Sketches, No. Two, First Series"" is a book written by Edgar Erskine Hume. It tells the story of Colonel Heros Von Borcke, a Prussian soldier who volunteered to fight for...

The Founders: Portraits Of Persons Born Abroad Who Came To The Colonies In North America Before 1701 V1 is a historical book written by Charles Knowles Bolton. The book is a compilation of portraits of individuals who were born outside of North America but...

The Memoirs Of The Lord Of Joinville, written by Ethel Wedgwood, is a historical book that recounts the life and times of the medieval French nobleman, Jean de Joinville. Joinville was a close friend and confidant of King Louis IX of France, and served...

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 Life and Letters of Sir Harry Johnston is a biographical book written by Alex Johnston, which details the life and works of Sir Harry Johnston. Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, linguist, and colonial administrator who lived from 1858 to 1927. He is...

Author: Essie Mott LeeISBN-10: 1403326789ISBN-13: 9781403326782Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/20/2003Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.22h x 5.94w x 0.47d

95 years ago a little plane called the Whitebird took off on a history-making flight from Paris to New York in a desperate bid by France to become the first nation in the world to fly across the Atlantic.At the controls were 2 of...

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