Biography & Autobiography - Historical

William Wirt Henry's biography of Patrick Henry is a detailed account of the life of one of America's most influential founding fathers. The book includes a collection of Henry's speeches and correspondence, as well as insightful analysis of his legacy and impact on American...

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,...

February, 2009, in the midst of Australia's worst ever bushfire disaster, Jan Graham asked the question: "What can I do to help?" She had no idea that this question would lead her and her husband, John, into three years of intense relief work, helping...

Ireland's history has long been illuminated, and enlivened, by bizarre, colourful, extravagant, unfettered individuals: ripe country-house eccentrics, saints, scholars, bucks and hell-rakes, duellists, abductors, rhymers and miracle-makers. These factual and fascinating biographical sketches make for 'delightful reading' (Frank Muir).Author: Peter Somerville-LargeISBN-10: 094664067XISBN-13: 9780946640676Publisher: Lilliput...

Pioneering historian, sociologist, editor, novelist, poet, and organizer, W. E. B. Du Bois was one of the foremost African American intellectuals of the twentieth century. While Du Bois is remembered for his monumental contributions to scholarship and civil rights activism, the spiritual aspects of...

Lisa Fittko's gripping memoir of the antifascist resistance in Germany opens with Hitler's ascension to power in January 1933, and continues through her flight to Czechoslovakia and, later, across Europe. She and her husband, everywhere considered undesirable aliens, and at the mercy of unsympathetic...

Theodore Roosevelt (1857-1919) was the most literary of American Presidents, writing scores of books, including Through the Brazilian Wilderness and African Game Trails. He was also the most active of American writers. In little more than six decades, Roosevelt was, among many of his...

In exploring the life and career of Ho Chi Minh, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam provides a window into traditions and culture that influenced the American war in Vietnam, while highlighting the importance of nationalism in determining the war's outcome.Author: David HalberstamISBN-10: 0742559920ISBN-13: 9780742559929Publisher:...

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...

Molière's long-lost trunk of letters and manuscripts has yet to be found amidst the dust of some Parisian attic, but in spite of that, a story of his life can be told from documentary evidence, reminiscence, gossip and innuendo, and inferences from his plays....

In 1792, when he was forty-seven, the Spanish painter Francisco de Goya contracted an illness that left him stone deaf. Yet he continued to interact with the world and to create, spending the next thirty-five years in a world emptied of sound but bursting...

Conrad Richter: A Writer's Life is the story of an aspiring writer who failed and then, desperate for money, tried again and wrote himself out of penny-a-word pulp magazines and into a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. Based upon unrestricted access to...

Toff SagasToff Sagas is a gripping collection of real-life stories chronicling the journey of a Norwegian-born man with Viking blood as he navigates the hardships of life. From a rugged ranch upbringing to adrenaline-fueled adventures in racing, law enforcement encounters, and personal battles, these...

The ultimate biography of this ever-popular star and icon, from a young Cambridge don who has already made his name with a much praised biography of Marilyn Monroe. Cary Grant made men seem like a good idea. Tall, dark and handsome with a rare...

The authorised - but not uncritical - life of one of the great parliamentarians and orators of our times, the former Labour Party leader, now in his nineties, who is also an eminent man of letters. Michael Foot has been a controversial and charismatic...

From an acclaimed historian comes an epic tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose tumultuous reigns shaped the course of English history. Richard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months...

Author: Edward H. MuñozISBN-13: 9798894993454Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co.Language: EnglishPublished: 07/10/2025Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

Author: G. T. BishopISBN-13: 9798894854403Publisher: Covenant BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/27/2025Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

Author: Kyle RossISBN-13: 9798292345497Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2025Pages: 130Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d

Author: Susan AppleyardISBN-10: 1990688462ISBN-13: 9781990688461Publisher: Ingenium BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/27/2025Pages: 410Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.91d

Author: Anna RainsISBN-10: 1967820899ISBN-13: 9781967820894Publisher: Prime Seven MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/17/2025Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d

Author: Christopher Clohessy, Mohammad Sahaf KashaniISBN-10: 177899041XISBN-13: 9781778990410Publisher: Canada International Publishing Group (Cipg)Language: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2025Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.45d

Author: James Fowler Rusling, Third Army Corps UnionISBN-10: 102418806XISBN-13: 9781024188066Publisher: Hutson Street PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/22/2025Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.11d

"Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV" delves into the intrigues, scandals, and dark secrets that permeated the glittering court of the Sun King. Frantz Funck-Brentano meticulously examines the notorious poison affair that rocked French society, exposing the web of accusations,...

The Life of Sir Thomas More, written by his son-in-law William Roper, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the heart and mind of one of history's most admired figures. With warmth and intimacy, Roper recounts More's rise from a brilliant young scholar to Lord Chancellor...

A migrant man lives in the Australian Capital Territory of Australia in ACT, mix city of bush and city where he lives with his family and work in mental health to helping those in need. He has moment of his past child, teenager and...

"The African Slave Boy, A Memoir Of S. Crowther" recounts the early life of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a remarkable individual who rose from enslavement to become the first African Anglican bishop in West Africa. Kidnapped and sold into slavery as a child, Crowther experienced...

Set against the backdrop of a young nation struggling to define its identity, Miss Blue Jacket traces the remarkable life of Frances Lloyd Garrison, mother of the renowned abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. From New Brunswick to New England to Baltimore, Frances navigates a world...

From its roots as a medieval duchy to its elevation as a sovereign kingdom, Bavaria's journey is one of transformation, resilience, and ambition. In Bavaria: From Duchy to Kingdom, historian Franz Anton Faulhuber delves into the fascinating narrative of the Wittelsbach dynasty, whose rulers...

“The Works of Josephus, Volume 1” offers a comprehensive look into the writings of Flavius Josephus, a crucial figure in understanding the history of the Jewish people during the tumultuous era of Roman rule. This volume contains Josephus's account of Jewish history and provides...

"Notes on Louis XI" offers insights into the reign of Louis XI, King of France from 1461 to 1483. This volume, complemented by extracts from the writings of Philippe de Commines, a prominent figure in Louis XI's court, provides a valuable perspective on the...

Volume II of the "Memoirs of Rear-Admiral Paul Jones" offers a detailed look into the life and naval career of the celebrated American Revolutionary War hero, John Paul Jones. This volume continues the narrative of Jones's daring exploits and strategic brilliance, providing firsthand accounts...

Tragedy and triumph often intertwine to create legends, and no figure embodies this more than María Eva Duarte de Perón, known to the world as Evita. From her humble beginnings in rural Argentina to her meteoric rise as First Lady, Eva Perón's life is...

Author: Enchanted TonesISBN-13: 9798864096062Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/11/2023Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

Dear Kobe is horrific, tragic, inspirational, and miraculous. It stands as an important reminder of how precious freedom is and how carefully it should be guarded. Sidoeun (Sid) Sean grew up in Cambodia where, as a young father, he faced Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge...

At the end of the 19th century in a small Nova Scotia village, a boy was born who would go on to become among the pioneers of the North American laundromat enterprise. His story was much richer than that of a successful businessman. Herbert...

A chilling exposé of how one of history's most infamous regimes distorted the ancient past to engineer a deadly future.In Ancient Myths and Nazi Propaganda, Davis Truman unveils the shocking ways Adolf Hitler and the Nazi elite co-opted classical mythology, archaeology, and pseudo-history to...

The "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave" is a poignant and gripping autobiographical account written by William Wells Brown, an African American who escaped from the bonds of slavery in the 19th century. Brown's narrative serves as a effective and compelling testomony...

Balances detailed research with powerful storytelling to create a well-written and heart-wrenching account' - Nicole Gemine, Press and JournalJane Haining was undoubtedly one of Scotland's heroines.A farmer's daughter from Galloway in south-west Scotland, Jane went to work at the Scottish Jewish Mission School in...

Esther only just escaped the hangman in London. Aged 16, she stood trial at the Old Bailey for stealing 24 yards of black silk lace. Her sentence was transportation to the other side of the world. She embarked on the perilous journey on the...

The life of Beatrice Cardwell was much like that of many Americans in the early 20th century. She grew up in rural southwest Missouri, went to a one-room school through the eighth grade, married, and raised a family. Curiosity about her family tree never...

A deep exploration of how Eleanor Roosevelt's Christian faith led her to become one of the most well-known and praised humanitarians.​ A great woman who was heavily involved in politics, Eleanor Roosevelt is considered one of the most important and beloved First Ladies and...

In the 1800s, the young Clarence King was an icon of the new America: a man of adventure and intellect, a flash-in-the-pan celebrity who combined science and exploration with romanticism and charm. Robert Wilson's biography, The Explorer King, vividly depicts King's daredevil feats including...

Cecily McMillan didn't come from much: she had a hardscrabble life bouncing between the members of a broken family scattered from Texas to Atlanta. Her relationship with her parents became increasingly strained, and at sixteen she was legally emancipated and taken in by a...

Author: Mark WashburneISBN-10: 1524542849ISBN-13: 9781524542849Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/14/2016Pages: 464Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.49lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.03d

Author: L. R. WarnerISBN-10: 1483652653ISBN-13: 9781483652658Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2013Pages: 190Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

A Manual of Heraldry: Historical and Popular is a comprehensive guide to the history and practice of heraldry, written by Charles Boutell and originally published in 1863. The book provides a detailed overview of the origins and development of heraldry, as well as the...

""An Examination of the English Ancestry of George Washington: Setting Forth the Evidence to Connect Him with the Washingtons of Sulgrave and Brington"" is a historical book written by Henry Fitz-Gilbert Waters in 1889. The book explores the ancestry of George Washington, the first...