Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Delve into the captivating life of one of history's most influential figures with "The Life Of Lorenzo De Medicis Called The Magnificent, 2" by William Roscoe. This meticulously researched biography explores the political acumen, artistic patronage, and cultural impact of Lorenzo de Medici, a...

William Roscoe's "The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth" explores the life and times of Pope Leo X, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance. This meticulously researched biography delves into Leo X's role as both a religious leader and a powerful political player...

Embark on a thrilling journey through the early American West with "History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark," Volume 1. This meticulously recounted narrative, penned by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Paul Allen, details the epic expedition to chart...

The first prospector to discover ore in the remote area of what is now Cooke City, MT Adam "Horn" Miller was a champion with his fists and a crack shot with the gun he constructed. He was much like the other 300,000 or so...

The first prospector to discover ore in the remote area of what is now Cooke City, MT Adam "Horn" Miller was a champion with his fists and a crack shot with the gun he constructed. He was much like the other 300,000 or so...

“The Private Life Of Marie Antoinette, Queen Of France And Navarre, Volume 1” offers an intimate look into the life of one of history's most controversial figures. Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan, drawing upon her personal experiences as a confidante to the Queen, provides a detailed account...

Historical Family Memoirs is a collection of fascinating historical stories about Vermont and Cape Cod from the mid-1700's to the mid-1950's. This book includes events of significant historical importance and heart felt memories told to the author by her mother. These stories include tales...

Explore the evolution of public transportation in the Bay Area through the insightful oral history transcript, "From Private to Publicly Owned Transit in the Bay Area: Reflections of the Attorney, Lobbyist, and General Manager of the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, 1950s to 1980s." This...

“High Lights of the Mexican Revolution” offers a unique perspective on the early stages and development of constitutional governance in Mexico. Authored by John Lewin McLeish, this volume delves into previously unwritten aspects of the Mexican Revolution, providing readers with a detailed account of...

Dive into the thrilling narrative of naval prowess and American valor with "Lake Erie and the Story of Commodore Perry," a gripping account of one of the most decisive battles in the War of 1812. Edward Payson Morton masterfully recounts the events leading up...

Francis Ormond, a great Victorian philanthropist, was fired by his passion to bring education to the masses. Not having children, he contributed millions of pounds to educational buildings and institutions.Francis Ormond travelled from Scotland to Shelford near Geelong in 1843 with his father Captain...

John McMillan shares his life story with sincere honesty - every humourous and heartbreaking moment. He was raised on a small farm in southwestern Quebec, the only son of a fourth-generation farmer.His early memories include details, anecdotes, and experiences of family and farm life...

Holocaust survivor memoir of Ella Blumenthal, 101 years old, living in CapeTown. Born in 1921 in Warsaw, Poland. She lived to see the invasion of Poland; the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising; the destruction of the Ghetto and was bussed to Majdanek, then Auschwitz and endured...

The Hero King Who Saved EuropeThe Life of King John Sobieski is a powerful memoir chronicling the exploits of John III Sobieski, the 17th-century King of Poland and Commander of the Holy League forces at the pivotal Battle of Vienna in 1683. A gifted...

Stefan Zweig's Marie Antoinette: The Portrait of an Average Woman, first published in 1932, is one of the most compelling and psychologically nuanced biographies of the doomed French queen. Renowned for his ability to bring historical figures to life, Zweig offers an intimate and...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to lead a nation into battle, fully knowing it could mean its destruction?What kind of strength does it take to stand by your duty when your heart warns you otherwise? Isoroku Yamamoto: The Complete Life Story...

"You're fired" was just the beginning. Now we see what he really mastered.Donald Trump - reality TV star, billionaire, president. To many, he seemed like a glitch in the system, a loud detour in history, a bizarre one-off. This book argues the opposite: Trump...

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...