Biography & Autobiography - Historical

"Hans Holbein" by Arthur B. Chamberlain is a captivating biography that delves into the life and legacy of the renowned Renaissance painter. In this masterful work of art history, Chamberlain explores the intricate details of Holbein's life and artistic achievements, shedding light on his...

"The Thought, A Journey of Seven Generations" is a research book that strings together two and a half centuries of historical, social, political, cultural, linguistic, economic, and participation in the freedom struggle of the Indian society. This book attempts to portray the humanity, determination,...

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What does it mean to truly conquer fear?The Monk Who Tamed the Tiger is the remarkable true story of Shyama Kanta Banerjee, a nineteenth-century Indian strongman who rose to fame confronting wild tigers-only to walk away from everything in search of deeper truth.At a...

This is not your typical travel guide to a particular country, giving you all the information about the best hotels, the best places to visit, and the best places to eat. There is no mention of cultural differences or of what needs to be...

My children, the Feast of Purification is now at hand, and I, the Light of the world, am sending you with the first light of the feast from which you will light all the others: the Decalogue. There is no sin that God will...

In this book, Ion Idriess reflects on his life prospecting in far North Queensland from 1912 to 1914, and coincided with his earliest writing as "Gouger" for the Bulletin.In Back of Cairns, Jack gives the reader a picture of what life was like when...

Where was the first major battle fought after the Romans invaded Britain?What's the difference between 'Kentish Men' and 'Men of Kent'?Why did a Medway castle store more gunpowder than the Tower of London?Who was portrayed as Colonel Bulder in 'The Pickwick Papers'?When did a...

Gift or cross to bear is a catalog of supernatural events that I have experienced throughout my life, I have encountered angels and souls in purgatory, and all the wiles of hell and Satan's demons, who were sent from hell to persecute me in...

A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year A writer, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer, Sir Walter Ralegh lived more lives than most in his own time, in any time. The fifth son of a Devonshire gentleman, he rose to become Queen Elizabeth's...

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...

Growing up in Bay City Oregon is a coming-of-age historical memoir that takes place in the years between 1936 and 1953. Gordon Lee's family leaves their life behind in Nebraska to move cross country to Oregon when he is still only a small child....

This book is a logical continuation of the book, Orval and Therese Epperson, because it follows the lives of their children, Joan, Billy, and Tirzah. It is divided into three parts; Childhood, War Years/Married Life, and Finding Billy/Later Years. The lives of the two...

What Nazi Germany did to the Jews did not happen overnight. Although the historians differ on the origin, some argue that the foundation for it was built by the writings and deeds of perhaps the most influential reformer of the millennium, Martin Luther. This...

"What I did, I did after a very full deliberation, and under a very heavy and solemn sense of responsibility. I can only trust in God I have made no mistake." -Abraham Lincoln, The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume VI (1862-1863) The Writings of...

A biography, or simply bio, is a detailed description of a person's life. It involves more than just the basic facts like education, work, relationships, and death; it portrays a person's experience of these life events. Unlike a profile or curriculum vitae (résumé), a...

The book ""The Life of Henry Cornelius Agrippa: Doctor and Knight, Commonly known as a Magician"" by Henry Morley is a comprehensive biography of the renowned philosopher, theologian, and occultist of the Renaissance era, Henry Cornelius Agrippa. The book delves into the life and...

My Bondage and My Freedom By Frederick DouglassAuthor: Frederick DouglassISBN-10: 1536848441ISBN-13: 9781536848441Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/02/2016Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.Author: Ellen C. BabbittISBN-10: 1498180396ISBN-13: 9781498180399Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 104Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.22d

""Notices of the Historic Persons Buried in the Chapel of St. Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London"" is a historical book written by Doyne Courtenay Bell and published in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the various important figures buried...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.Author: Anatole FranceISBN-10: 1498115721ISBN-13: 9781498115728Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 568Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.65lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.15d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1855 Edition.Author: Washington IrvingISBN-10: 1498080944ISBN-13: 9781498080941Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 436Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.89d

This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.Author: Elizabeth Valentine HuntleyISBN-10: 1494102579ISBN-13: 9781494102579Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 398Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.02lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.82d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.Author: J. Patrick FindlayISBN-10: 1497939968ISBN-13: 9781497939967Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.14d

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.Author: Paul C. RaborgISBN-10: 1494087065ISBN-13: 9781494087067Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 332Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

This is a new release of the original 1932 edition.Author: Edwin Osgood GroverISBN-10: 1494121107ISBN-13: 9781494121105Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 614Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.78lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.24d

This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.Author: Robert O. Ballou,Roger BentonISBN-10: 1494081881ISBN-13: 9781494081881Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 316Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

The Adventures of Baron Wenceslas Wratislaw of Mitrowitz is a book written by A. H. Wratislaw and published in 1862. The book is a memoir of the author's grandfather, Baron Wenceslas Wratislaw, who was a Czech nobleman and adventurer in the 18th century. The...

The Second Part of the Chronicle of Peru is a historical book written by Pedro de Cieza de Le������n in 1883. It is a continuation of his earlier work, The First Part of the Chronicle of Peru, and covers the period from 1533 to...

The Story of Thomas A. Edison is a biographical work written by Inez Nellie McFee in 1922. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Thomas Alva Edison, one of the most prominent inventors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book...

Viscount Hardinge (1891) is a biography of Charles Stewart Hardinge, the first Viscount Hardinge of Lahore. The book was written by Hardinge himself and details his life and career as a British soldier and statesman. Hardinge served in the British Army during the Napoleonic...

Vignettes Of Portsmouth is a historical book written by Helen Pearson in 1913. The book is a collection of short essays and descriptions of various historic places in Old Portsmouth, England. The author takes the reader on a journey through the town, highlighting the...

The Wanderer In Arabia V1: Or Western Footsteps In Eastern Tracks (1855) is a book written by George T. Lowth. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through Arabia during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each...

The Story Of Our Country is a historical book written by Mrs. Lewis B. Monroe and published in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the United States, from the arrival of the first settlers to the end of the...

The Truth About The Frank Case is a non-fiction book written by Christopher Powell Connolly in 1915. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the infamous Leo Frank case, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia in 1913. Leo Frank, a Jewish factory manager, was...

Town and Country: Sketches is a collection of short stories written by Andrew Halliday and originally published in 1866. The book is a reflection of the author's observations and experiences of life in both the city and the countryside, with each story presenting a...

The Story of Papal Rome is a historical book written by Ernest Silvanus Appleyard in 1862. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the papacy in Rome, from its origins in the early Christian church to the mid-19th century. The author...

Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin V2 is a book that contains the social, epistolary correspondence, philosophical, political, and moral letters and essays of Benjamin Franklin. It was published in 1859 and is a collection of the writings of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin....

Levelezese (1875) is a book written by Miklos Olah. The book is written in Hungarian and is a collection of letters exchanged between the author and his friends and acquaintances. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, and personal matters....

Some Account Of Myself V3 (1817) is a book written by Charles Earl Of Erpingham. The book is a personal account of the author's life, detailing his experiences and adventures. It is a volume that is part of a series of books written by...

""A Memoir Of Thomas Chittenden, The First Governor Of Vermont: With A History Of The Constitution During His Administration"" is a historical book written by Daniel Chipman and first published in 1849. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of...

""George Romney And Sir Thomas Lawrence"" is a book written by Ronald Sutherland Gower in 1882. The book is a biography of two famous English portrait painters - George Romney and Sir Thomas Lawrence. The author provides a detailed account of their lives, their...

James Woodford V1: Carpenter And Chartist is a biographical book written by Henry Solly and first published in 1881. The book tells the story of James Woodford, a carpenter and Chartist who lived in the 19th century. The Chartist movement was a working-class political...

""An Account Of The Dangers To Which I Have Been Exposed, Since The Thirty-First Of May, 1793: Interspersed With Historical Remarks"" is a memoir written by Jean-Baptiste Louvet in 1795. The book chronicles Louvet's experiences during the French Revolution, specifically the period of the...

Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed V2: A Biographical And Critical Study Based Mainly On His Own Writings (1917) is a book written by William Cabell Bruce. It is a comprehensive biographical and critical study of one of the most prominent figures in American history, Benjamin Franklin....

Woodcraft Or Hawks About The Dovecote is a novel written by W. Gilmore Simms in 1890. Set in the South at the end of the American Revolution, the story follows the adventures of a group of woodsmen as they navigate the challenges of post-war...

William Archer: Life, Work and Friendships is a biography of the renowned Scottish writer, critic, and translator, William Archer. The book is written by his granddaughter, Catherine Archer, and provides an in-depth look at his life, work, and personal relationships. The book begins with...

Hellenica; Or A History Of Greece In Greek: From The Invasion Of Xerxes To The Suppression Of The Samian Revolt is a book written by Josiah Wright. The book provides a comprehensive history of Greece from the invasion of Xerxes to the suppression of...

The Origin Of The Modern Syrian is a book written by Kalil A. Bishara in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins of modern Syria, tracing its history from ancient times to the early 20th century. Bishara explores the cultural, social,...

William Harvey is a biography book written by Archibald Malloch that delves into the life and achievements of the famous English physician and anatomist, William Harvey. The book provides a comprehensive account of Harvey's life, from his early years in Folkestone to his education...