Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Author: Thomas David WilliamsISBN-10: 1258515377ISBN-13: 9781258515379Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2012Pages: 234Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.49d

The mercurial, self-mythologizing novelist and journalist Joseph Roth, author of the 20th-century masterpiece The Radetzky March, was the finest observer and chronicler of his age.Endless Flight travels with Roth from his childhood in the town of Brody on the eastern edge of the Austro-Hungarian...

Author: Roy C. BeaverISBN-10: 125849602XISBN-13: 9781258496029Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2012Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.14d

Did you know that the world teetered on the brink of destruction during a fateful night on September 26, 1983? Did you know that the future of humanity was held in the hands of a single man who faced an unimaginable decision? "Stanislav Petrov:...

Author: Alden L. ToddISBN-10: 1258126087ISBN-13: 9781258126087Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 358Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.74d

The "compelling...modern and readable perpective" (USA TODAY) of Robert E. Lee, the brilliant soldier bound by marriage to George Washington's family but turned by war against Washington's crowning achievement, the Union. On the eve of the Civil War, one soldier embodied the legacy of...

Bonaparte In Egypt is a historical book written by Jean Christopher Herold that delves into the French campaign in Egypt led by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. The book provides a detailed account of the military campaign, the political and cultural context of the time,...

Tudor monarchs have consistently attracted more popular and scholarly attention than any other royal dynasty in British history. The peculiar origins of the Tudor family and the improbable saga of their rise and fall and rise again in the centuries before the Battle of...

""Brave Girls: The Story of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in the Underground"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Harriet C. Philmus. The book tells the story of how Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from various countries played a significant role in the...

Born in Norway, John A. Widtsoe (1872-1952), was renowned for his expertise in irrigation and dry farming. His pioneering work pushed the boundaries of and contributed significantly to advancements in agricultural practices. Moreover, his forays into the field of biochemistry exemplified his relentless pursuit...

In 1836 eighteen year old Edmund Richardson left his family in North Carolina on a journey that would ultimately make him one of the wealthiest men in the South. At his death fifty years later in Jackson, Mississippi, he would control the sale and...

The Original My Friend Churchey and His Sunken Island of Mu is the unpublished biography of James Churchward (1851-1936, ) author of the Lost Continent of Mu Motherland of Men (1926, ) Lost Continent of Mu (1931, ) Children of Mu (1931, ) Sacred...

""The Story of Ponce de Leon"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Florian Alexander Mann and first published in 1903. The book tells the story of Juan Ponce de Le������n, a Spanish explorer who is best known for his search for the Fountain...

On March 9, 1916, Susie Parks, age twenty, found herself in the center of battle the night Pancho Villa's rebel army invaded the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. At the telephone switchboard with her baby in her arms, she made the call that...

In this fascinating family memoir, Jane Walker reveals the remarkable life and achievements of her father, Russell Wollen, a forgotten pioneer whose impact on the Kenyan coffee industry influenced the development of a nation.From a grass hut to global negotiating tables, interwoven with the...

The Schuyler Mansion at Albany: Residence of Major-General Philip Schuyler, 1762-1804 is a historical book written by Spirit of Seventy-Six and published in 1911. The book is a detailed account of the Schuyler Mansion, which was the home of Major-General Philip Schuyler from 1762...

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...

William Louis Dolive was born and raised on a family plantation in Daphne, AL, just across the bay from Mobile. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted in what was known by white Southerners as the War of Northern Aggression and served for four...

"Christopher de Bellaigue has a magic talent for writing history. It is as if we are there as the era of Suleyman the Magnificent unfolds." --Orhan Pamuk, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature Narrated through the eyes of the intimates of Suleyman the...

The Life of James Watt, written by Francois Arago and first published in 1839, is a comprehensive biography of the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer James Watt. The book covers Watt's life from his birth in 1736 to his death in 1819, tracing his...

""A Leader of Freemen: The Life Story of Samuel Chapman Armstrong"" is a biography written by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson and published in 1917. The book tells the story of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, a prominent American educator and military leader who played a pivotal role...

A covered wagon on a dim road, the promise of a long journey, and the wonder of what lay ahead filled the shadowy spaces of Mary Sheehan Ronan's earliest memories. By the time she was a married woman in her twenties, she was a...

Pioneer Biography V1: Sketches Of The Lives Of Some Of The Early Settlers Of Butler County, Ohio (1869) is a historical book written by James McBride. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of some of the early settlers of Butler County,...

A truly extraordinary and intimate personal memoire of an equally extraordinary man. A story that carries the reader from a childhood in colonial Africa to the inside of the arms trade encompassing the glitter of Monte Carlo and the oligarchs of modern day Russia.A...

The Kaiser On Trial is a historical non-fiction book written by George Sylvester Viereck. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the trial of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the former German Emperor, who was accused of war crimes committed during World War I. The author...

The Life of George Washington is a biography of the first President of the United States, written by M.L. Weems and published in 1832. The book is filled with interesting anecdotes about Washington's life, from his childhood to his death. The author portrays Washington...

The Life of Hazrat Aminah bint Wahb The Mother of Prophet Muhammad SAW Last Messenger of Allah SWT (God) English Edition Ultimate Version Based from The Holy Quran and Al-Hadith. Allah SWT (God) Almighty created the father of mankind, Prophet Adam (Pbuh). When Adam...

""California Sketches: New and Old"" is a collection of essays by Oscar Penn Fitzgerald that provides a vivid and engaging portrait of life in California during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section...

This is the story of one man, a drafted Missouri farmer, and his experience in the Great War told in his own words. It is estimated that over 20 million people died in the four years of WWI. It was the first war in...

""Heritage of Years: Kaleidoscopic Memories"" is a memoir written by Frances M. Wolcott. The book takes readers on a journey through the author's life, sharing her memories and experiences. The memoir covers a wide range of topics, including family, education, career, and travel. The...

Concentration camp survivor G. Pauline Kok-Schurgers' debut is a memoir that recalls WWII from the less familiar perspective of a Dutch child living through the Japanese takeover of Indonesia. Graphic, meditative, and revealing, The Remains of War is a must read for all who...

Nicolaus of Damascus' Life of Augustus is a historical commentary and translation of the work of Damascenus, Nicolaus. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, and his rise to power. It covers his early life, his...

The Diary of a Black Railroad Pioneer shares the exceptional journey of Jennette Spencer, the first African American woman Signal Maintainer (Engineer Department) in the United States, a profession historically governed by men yet boldly dominated by a determined female pioneer. Spencer's insightful diary...

This inspiring book tells the story of a courageous interpreter who selflessly supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, putting not only his own life but also his family on the line. He shares the many challenges he and his fellow translators faced while...

Gale Cooper's Billy the Kid's Pretender John Miller exposes John Miller, a minor 20th century Billy the Kid imposter, who gained publicity by being exhumed for DNA fakery in the gigantic, publicity stunt, 21st century "Billy the Kid Case" hoax. Like all pretender hoaxes,...

Read this amazing rags-to-riches story. His name is really Lazarus, but everyone calls him Zarus. His wealth is from a discovery of copper in a first-century desert. Everywhere he goes, people try to cheat him through lies, traps, and even murder. How can he...

"History of Scotland: A Fascinating Story of Scotland" takes readers on a captivating journey through the ages, from the ancient tribes that roamed the land long before Roman times to the modern nation it has become today. Discover the harmonious existence of early tribes,...

The first section describes living conditions in our village in the 1930s.Our home had no running water, no indoor plumbing, no central heating, and no refrigeration. Every family was self-reliant and self-contained, meaning you had to grow and produce your own food. Prior to...

"Atomic City" is a first-hand account of growing up in the dawning of the Atomic Age and at the epicenter of where it all took place. Terry L. Rosen's story is unique because he was not a scientist but a boy growing up, where...

""The Story of Columbus and Magellan"" is a historical book written by Thomas Bonaventure Lawler in 1905. The book narrates the life and achievements of two of the most famous explorers in history, Christopher Columbus and Ferdinand Magellan. The book covers the early life...

Claus von Rosen was born into one of the Baltic Ritterschaften, the German-speaking landed nobility of the Baltic countries, then part of the Russian Empire. He prospered as an executive in family-owned businesses, and adapted to the new order of independent Estonia, learning the...

Notes of Ben Jonson's Conversations with William Drummond of Hawthornden: January, 1619 is a book that compiles the recorded conversations that took place between the famous English playwright and poet, Ben Jonson, and the Scottish poet and historian, William Drummond of Hawthornden, during their...

The opening decades of the 20th century in Austria were rife with turmoil. Austria, next to Germany was an early target for Hitler's terror. Austria quickly became part of the Third Reich, to young couple Ilse and Henry Adler, Austria was the only home...

This genealogical work examines the history and lineage of the Shelby, McDowell, Deaderick, and Anderson families, including their roles in early American history and connections to notable figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Davy Crockett. Moon delves into the personal lives and stories of...

Jessica's grandmother writes from her loft at her Wisconsin lakeside cottage of the intangibles she wants to give to Jessica and her generation. Writing in view of the red pines and birch trees, the water and the light, with the sound of loons in...

The haunting, epic tale, The Mosaic begins when Gilbert is eleven years old and the Nazis invade his country. After Holland capitulates, Gilbert returns to school to find the seat of a Jewish classmate empty. As resistance to the occupation grows, Gilbert's father, a...

This biography explores the fascinating lives of Timothy and Rhoda Ogden Edwards, a prominent couple in early American society. With detailed research and insightful analysis, author William H. Edwards provides a compelling portrait of their unique contributions to history.This work has been selected by...

The Life of Bernard Palissy of Saintes is a gripping biography of one of the most remarkable men of the French Renaissance. A noted scientist, artist, and craftsman, Palissy's innovations helped shape the course of European history. This book serves as an excellent introduction...

The great baritone Leonard Warren was history's most notable interpreter of Verdi, making his mark in the title roles of Rigoletto, Macbeth and Simon Boccanegra. Warren's dramatic death over 40 years ago is famous: he collapsed and died onstage at the Met on March...

George Cavendish was a close advisor to Cardinal Wolsey, one of the most influential figures in Henry VIII's court. This book is a biography of Cardinal Wolsey, written by Cavendish. Also included are 'metrical visions' or poems that Wolsey wrote while in prison. Samuel...