Biography & Autobiography - Historical

A gripping biography of a man who escaped slavery and became a key figure in the American abolitionist movement Jermain Wesley Loguen (1813-1872) was a fugitive from slavery, an abolitionist, and a minister, teacher, and political activist. He worked alongside Harriet Tubman and Frederick...

The tragic story of ancient Greece's last democratic leader and his doomed fight to save Athens from Macedonian domination In the spring of 340 BCE, news arrived that Philip of Macedon had seized a town in central Greece, a base from which he could...

The pages of the novel resurrect before the reader the events of a hundred years ago from 1912 to 1925 in the Balkans, in particular, in Bulgaria during the two Balkan wars, the echo of which was the Great War, which drew all countries...

Author: Bertil LintnerISBN-10: 6162152170ISBN-13: 9786162152177Publisher: Silkworm BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2025Pages: 320Format: Paperback

"My Autobiography" offers a crucial firsthand account of the rise of fascism in Italy from the perspective of its architect, Benito Mussolini. This historical document provides invaluable insight into the political landscape of early 20th-century Europe and the forces that propelled Mussolini to power....

Delve into the spiritual life of one of America's most iconic figures with William Eleazar Barton's "The Soul of Abraham Lincoln." This meticulously researched work explores Lincoln's evolving faith and spirituality, offering insights into the religious influences that shaped his character and guided his...

"Three Visitors to Early Plymouth: Letters about the Pilgrim settlement in New England during its first seven years" offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the Pilgrims during the formative years of Plymouth Colony. Through the firsthand accounts of John Pory, Emmanuel...

Huang Chin-tao was born in 1926, when Taiwan was still part of the Japanese Empire. By the time he died in 2019, Taiwan was a bustling, high-tech democracy-and Huang had lived through every twist and turn along the way. He served as a Japanese...

"Farming on the Oxbow" traces an unforgettable journey through the heart of America's agricultural heritage. This intimate memoir follows the remarkable story of George and Virginia Hogue as they cultivate not just the land, but a legacy of resilience that would span generations.Set against...

"Moving, truthful, and wise account of exile from Poland in 1968. "Olga Tokarczuk. Nobel Prize for Literature"In 1968, the communist regime in Poland unleashed a state-sponsored antisemitic campaign, leaving Jewish families-who were all Holocaust survivors-with no further prospects for life in Poland. Sabina Baral,...

"The Life of Clara Barton, Volume 2 of 2: Founder of the American Red Cross," offers a detailed biography of one of America's most important humanitarians. Authored by William Eleazar Barton, this historical text explores the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Clara Barton,...

"My Fight for Irish Freedom" is Dan Breen's gripping first-hand account of his experiences as a key figure in the Irish War of Independence. A leading member of the Irish Republican Army (IRA), Breen provides an unflinching look into the brutal realities of guerrilla...

Delve into the tumultuous era of Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution with "Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 1" by Sir Walter Scott. This meticulously prepared print edition offers a sweeping historical overview of France during one of its most transformative periods. Explore the...

Delve into the life and times of one of the most influential Native American figures in history with "Life of Joseph Brant--Thayandanegea, Vol. 2: Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution." This meticulously reprinted historical biography explores the complex life of Joseph Brant,...

Delve into the turbulent reign of "The History of Mary I, Queen of England," a meticulously researched account of the 16th-century monarch. Jean Mary Stone draws upon public records, ambassadorial despatches, original private letters, and other contemporary documents to paint a vivid picture of...

"Builders of United Italy," by Rupert Sargent Holland, explores the pivotal figures and tumultuous events of 19th-century Italy that shaped the nation's unification. Delve into the heart of the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification, and discover the political currents that swept through the...

Discover the life and legacy of a towering figure in Victorian legal history with "The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. by Sir Leslie Stephen." This biography delves into the career of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, a prominent British judge of the...

Author: Ingrid Von Oelhafen, Tim TateISBN-13: 9798217178292Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2025Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d

Augustine of Hippo (354-430), also known as Saint Augustine, was one of the most influential theologians in history. His writings, including the autobiographical Confessions and The City of God, helped shape the foundations of Christianity and Western philosophy. But for many centuries, Augustine's North...

Marion Osgood brings Jennie out of the shadows of her more well-known husband James Hudson Taylor, revealing an extraordinary woman who made an outstanding contribution to spreading the Word of God in China.Author: Marion OsgoodISBN-10: 1788933419ISBN-13: 9781788933414Publisher: AuthenticLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2025Pages: 282Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 7.81h...

In this widely acclaimed biography, Bertram Wolffe challenges the traditional view of Henry VI as an unworldly, innocent, and saintly monarch and offers instead a finely drawn but critical portrait of an ineffectual ruler. Drawing on widespread contemporary evidence, Wolffe describes the failures of...

Emperor, general, and Vespasian's right hand, Titus Flavius Vespasianus (better known as simply Titus) was remembered by the Romans as a leader to be celebrated and a deity to be worshiped. While he was not without fault--having committed numerous egregious transgressions--his life and achievements...

How the wisdom of Herodotus can fortify us against political falsehoods and violent extremism Nearly 2,500 years ago, the Greek writer Herodotus introduced the concept of objective truth derived from factual investigation and empirical deduction. Writing just before the start of the catastrophic Peloponnesian...

The Velvet Sky is a creative nonfiction biography by Cherie Battista who combines field research, family history, and fiction to piece together her Great Uncle Stephen Duckhouse's life. He shares his story with his sister in spirit, Annie, who guides him throughout the story....

M?nica was born and raised in northwestern Argentina in a predominantly Roman Catholic community, her upbringing strongly influenced by the Mediterranean migrant waves characteristic of the local culture since the late 1800's.Her account begins in the early 20th century, with her maternal grandparents and...

This book explores the life, philosophy, and contributions of a Taoist monk credited with shaping internal martial arts and traditional Chinese practices. It examines historical records and legends, offering insight into his teachings and their impact on martial arts, meditation, and health.The book follows...

John Hendrix is known for hearing a voice "as loud and as sharp as thunder" telling him to sleep on the ground for forty nights and that he would be shown the future of his land. He obeyed the voice and later had visions...

By the #1 bestselling history author in the world, Bill O'Reilly: A dramatic confrontation with good, evil, and the worst people who ever lived The concept of evil is universal, ancient, and ever present today. The biblical book of Genesis clearly defines it when...

In Constantine XI: The Last Emperor of Byzantium, Pavlos Papadopoulos brings to life the gripping tale of the final days of one of history's greatest empires. As the Byzantine Empire teetered on the brink of collapse, Constantine XI Palaiologos stood resolute, embodying the courage...

Step into the turbulent world of Renaissance Rome, where art, politics, and religion collided under the leadership of one of history's most dynamic pontiffs. Julius II: The Renaissance Pope by Andrea Serbelloni unravels the extraordinary life of Giuliano della Rovere, the man who reshaped...

This book is Lt. Commander Ellery Sedgwick Jr.'s account of his experiences in the Navy during World War II. They called him Kilroy because he served all over the world - Panama, North Africa, Europe during D-Day and the Pacific. He often has biting...

Growing up in Siparia, Trinidad, raised by the Queen of Parang, my Aunty Daisy Voisin, and learning her ways of life and beliefs was an honor and a privilege, from delivering babies in the wee hours of the night to the fun of touring...

A vibrant biography of one of the most remarkable women of the Enlightenment, Adrienne de La Fayette, who played a key role in both the American and French Revolutions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Featuring biographical sketches of over 200 historical figures, from ancient times to the early 20th century, Great Men and Famous Women offers a sweeping and engaging account of human achievement across the ages. Written in engaging prose and accompanied by striking illustrations, this book...

Jared Sparks' biography of Gouverneur Morris offers a detailed account of the life and career of one of the most influential founding fathers of the United States. Morris served in various capacities during the revolutionary period and later went on to play a prominent...

This book contains biographical sketches of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, including personal anecdotes and historical context. The author provides a richly detailed account of the lives and contributions of these important figures in American history. This book is a valuable resource...

In this masterful biography, Washington Irving traces the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus, from his humble beginnings to his fateful voyage across the Atlantic. With vivid storytelling and scrupulous research, Irving brings one of history's greatest explorers to life.This work has been selected...

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong . . . but time and chance happenethto them all. Ecclesiastes 9:11 With these words, the epitaph Padre Martinez chose for himself, the...

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,...

Second volume of the adapted illustration of the best seller book by Free French fighter ace Pierre Clostermann who served in the R.A.F during World War II.Author: Pierre Clostermann, Manuel PeralesISBN-10: 866603985XISBN-13: 9798666039854Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2020Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x...

Ogden Nash was a rare poet: one who celebrated the ordinary with delight and curiosity. He struggled his whole career with comparisons to "serious" poets, those heroes of the canon who abandoned the rhyme and meter that were the lifeblood to his style of...

In 1607 Henry Hudson was an obscure English sea captain. By 1610 he was an internationally renowned explorer. He made two voyages in search of a Northeast Passage to the Orient and had discovered the Spitzbergen Islands and their valuable whaling grounds. In the...

From the late nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth century, Mexico experienced major transformations influenced by a global progressive movement that thrived during the Mexican Revolution and influenced Mexico's development during subsequent governments. Engineers and other revolutionary technocrats were the system builders...

A true story about the strength and longevity of love. The back in time imagery says we are taking a trip with an historical angle and describes the joys of growing up in Detroit during the 1950s and 1960s, with its wonder and excitement,...

Gilbert Harrison's memoir includes stories of his early family life in Los Angeles in the 1920's and 30's, an astonishing description of his being the first of two Americans in Nagasaki after the bomb dropped, and gripping accounts of his role in starting the...

""The Island of Madagascar: A Sketch, Descriptive and Historical"" is a book written by John Wolcott Phelps in 1883. It provides a comprehensive overview of the island of Madagascar, including its history, geography, flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of its people....

May Carols: Or The Month Of Mary is a book written by Aubrey De Vere. It is a collection of poems dedicated to the Virgin Mary, celebrating the month of May, which is traditionally associated with her. The poems are written in a lyrical...

Horses And Heroes: The Story Of The Horse In America For 450 Years is a comprehensive book that takes the reader on a journey through the history of the horse in America. Written by Frazier Hunt, the book covers the period from the arrival...

The Founders of the American Republic: A History and Biography by Charles Mackay is a comprehensive exploration of the lives and legacies of the men who played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States of America. The book provides a detailed...

It's been two decades since the fall of apartheid, a quarter century since the liberation of Eastern European states, five decades since the death of American "Jim Crow," and seventy-plus years since the beginning of the emancipation of the African states. Freedom has advanced,...