Biography & Autobiography - Historical

He was undefeated in war. He was also undefeated in annoying his employer. Explore the thrilling and comically tragic tale of the legendary strategist whose victories made him a hero and whose big mouth made him... well, not a hero. From flooding cities to...

When a famine struck, Prince Bao gave away his fortune. When his brother ruled badly, he stayed silent. And when his grandmother offered him the crown in exchange for romance? He said no-but took the throne anyway. Follow the twisted journey of China's most...

"A Khaleeji Living in Refugee Camps"An Eye-Opening Journey into the Heart of Human Suffering and Survival"I wasn't seeking death... but it was always near. Behind a barrier, under a tent, or in a drop of contaminated water. I went to tell horrifying stories-but I...

In a distant town nestled between hills and rivers, there lived a man known for his piety and dedication to Allah SWT (God). He was a scholar, not only in knowledge but in his devotion to worship. For years, he would rise before dawn,...

This is a detailed biographical record of Saginaw and Bay Counties in Michigan, originally published in 1892. Volume 1 offers a comprehensive look into the lives and contributions of the area's prominent citizens. A valuable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the...

Gottfried P. Dulias was born on 25 June 1925 in his family home in Germany during the start of Adolph Hitler's rise to power. As a young boy, he had a relatively normal upbringing in Konigsberg, the capital of the former German Province of...

"Who's Who in Philadelphia" (1919) offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prominent individuals in Philadelphia during the early 20th century. This biographical reference work provides concise entries detailing the backgrounds, achievements, and affiliations of a wide array of Philadelphians. From business leaders...

A detailed study of Catherine the Great and her role in the expansion of Russia. Gladys Scott Thomson examines Catherine's reign, highlighting her policies, conquests, and the significant impact she had on shaping Russia into a major European power. This biography delves into the...

"A Record of the Lands and Descendants of Henry and Anne Clark" offers a meticulously researched account of the Clark family, who established themselves in the region of the Whippany River, Roxiticus, Old Hunterdon County, New Jersey, in 1728. Authored by Henry Spencer Clark,...

A love story that became a legend... and a legend that became eternal.In the mist-clad hills of Munnar, India, stands a quiet stone church and two graves beneath an ancient cedar tree. Eternal Mist is the hauntingly beautiful tale of Eleanor Isabel Knight, a...

Author: Kate LeggeISBN-10: 0522881149ISBN-13: 9780522881141Publisher: Melbourne UniversityLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/05/2024Pages: 256Format: Paperback

Who is Kim Jong Un, really?Beneath the myth and missile launches lies a ruler far more calculated-and dangerous-than most realize.In this powerful entry from the Political Profile Series, Dr. Rafiq Sethi explores the rise and rule of the world's most mysterious dictator. From his...

"Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Caleb Loud, 1St., 13Th Child of Francis Loud, Jr. and Onner Prince Loud" is a meticulously researched and compiled genealogical record tracing the lineage of the Loud family. Compiled by Watson Loud and originally published in 1889, this...

Before the watershed moment of Joan of Arc's emergence onto the historical scene in 1429, Charles the Dauphin of France was derisively called by the English and their Burgundian allies the "King of Bourges," yet by his death in 1461, he had presided over...

“Children of the Arctic” offers a rare glimpse into the lives of children living in the Arctic regions at the turn of the 20th century. Written by Marie Ahnighito Peary, daughter of the famous explorer Robert Peary, and Josephine Peary, this book provides intimate...

"Notes of the Millikan Family," compiled by Millard Fillmore Hudson, offers a detailed genealogical record of the Millikan family. This book meticulously traces the family's lineage, providing valuable insights into their history and connections within the United States. Hudson's work serves as an important...

A compelling historical novel set in Georgian London! Perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier, Maggie O'Farrell, Hilary Mantel, and Margaret George. A shocking secret is the talk of London society... London, 1744 As maid of honour to the Princess of Wales, Elizabeth Chudleigh knows...

The Consequences of War is a Modern Poetry book about War, conflict, and PTSD. It contains traditional rhyming poems and narrative poems. The poems are based on real events and situations and on firsthand experiences from service in The Persian Gulf War-Desert Storm, Iraq,...

Finding Serenity leads us through the author's journey through healing after being exposed to both childhood and military trauma. We then follow her into a loving reinterpretation of her story under the lens of true love as she shares how to heal from our...

Life unfolds much like a baseball season-beginning with the spring of youthful exuberance, progressing through the summer grind marked by streaks and slumps, and concluding with an autumn of sober reflection. Today, author Dr. Lonnie Clinkscale stands as a successful, content man-a devoted husband...

I wrote this book for my family. It is about Angela's Life from birth to the present. How Angela managed to survive it all and came out on top.Author: Alison ArcherISBN-13: 9798385011773Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/11/2023Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.12d

Retrace the fascinating life of the world's most influential Apostle.Expertly written with authentic historical details and a deeply engaging narrative, this inspiring account of the life and legacy of Paul the Apostle seeks to transport readers on a fascinating journey into the missions that...

In "Louis Botha: The Visionary Leader of South Africa", Eleanor T. Whitfield brings to life the compelling story of Louis Botha, the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Botha was more than a leader; he was a unifier who shaped the...

When her mum (Eve) died, Milla Reed found two tiny diaries tucked away among abandoned sewing projects. She wasn't prepared for the stories they told.Set in the Medway Towns, the diaries begin on Eve's nineteenth birthday in January 1951. She was no ordinary young...

Walk in the footsteps of the Roman Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius Imagine walking in the footsteps of Marcus Aurelius or standing in the exact spot where the philosopher emperor once sat. With this historical travel guide you can travel back in time and experience...

*Explains the central issues of the 1850s, including the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, popular sovereignty and the Dred Scott Decision. *Includes pictures of Douglas and other important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "Now, I hold...

*Includes pictures *Includes Nelson's quotes about his life and career *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Since I was a kid, music was what I wanted to do. I thought I could make it by my own...

Not Just a Game tells of the process and the sacrifices that Scott and her family had to make for their son to get the training he needed to play baseball. Carol hopes that writing this book will teach parents and their kids direction...

Edward Motz, an eighteen-year-old employee of the New York Central Railroad in the late 1890s, finds himself enlisting in the Seventy-First Regiment of the New York National Guard, just prior to the outbreak of war with Spain. With the explosion of the battleship Maine...

This book is written in honor of all my ancestors who had in common struggles for survival whether boarding a ship as a slave from Africa and crossing the Atlantic Ocean known as the Middle Passage or just simply trying to keep their land...

This exciting and thrilling book is about an African child who together with his family immigrate to the United States with the hopes of bettering their future and achieving the American Dream. Through assimilation, good upbringing, and excellent education everything looked promising for this...

Enjoy the journey, and embrace the positive change created by the military transition Connie underwent as she served her country, nation, and each and every citizen born in the United States of America. Connies joy comes from serving others through her career and through...

There is no available information at this time. Author will provide once available.Author: George W. GoodrowISBN-10: 1984516035ISBN-13: 9781984516039Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2018Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d

Inspiring, riveting and unflinching, author Dr. Judith Moore takes the reader on an epic emotional journey with a Hopi girl and her brother from the mesas of northern Arizona to the Pueblo de Los Angeles. Moore weaves a tale of diverse cultures, religions and...

My earliest memories are climbing through the back doors of a dark green Commer Cob van with my siblings along with other children from our street. This was my dad's work van, and it was the weekend. He had carefully removed the company's water...

John Rutter (1796-1851), was a man of many talents and achievements, a polymath who lived in Shaftesbury, North Dorset, at a time of great change in our society. He was an author, printer, publisher, social and political reformer, public servant, philanthropist and lawyer. He...

Former British Prime Minister best known for the creation of the National Health Service.Author: David HowellISBN-10: 1904950647ISBN-13: 9781904950646Publisher: Haus Pub.Language: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2006Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.73h x 5.03w x 0.50d

The true story of a working-class girl growing up in Northern England during the 1950s.One winter's day, Jacqueline's mother gives her an emerald brooch and tells her a secret. In the industrial city of Sheffield, ten year-old Jacqueline has to care for her whole...

*Includes pictures *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "I cherish as strong a love for the land of my nativity as any man living. I am proud of her civil, political and religious institutions...But I have some solemn accusations to bring...

*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "On the refusal of Major Anderson to engage, in compliance with my demand, to designate the time when he would evacuate Fort Sumter, and to agree meanwhile not to use...

The king, who stood against all the odds and did not allow subjugation of his Mewar kingdom even after countless attacks. His great courage and valor shook the biggest empire of India and his men filled all the pages of history with the heroic...

An inspiring story about how life can change with a gentle touch. Family is so important with changes in life.This is my first book. I live in a small town and grew up twelve miles from here. I have always wanted to write but...

Author: Violet BarbourISBN-10: 1597403792ISBN-13: 9781597403795Publisher: ACLS History E-Book ProjectLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2008Pages: 324Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d

Author: Doris Anne BeaulieuISBN-10: 1588200469ISBN-13: 9781588200464Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/20/2000Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.26d

From the suffocating darkness of the tin mines to the salt-sprayed cliffs of the Atlantic, John Carter's ascent is the stuff of legend.In 18th-century Georgian Cornwall, where the law is a suggestion and the sea is a lifeline, young John Carter longs to escape...

In the early 1940's, a young Anglo Indian mother is abandoned by her husband and left with their six children all under the age of ten. Without financial support, her heart is broken when she is forced to give up her children who were...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition. Being A Series Of Historical Events And Narratives, In Which Members Of This Family Have Played A Prominent Part.Author: Ida Cochran HaughtonISBN-10: 149818524XISBN-13: 9781498185240Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.02h x...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.Author: Edwin LefevreISBN-10: 1498191576ISBN-13: 9781498191579Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.49d

This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.Author: Charles GraysonISBN-10: 1494115530ISBN-13: 9781494115531Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 508Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.02d

This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.Author: Ernest G. VetterISBN-10: 1494089173ISBN-13: 9781494089177Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 338Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.70d