Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Alexander the Great: A New History combines traditional scholarship with contemporary research to offer an innovative treatment of one of history's most famous figures. Written by leading experts in the field Looks at a wide range of diverse topics including Alexander's religious views, his...

Author: Alice Rogers HagerISBN-10: 1258179431ISBN-13: 9781258179434Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.27w x 0.20d

""Youth And Its Duties, A Book For Young Gentlemen"" is a guidebook written by Harvey Newcomb in 1873. The book is aimed at young men and provides useful hints on the formation of character. It covers various topics such as the importance of education,...

The book ""Henry Moore (1905)"" by Frank MacLean is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of the British sculptor Henry Moore. The book begins with an introduction to Moore's early life and artistic influences, including his studies at the Royal College of...

""Are We A Declining Race? An Old Sailor�������s Verdict"" is a book written by Walter Hunt in 1904. In this book, the author explores the idea of whether or not the human race is in decline. Hunt, who was an old sailor, draws on...

The Life of the Renowned Peter D'Aubusson: Grand Master of Rhodes is a biographical work written by Dominique Bouhours in 1679. The book tells the story of Peter D'Aubusson, a French knight who served as the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller in Rhodes...

""Sir Charles Henry Frankland, Baronet: Or Boston In The Colonial Times"" is a historical book written by Elias Nason and published in 1865. The book is a biographical account of Sir Charles Henry Frankland, a British baronet who served as the Collector of Customs...

One Of Us is a novel written by Ezra Selig Brudno and first published in 1912. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of David Levinsky, a Jewish immigrant from Russia who comes to America in search of a...

Sforza: A Story of Milan is a historical novel written by William Waldorf Astor and first published in 1889. The book tells the story of the Sforza family, who ruled Milan during the Renaissance period. The novel begins with the rise of Francesco Sforza,...

""Beyond The Barrier With Byrd"" is a non-fiction book written by Harry Adams that provides an authentic account of the Byrd Antarctic Exploring Expedition. The book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the icy and treacherous terrain of Antarctica, as experienced by the...

The Story of My Life is an autobiography of Rudolf Steiner, a renowned philosopher, author, and educator who is best known for developing the philosophy of anthroposophy. The book is a detailed account of Steiner's life, from his childhood in Austria to his years...

Historical Sketch Of The Judicial Tribunals Of New York: From 1623 To 1846 (1855) is a comprehensive account of the evolution of the judicial system in New York. Written by Charles Patrick Daly, a prominent lawyer and judge in New York, the book provides...

The Ancestors and Descendants of Ezekiel Williams of Wethersfield, 1608-1907 is a genealogical book written by Mary Dyer Williams McLean and published in 1907. The book traces the lineage of Ezekiel Williams, who was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut in 1608, and his descendants up...

Oeuvres Completes De Vauvenargues V1 (1797) est un livre qui recueille l'ensemble des �����uvres de Vauvenargues, un �����crivain et philosophe fran�����ais du XVIIIe si�����cle. Le livre a �����t����� publi����� en 1797 par Henry Bonnier. Il contient des essais, des maximes et des r�����flexions sur...

She went by many names--Mary Ann Keith, Ann Williams, Lauretta Williams, and more--but history knows her best as Loreta Janeta Velasquez, a woman who claimed to have posed as a man to fight for the Confederacy. In Inventing Loreta Velasquez, acclaimed historian William C....

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...

Superbly readable and revealing letters, full of malice and gossip, from a master historian When they met in 1947 Trevor-Roper, a young historian at Christ Church, Oxford, was 33. Berenson, the world-famous art critic, was 82, frail but still intensely curious about the world....

Abraham Lincoln grew up in the long shadow of the Founding Fathers. Seeking an intellectual and emotional replacement for his own taciturn father, Lincoln turned to the great men of the founding-Washington, Paine, Jefferson-and their great documents-the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution-for knowledge, guidance,...

Author: N. A. M. RodgerISBN-10: 0393333299ISBN-13: 9780393333299Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1980Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.01d

The successful conclusion of the War of 1812 ushered in a new age of American history: the Jacksonian era. This book explores the background, motives, and goals of political and social leaders who dominated this era. Divided into three categories--Whigs, Democrats, and Writers and...

Colonial expert and pamphleteer William Knox has received attention in virtually every major study of the American Revolution, yet this is the first biography of Knox ever written. Knox is best known as undersecretary of state in the American Department of the British government...

As an eyewitness I have been wanting to get my truth as aneyewitness to Malcolm-s assassination made public. Now I havefinally found an outlet to my truth! I wrote a book! After theassassination, When I was questioned in the Harlem police station, Iwas shown...

As an eyewitness I have been wanting to get my truth as aneyewitness to Malcolm-s assassination made public. Now I havefinally found an outlet to my truth! I wrote a book! After theassassination, When I was questioned in the Harlem police station, Iwas shown...

This is a new release of the original 1956 edition.Author: Thomas a. DooleyISBN-10: 1494048647ISBN-13: 9781494048648Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.47d

Echoes Across Continents A Memoir of Resilience Through Tumultuous TimesA sweeping saga that spans three continents and four decades.K. D. Ray's remarkable journey begins in 1931 with the death of his father, a prominent judge in India. At just eight years old, he returns...

Mark Mardirossian was an ideal student and persuade a normal but certain teenage life in Iraq. However, all that changed when a fleeting time after the Baath regime, under the control of Saddam Hussein, came into power and started to hunt minorities. Mark's father...

Author: Mary ToddISBN-13: 9798765257975Publisher: Balboa PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/06/2025Pages: 126Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

'Sometimes, 1+1 = changing the world. Cathy Newman's witty, warm history on the power of determined couples will make you look at your relationship and wonder, "Could we be doing more this weekend than just going to IKEA?"' CAITLIN MORAN From rivals propelling each...

Dave "Dinodave" Fuqua was born and raised in the small town of Glendive Montana in an era when childhood freedom was a gift of rambunctious adventures. Dave acquired his name "Dinodave" because of his knack for finding dinosaurs.Glendive is surrounded by badlands, where Dave...

During the years of 1977 - 1990, I fought fires in the city... How I gain super powers...Author: Duane Hollywood AbramsISBN-10: 1462059139ISBN-13: 9781462059133Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/13/2012Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.65d

""A Historical Sketch Of The Robinson Family, Of The Line Of Ebenezer Robinson, A Soldier Of The Revolution"" is a book written by Jane Bancroft Robinson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Robinson family, specifically focusing on the lineage of Ebenezer Robinson,...

Memoirs of Mary Wollstonecraft is a biographical work written by William Godwin about his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft. Wollstonecraft was a prominent feminist writer and philosopher in the late 18th century who advocated for women's rights and education. She is best known for her...

Winner of the Philippine National Book Award, this pioneering volume reveals how the power of the country's family-based oligarchy both derives from and contributes to a weak Philippine state. From provincial warlords to modern managers, prominent Filipino leaders have fused family, politics, and business...

Author: Terry Lee RogersISBN-13: 9798385041336Publisher: WestBow PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2025Pages: 548Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11d

Author: Jonathan MossISBN-13: 9798312460384Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/27/2025Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

Author: Eric WeinerISBN-10: 1501129058ISBN-13: 9781501129056Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2025Pages: 336Format: Paperback

Just Enough Roooope chronicles the stories of a young boy growing up in the 1950s and 1960s-a simpler time when children had the freedom to explore the world around them and play consisted of using their imagination and ingenuity. Choices were made, but not...

From the New Deal to the twenty-first century, Old Man with a Horn covers the gamut of experiences from the humorous perspective of Carmine Rocky Carrozzo Junior, a man with many names and countless memories. With his ninetieth year approaching, Rocky sat down over...

"Origins of Chinese Civilization: A History of China" by Hui Wang takes you on a journey through China's ancient past, told in a way that feels like you're listening to an elder recounting myths around a campfire. The book starts with Fuxi, the first...

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...

The Service du Travail Obligatoire (STO), or the Compulsory Work Service, program remains one of the most unsettling features of France's history in World War II. Established by the Vichy government in 1943, this initiative saw young men provide forced labor, primarily within France...

Florence Nightingale was a healer a comforter and a nurturer. But like all of us she had a dark side. Because of her mystique and her charisma she always got what she wanted. Seldom did anyone really know her. They were drawn to her....

From the acclaimed biographer of explorers Magellan, Columbus, and Francis Drake comes a unique exploration of life and influence of Jules Verne, the novelist whose mind spun the greatest adventures ever told and whose daring and prescient imagination sparked a lasting transformation of modern...

Diary & Letters is a collection of personal correspondence and journals from one of America's founding fathers. Gouverneur Morris was a key player in the drafting of the Constitution and a prolific writer on political and philosophical matters. This book offers a fascinating glimpse...

This volume of memoirs provides a firsthand account of life in England during the 19th century, as told by John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton. Edited by his daughter Lady Dorchester, the book explores Hobhouse's experiences in politics and society, as well as his travels...

Martineaus is a biography of the Martineau family, a prominent British Unitarian family whose members include writers, educators, and social reformers. The book traces the history of the family from their origins in Norwich in the early nineteenth century to their rise to prominence...

An illuminating study of the life and work of the 17th century physician and writer Sir Thomas Browne. Gosse examines Browne's philosophical and religious views, his contributions to medicine and science, and his enduring influence on English literature.This work has been selected by scholars...

The writer of these letters was a mere boy when he entered the Confederate service, as a member of the Fourth Regiment South Carolina Volunteers, where he served during the first year of the war, being respectively in the commands of Generals Evans and...

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,...

Jackie Robinson: A Life in American History provides readers with an understanding of the scope of Robinson's life and explores why no Major League Baseball player will ever again wear number 42 as his regular jersey number. This book captures Robinson's lifetime, from 1919...