Biography & Autobiography - Historical

This definitive biography of one of the most important figures of seventeenth-century England provides a detailed account of Clarendon's life, as well as a comprehensive overview of the political and cultural context in which he lived and worked. Drawing on a wealth of primary...

Memoirs of Capt. Roger Clap is an autobiographical account of the life of one of the earliest settlers of Massachusetts. Clap arrived in the New World in 1630 and played a key role in the founding and development of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His...

Enter the witty and wise world of Lord Tredegar, a legendary figure of English aristocracy. This book collects the most memorable quotes and anecdotes of this colorful and fascinating character, revealing his sharp mind, warm heart, and wicked sense of humor. From politics to...

An autobiographical account of Davy Crockett's time in Texas, from his arrival in 1835 to his death at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. This classic of Western literature is a must-read for fans of frontier history and adventure.This work has been selected...

Raymond Lull: First Missionary to the Moslems is a comprehensive biography of the medieval Christian philosopher and missionary Raymond Lull, who devoted his life to promoting dialogue and understanding between Christians and Muslims. Author Floyd L. Carr provides a detailed account of Lull's life...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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,...

Mabel Dodge Luhan's Intimate Memories offers the brilliantly edited memoirs of one woman's rebellion against "the whole ghastly social structure" under which the United States had been buried since the Victorian era. Luhan fled the Gilded Age prison of the upper classes to lead...

Based on the diary Marion Kelsey kept while in the Women's Land Army during World War II, Victory Harvest is a personal remembrance of wartime Britain through the eyes of a young Canadian. Financed by a cousin, Kelsey travelled to England to be with...

In the space of less than twenty years, Napoleon turned Europe upside down. Rising from obscure origins to supreme power by a mixture of luck, audacity and military genius, he was able to harness the energies released by the French Revolution to resolve the...

Martin Van Buren was a one-term president whose public life has long been overshadowed by the more fiery personalities of his day--Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and John C. Calhoun. Nevertheless, Van Buren was a transforming political figure in American history, one of...

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...

In England, November 5 is Guy Fawkes Day, when fireworks displays commemorate the shocking moment in 1605 when government authorities uncovered a secret plan to blow up the House of Parliament--and King James I along with it. A group of English Catholics, seeking to...

John Buridan (ca. 1300-1361) was the most famous philosophy teacher of his time, and probably the most influential. In this important new book, Jack Zupko offers the first systematic exposition of Buridan's thought to appear in any language. Zupko uses Buridan's own conception of...

In a world full of wrong, one family did all they could to survive and stay on the right side of humanity.Amid the chaos of the first World War, a young German soldier, Adolf "Adi" Dindinger, stationed in Berlin and head of the Kaisergarde,...

In a world full of wrong, one family did all they could to survive and stay on the right side of humanity.Amid the chaos of the first World War, a young German soldier, Adolf "Adi" Dindinger, stationed in Berlin and head of the Kaisergarde,...

Vietnam Erased is the story of a Vietnam veteran whose war was not only fought in the jungles and on convoys-but inside his own mind. As a young Military Police soldier, he landed in Vietnam with a guitar in one hand and an M-60...

John and Susannah Morrissey have climbed farther than either imagined possible.From the rough riverfront streets of Troy and New York's brutal gambling halls, they now stand among the influential figures shaping post-Civil War America. Saratoga Springs rises around them. Political alliances deepen. Fortunes expand....

John and Susannah Morrissey have climbed farther than either imagined possible.From the rough riverfront streets of Troy and New York's brutal gambling halls, they now stand among the influential figures shaping post-Civil War America. Saratoga Springs rises around them. Political alliances deepen. Fortunes expand....

Who was Jeffrey Epstein, really? Who was he working for? Where'd he get all his money? Why are so many rich and powerful people moving heaven and earth to hide the truth? What could possibly be in the Epstein Files that's worse than what...

From the frozen chaos of revolutionary Russia comes the astonishing true story of one young Czech woman who risked everything for freedom.In 1918, as Europe collapsed into war, revolution, and bloodshed, nineteen-year-old Bozena Seidlová crossed enemy frontlines again and again as a secret courier...

A young man from the Finger Lakes of New Yorkfound himself pulled from small-town life into the discipline of the Army Air Corps, and then into the skies over Tunisia, where he fought the Nazi advance in North Africa. Follow his story in his...

This book stands as a testament of deep affection and respect for my Scottish grandmother's extraordinary life. Through these pages, I have endeavored to immortalize the turbulent early chapters of Isabella's journey-a narrative made possible by her remarkable bravery, resilience, and unyielding resolve.Isabella Hunter's...

"Messalina" by H. Stademann provides a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of Valeria Messalina, the third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Set during the height of the Roman Empire, this work examines the complex interplay of power, politics, and scandal within...

Reflecting on a life filled with vibrant experiences, I share my journey through the transformative 60s and 70s, exploring the essence of aging, love, politics, and philosophy. Join me as I navigate the complexities of growing older and the wisdom gained along the way.In...

Reflecting on a life filled with vibrant experiences, I share my journey through the transformative 60s and 70s, exploring the essence of aging, love, politics, and philosophy. Join me as I navigate the complexities of growing older and the wisdom gained along the way.In...

"Builders of the Bay Colony" is a masterful exploration of the individuals who shaped the early history of Massachusetts. Written by the renowned historian Samuel Eliot Morison, this work moves beyond dry chronologies to provide vivid biographical sketches of the men and women who...

"Stress creates an iron heart. But when relief comes, it's like sun after a storm."The war is over. Ruth Birk's brother has returned home safely, as have beloved friends, and her husband, Ray, no longer has to worry about being sent off to fight....

"Mary Todd Lincoln: An Appreciation of the Wife of Abraham Lincoln" offers a sympathetic and insightful portrait of one of America's most controversial and misunderstood First Ladies. Written by Honoré Morrow, this biographical work seeks to rehabilitate Mary Todd Lincoln's reputation, moving beyond the...

She was not just a queen. She was a force history could not ignore. What you're about to discover will change how you see Cleopatra forever. Not the legend shaped by rumor and propaganda, but the real woman who stood at the center of...

"Life of Ambrose Bierce" offers a comprehensive and intimate examination of one of the most enigmatic and formidable figures in American literature. Written by Walter Neale, a close associate of Bierce, this biography provides an insider's perspective on the man known for his razor-sharp...

"The Letters of Archie Butt, Personal Aide to President Roosevelt" offers a captivating and intimate look into the inner workings of the White House during one of the most dynamic periods in American history. Written by Archibald Willingham Butt, a trusted military aide and...

"Historians and baby boomers alike will recall the 1950s as a golden age. A golden age of television, sports and the American family dream. Steve Zettler's insightful Leave the Kid Alone, reveals the tarnish and the shadow that hung over this golden age... a...

"The Days I Knew" is the captivating memoir of Lillie Langtry, one of the most celebrated and influential figures of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Famously known as the "Jersey Lily," Langtry provides an intimate look into her extraordinary journey from a clergyman's daughter...

Come along and sing with us, as we accompany Jimmy Collier, the unsung 'Pied Piper' of the Civil Rights Movement, on an unbelievable journey. Reminisce about his humble beginnings in Ft. Smith, Ark., and the love for the Church that played a big part...

"Simon Kenton: His Life and Period, 1755-1836" provides a comprehensive biographical account of one of the most legendary figures of the American frontier. As a contemporary and companion of Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton played a pivotal role in the exploration and settlement of the...

What do a fearless leader, a brilliant scientist, and a visionary artist have in common?They changed the world.Discover 50 inspiring biographies of famous people who changed the world, a powerful collection of short, engaging life stories designed to spark curiosity, motivation, and a deeper...

"Builders of Greater Fort Wayne" is a comprehensive historical and biographical record detailing the influential figures who shaped the growth and development of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Written by esteemed local historian Bert J. Griswold, this work serves as an essential chronicle of the civic...

Author: Charlotte GrayISBN-10: 1982141980ISBN-13: 9781982141981Publisher: Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2024Pages: 466Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.16d

"Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans" is one of the most influential works of biography and history in Western literature. This volume continues the monumental task of chronicling the lives of illustrious figures from the ancient world, pairing prominent Greek statesmen and...

In the vast expanse of the Eurasian steppe, where rivers carved their paths through open grasslands and mounted confederations guarded the frontiers of their world, a queen confronted one of antiquity's most formidable conquerors.Tomyris: Queen of the Massagetae examines the historical and geopolitical confrontation...

During the 250th anniversary of American independence, questions have resurfaced about the original principles of the nation's Founding Fathers alongside modern worries regarding "Christian Nationalism."The Religious Life and Legacy of Thomas Jefferson goes to the core of these questions with evidence never seen before....

Firmly based on ancient literature and material evidence, this illustrated biography assesses the life of Agrippina the Younger (15-59 CE). Agrippina was declared "unique" by Tacitus, ancient Rome's most insightful political historian, both for her own political standing and as the daughter of a...

'Mead significantly expands our understanding of Montgomery himself, his motivation and his genius' GENERAL LORD RICHARD DANNATT'Deeply researched, highly insightful... Contains all anyone needs to know about Britain's most consequential soldier of the Second World War' ANDREW ROBERTS Known to all as 'Monty', Bernard...

Author: Inger SheilISBN-10: 0752469967ISBN-13: 9780752469966Publisher: History PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2012Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.87h x 5.12w x 0.55d

It has been over eight years since my husband chose to leave me. I have survived double knee replacement, two back surgeries, foot surgery and cancer in both my breasts. I know God was working for my survival through a terrible divorce and my...

Why Should You Read This BookThe White Képi at War: The Legion's Top Battles (1863-1991) is more than military history; it is a profound examination of the French Foreign Legion's role as an indispensable, specialized instrument of French power over the course of two...