Biography & Autobiography - Historical

"Richelieu: A Study" is a profound examination of one of history's most influential and complex statesmen, Armand Jean du Plessis, Cardinal-Duc de Richelieu. Written by the acclaimed historian and man of letters Hilaire Belloc, this work delves into the life and political legacy of...

Embark on a journey through the life behind the mother of cozy mysteries like Murder on The Orient Express and And Then There Were None with this captivating literary biography and stunning celebration of Agatha Christie.100 short entries take you through moments from Agatha...

Book Six of Volume II is part of a complete eighteen-book edition of The Diaries of Theodor Herzl, documenting the inner history of political Zionism through the words of its principal architect.This volume covers the decisive months of 1899, a period marked by uncertainty,...

Uncover the little-known story of Gouverneur Morris, the brilliant yet overlooked Founding Father whose visionary ideas from writing key components of the US Constitution to helping create America's first bank to holding an unwavering stance against slavery shaped the nation's future. When George Washington...

Shura tells the true story of a Jewish woman born in Lithuania at the beginning of the Great War. As a teenager she uncovers a secret that sets her on a life-altering course.Already a wife and mother when World War II arrives, she struggles...

"The Adventures of Johnny Appleseed" is a captivating biographical narrative that brings to life one of America's most enduring folk heroes. This work explores the remarkable journey of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, as he traverses the rugged American frontier during the...

In this third book of Volume I, Theodor Herzl continues his extraordinary political and personal journey during the decisive year of 1896, when the Zionist idea began to take concrete diplomatic shape. Through detailed diary entries, Herzl records his intense negotiations with European statesmen,...

St. Athanasius: The Life of St. Antony (Ancient Christian Writers) is a seminal work that offers a detailed account of the life and legacy of St. Antony, a pivotal figure in Christian monasticism. Athanasius narrates Antony's transformation from a wealthy youth to a revered...

An intimate examination of Oscar Award-winning film and stage actress Geraldine Page, written with compassion and honesty by her only daughter, Angelica Page. Bountiful: Growing Up with Geraldine Page is the first book about the legendary artist, presenting a one-of-a-kind look at her body...

The book contains the memoirs of Robert van Voren covering the period 1977-2008 and provides unique insights into the dissident movement in the Soviet Union in the 1980s, both inside the country and abroad.As a result of his close friendship with many of the...

"The Schuyler Mansion At Albany: Residence Of Major-general Philip Schuyler, 1762-1804" offers a detailed look at the historic home of a prominent figure in American history. Georgina Schuyler provides readers with an intimate portrayal of the Schuyler Mansion, examining its architectural significance and its...

The History Of John, Duke Of Marlborough, meticulously recounts the life and campaigns of one of Britain's most celebrated military figures. Authored by John Bancks, this biography offers a detailed narrative of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, and his pivotal role in...

149 out of 193 UN member states have now recognised the state of Palestine, but three permanent members of the UN Security Council have yet to do so. At least one has actually hampered the Security Council's efforts to accept the recommendations of the...

"The Dickinson Family of Milton and Litchfield" chronicles the lineage of the Dickinson family, focusing on their presence and history in Milton and Litchfield, Connecticut. Compiled by Anthon Temple Gesner, this genealogical work traces the family's ancestry, providing valuable insights into their origins, migrations,...

"Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, Commandeur of Jaffnapatam (Afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697" offers a rare glimpse into the administration of the Dutch East India Company in the late 17th century. Originally written as guidance for the Council of Jaffnapatam during Zwaardecroon's absence, this...

"Memoirs of a Captivity in Japan" recounts the remarkable experiences of Vasili Mikhaïlovitch Golovnin, a Russian naval officer, who was captured and held in Japan during the years 1811, 1812, and 1813. This gripping memoir offers a rare glimpse into early 19th-century Japan, a...

"A Record of the Descendants of Robert Dawson, of East Haven, Conn." by Charles C. Dawson, meticulously details the lineage of the Dawson family, tracing its roots and branches through numerous allied families. This comprehensive genealogical work, originally published in 1874, provides a rich...

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Exquisite.... Rarely has there been a more powerful account of the 20th century's horrors." --Rosemary Sullivan, author of Stalin's Daughter The masterful narration of a daughter's decades-long quest to understand her extraordinary mother, who was born in Lenin's Soviet Union, served...

Scotichronicon, comprising Bishop Keith's Catalogue of Scottish Bishops, Enlarged, is a valuable historical resource for those interested in the ecclesiastical history of Scotland. This edition, enlarged with notes and biographical sketches, provides a detailed account of the lives and careers of numerous Scottish bishops....

Delve into the mind of one of America's Founding Fathers with "Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies From the Papers of T. Jefferson." This comprehensive two-volume set offers a unique window into the life and thoughts of Thomas Jefferson through his personal writings. Explore his memoirs,...

“Lincoln in New England, Volume 1” explores Abraham Lincoln's connections to and influence within the New England region. Authored by Percy Coe Eggleston and originally published in 1922, this meticulously researched historical work delves into the political, social, and cultural interactions between Lincoln and...

When Emperor Meiji began his rule in 1867, Japan was a splintered empire dominated by the shogun and the daimyos, cut off from the outside world, staunchly antiforeign, and committed to the traditions of the past. Before long, the shogun surrendered to the emperor,...

For nine-year-old Mickey, the early fifties were not the Ozzie and Harriet fantasy of love and security. Instead, they were years of abandonment, unimaginable cruelty, and virtual slavery. This memoir reveals Mickey's devastating experiences of being handed off from one abusive person to another...

From the Heart is an appropriate title for this book as Alejandro Modena reveals, with stark emotion, the challenges of growing up in poverty in a mixed and ever-changing culture where the primary imperative was to survive. Jews, Arabs and Christians all lived together...

Our Robin is Read: Voices from the Wayside is a compilation of letters, known as a "Round Robin," between Ellen and her seven siblings, starting in the early 1940s and continuing through the early 1970s. In fact, the children of all the Gray siblings...

In 1837 George Borrow, the brilliant polyglot and future author of best-sellers, arrived in Madrid as agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society with the assignment to print and distribute a Protestant version of the New Testament in a staunchly Catholic land. In...

This book tells the tragic story of William De Lancey, who became one of the first professional staff officers in the British Army, worked for Wellington throughout the Penisular War, and was his chief-of-staff at the Battle of Waterloo. His wife Magdelene Hall led...

Kurt Pick was born in 1912, the only child of Austrian Jewish parents. In 1938, he had to leave his home in Vienna, fleeing the Nazi persecution of the Jews. He was captured but escaped and succeeded in being smuggled into Brussels, where he...

Louie Bennett (1870-1956) was one of the most prominent female public figures of the Irish twentieth century. A suffrage campaigner, an advocate of peace, and an important trade unionist, she was an influential personality on the international stage as well as in Ireland. Despite...

In The Riddle of the Sands, a gripping spy story set amongst the shoals and mists of the North Sea coast in the years before the First World War, Erskine Childers fathered the modern genre of spy adventures, as well as writing a great...

When James McKenna first published his personal recollections of life in Bridgeton, he had no idea how quickly and widely his account of everyday life in the East End of Glasgow in the 1950s and 60s would be embraced by former inhabitants - including...

The Gothic gem of Arbury Hall, set in an historic park in Warwickshire, lies adjacent to the Manor of Astley. These manors have been home to generations of Newdegates, after the family gradually transferred most of their interests from their previous home, Harefield Manor...

John Lambert's life and career have long deserved this revealing study. The man who made Cromwell Lord Protector in 1653 also stopped him becoming king in 1657; and Lambert was the originator of the Instrument of Government, on which Cromwell's Protectorate was based. Committed...

'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Amr al-Awza'i (c.707-774) was Umayyad Syria's most influential jurist, part of a generation of scholars who began establishing the first formal structures for the preservation and dissemination of religious knowledge. Following the Abbasid revolution, they provided a point of stability in...

An inspiring account of struggle, survival and coping with life during the early twentieth century... Two sailors sit astride camels at the Pyramids, on leave from guarding Suez against attack in 1914. Crewmen scramble from the flooded engine room of their cruiser 'Warrior' as...

Using science, history, and family lore to unearth a new understanding of how a legend was made, this is the full story of the most famous siege in Australian historyWhen Ned Kelly fought his "last stand" at Glenrowan, he made his suit of armor...

Sigi had just turned 15 and living a carefree life in Poland when World War II was declared. Within days, Germany crossed the Polish border and randomly, to assert their intentions, exterminated Jews and Poles. The Siegreich family relocated further into Poland, to Bedzin,...

Long overlooked in standard reference works, pioneering women medievalists finally receive their due in Women Medievalists and the Academy. This comprehensive edited volume brings to life a diverse collection of inspiring figures through memoirs, biographical essays, and interviews. Covering many different nationalities and academic...

In this masterful narrative, Winston Groom brings his signature storytelling panache to the tale of our nation's most fascinating founding fathers--Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams--painting a vivid picture of the improbable events, bold ideas, and extraordinary characters who created the United States...

Events make history. But it is the people who produce these events that are the real history makers.Author: Larue W PiercyISBN-10: 1566470633ISBN-13: 9781566470636Publisher: Mutual PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2007Pages: 48Format: Paperback

Originally published in 1903, this charming diary of an Illinois farm girl details life on the prairie, including daily activities and descriptions of the land. The diary uses dated entries through the winter months, beginning in September and continuing through June of the following...

The diaries, letters, and sketches of Elizabeth Simcoe are drawn upon as sources in this portrayal of the energetic and remarkable woman who came to Upper Canada with her husband when he was appointed lieutenant governor.Author: Mary Beacock FryerISBN-10: 1550020641ISBN-13: 9781550020649Publisher: Dundurn PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

An enormous bird's nest is found in the attic. Hundreds of photographs and letters are tangled in its straw. The first letter begins: 'Well dear friend, I note all you said about Mr Bowen and that vile woman.' When Tony Nicholson and his family...

Road to Belwasa is in many respects a sequel to the author's first book, A Dip at the Sangam, which was short listed for the First Book Guyana Prize for Literature. Growing up in Sand Reef, Reuben had heard tales about his great-grandfather, about...

This memoir invites readers to explore stages of their own spiritual journey. Bianchi graphically describes his path from an Italian immigrant family on the West Coast, through twenty years as a Jesuit, to being a professor of religious studies at Emory University. As he...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.Author: Frederick MeyerISBN-10: 1497999138ISBN-13: 9781497999138Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 254Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1869 Edition.Author: John MacLeanISBN-10: 1497946247ISBN-13: 9781497946248Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 94Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.19d

This is a new release of the original 1952 edition.Author: Joseph Kinsey HowardISBN-10: 1494121050ISBN-13: 9781494121051Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 612Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.78lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 1.24d

This is a new release of the original 1945 edition.Author: United States Fifth ArmyISBN-10: 1494000474ISBN-13: 9781494000479Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.19d

The last testament by the one of the greatest anti-heroes of the late twentieth century.Author: Reginald KrayISBN-10: 1447249232ISBN-13: 9781447249238Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2013Pages: 350Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.78d