Biography & Autobiography - Historical

"Forgotten Ladies" is an engaging exploration of the lives and legacies of nine American women who, despite their significant presence in their own times, have been largely overlooked by the annals of history. Authored by the noted historian Richardson Wright, this collection of biographical...

"The Boys' Life of Colonel Lawrence" is a compelling biographical account of one of the most enigmatic and heroic figures of the twentieth century, T.E. Lawrence, famously known as Lawrence of Arabia. Written by Lowell Thomas, the journalist and adventurer who played a pivotal...

In "Hannibal", G.P. Baker presents a compelling and detailed biography of one of history's greatest military commanders. The narrative follows the life of the Carthaginian general who famously crossed the Alps with his war elephants to challenge the might of the Roman Republic. Set...

"Bismarck" is a masterful psychological portrait of the man who forged the German Empire. Written by Emil Lodwig, this work delves deep into the character of Otto von Bismarck, exploring the internal contradictions and iron will that defined his political career. The narrative traces...

"Arrian" Volume 1 presents a definitive historical account of one of antiquity's most formidable figures: Alexander the Great. Written by the historian and philosopher Arrian of Nicomedia, this work-commonly known as the "Anabasis of Alexander"-is widely regarded as the most reliable extant source on...

"As God Made Them; Portraits of Some Nineteenth-Century Americans" is a masterful collection of biographical sketches that delves into the lives of prominent 19th-century American figures. Utilizing his signature "psychographic" approach, Gamaliel Bradford explores the inner character and psychological depths of seven influential men:...

"As God Made Them; Portraits of Some Nineteenth-Century Americans" is a masterful collection of biographical sketches that delves into the lives of prominent 19th-century American figures. Utilizing his signature "psychographic" approach, Gamaliel Bradford explores the inner character and psychological depths of seven influential men:...

"The Pirates' Who's Who Giving Particulars of the Lives & Deaths of the Pirates & Buccaneers" is a comprehensive biographical dictionary dedicated to the colorful and often violent history of maritime outlaws. Written by noted historian Philip Gosse, this work serves as an essential...

"The Godlike Daniel" is a compelling biographical study of one of the most influential and charismatic figures in American history: Daniel Webster. Written by Samuel Hopkins Adams, this work brings to life the man known for his thunderous oratory, legal brilliance, and dominant presence...

"Annie Oakley, Woman at Arms" is a compelling biographical account of one of the most iconic figures of the American Frontier. Born Phoebe Ann Mosey, the woman who would become world-famous as Annie Oakley transformed from a humble Ohio trapper into a global sensation...

The Fight for Freedom. The Cost of Leadership. The Birth of a Nation.As the flames of revolution ignite, George Washington steps into a role he never sought but cannot refuse-Commander in Chief of an army unprepared for war and a nation struggling to define...

Every family has a story, and this is the story of the last four generations of my family . . .So begins The Dorchesters-a remarkable story about a remarkable family. Told from the perspective of Frank, part of the third generation, it chronicles the...

Every family has a story, and this is the story of the last four generations of my family . . .So begins The Dorchesters-a remarkable story about a remarkable family. Told from the perspective of Frank, part of the third generation, it chronicles the...

PLEASE NOTE: Updated 2025/26 with the death of Tom Stoppard, Royal Scandals here and in related Norway, Epstein related scandal fall out + the connected historical Guinness WWII scandals, etc. But first: - PART 16b: STOPPARD AND CRICKETING PINTER..John thought old wicket-keeping hard stop...

She arrived in Kenya as a Princess and left as a Queen.In February 1952, Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary of England traveled to colonial Kenya with her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. While staying at Treetops in the Aberdare Range, history changed forever.On 6...

The astonishing true story behind the 1977 Vancouver Safety Deposit Vaults robbery--one of Canada's most ambitious and mysterious heists.What began as background research for a crime novel evolved into a years-long investigation, leading Levers to police archives and forgotten news stories. Despite the passage...

No Borders: Journeys Across Islands and Continents is the autobiography of eminent historian Professor Wang Gungwu. Respected the world over for his interpretation of the Sinic civilisation, he delves into his own annals to tell his story. From vantage points in Malaya, London, Australia,...

One Wrong Mile. One Silent Stop. One Highway Turned Deadly.Florida 1975: Murder Waiting on Every Mile pulls you into a sun-bleached state hiding a growing darkness along its highways. Between 1975 and 1976, ordinary drives ended in terror as travelers with sudden flat tires...

From the war-ravaged mountains of Afghanistan to the cyclone-battered coasts of Madagascar, From Despair to Hope is a gripping memoir of humanitarian service forged in the world's most dangerous and desperate places.Farid Daya, a dedicated field operative for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)...

The fourth and final volume of the highly-acclaimed autobiographical cycle of Jewish memoir and history.Bridge Builder: My Life Since the Holocaust is the fourth and final volume of Shimon Redlich's autobiographical cycle, which began with Together and Apart in Brezany (2002), a description of...

"It was a pleasure meeting you in all your Highland glory." -The Queen to Ian, 1987. "Get out of the way, don't ruin Ian's photograph, " The Queen teased her dog as it wandered into the frame. "Ian, my wife and I will treasure...

Alexander Hamilton wrote, in part, "...the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint." Hamilton, born in poverty, rose to prominence because of his way with words, his skilled prose serving the war effort by enflaming a...

March 16, 1944: former New York Giants starter Col. Florimond Duke, Capt. Guy Nunn, and Maj. Alfred Suarez embarked on the most dangerous mission of their military careers, Operation: SPARROW, a covert mission that would have them parachuting deep into Europe to negotiate Hungary's...

Book Description: The Mat Never Ends is a powerful, unflinching memoir by former Tomb Guard and combat veteran SSG (R) Joseph L. Hull, LCSW, who invites readers to walk beside him through the sacred silence of Arlington National Cemetery to the hidden battlefields of...

I understood he felt he was nearing his time, when he asked me to help him collect his memories and write a biography of his life. Cav Felice Zadro, eldest of five, was born in Italy in 1913 and lived his youth while WW1...

Out of Empire: the Vintage Year 1912 follows the remarkable life of Patrick Hearn, whose journey reflects the global transformations of the twentieth century. From the traditions of a British public school to a French university and into the British Army during the Great...

What does it mean to be an American? Historian Daniel J. Boorstin, one of the most important public intellectuals of the twentieth century, spent a lifetime pondering that question. In his revelatory book The American, Boorstin's son Jon, a novelist and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, probes...

He fled a scandal. He built a sporting empire. He left behind a legacy-largely forgotten in his homeland.Con Jones-born Thomas Shortel-was a bookmaker, a fugitive, a family man, and a genius sports promoter who reshaped Canadian soccer and lacrosse in the early 20th century....

Lawyer and royalist, political prisoner and polemicist, Pierre de Belloy (c. 1550-1611) had the misfortune to live through interesting times. During the 1580s, Belloy became a notorious opponent of the French Catholic League for his position as the leading Catholic apologist for the cause...

This "Portrait and Biographical Album of Sangamon County, Illinois," originally published in 1891, offers a comprehensive look at the lives and legacies of the region's prominent citizens. Compiled by the Chapman Brothers of Chicago, this historical record provides invaluable insights into the families, professions,...

The remarkable story of how a pragmatic and innovative engineer overcame technical and financial challenges to revolutionise the transport and delivery of coal above and below ground. With extensive original research and fully illustrated, the story of how a man with no formal schooling...

A tender, richly textured collection of stories that blend memory and imagination, culture and identity, past and present.In Whispers, Romana Capek-Habekovic brings to life a series of deeply personal and evocative autofiction stories rooted in her Croatian heritage and immigrant experience in America. With...

A Grand Duchess, Volume 2 delves into the life of Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, a prominent figure in German history and a central figure in the Classical Circle of Weimar. Frances A. Gerard meticulously chronicles Anna Amalia's influence on the cultural and intellectual...

"The Life and Letters of George Bancroft" offers an intimate glimpse into the world of one of America's most influential historians and statesmen. This collection, compiled by M. A. De Wolfe Howe, brings together a carefully curated selection of Bancroft's personal correspondence and significant...

From the Washington Post's first race and ethnicity reporter, a poignant investigation into the aftermath of the Great Migration, the promise of a Second Great Migration, and what future Black communities could look like across America in this eye-opening and thoughtful study, a mix...

The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth, Volume 3, by William Roscoe, offers a detailed examination of the reign of Pope Leo X, a pivotal figure of the Renaissance. This volume delves into the political, cultural, and religious landscape of the early 16th...

Delve into the life and times of one of America's most iconic presidents with "Abraham Lincoln, A History, Volume 10" by John G. Nicolay. This meticulously researched biography offers a comprehensive account of Lincoln's journey through a pivotal period in American history. From his...

Explore the life and reign of one of history's most legendary figures in L. Gordon Rylands's "Croesus, King of Lydia." This historical account delves into the opulent kingdom of Lydia and the reign of its famously wealthy king, Croesus. From his interactions with wise...

Explore the remarkable life of the Marquis de Lafayette in this compelling biography by Martha Foote Crow. From his pivotal role in the American Revolution to his involvement in the French Revolution, "Lafayette" traces the journey of a man dedicated to the ideals of...

Discover the fascinating life and works of Arthur Hall of Grantham in this detailed biography by Herbert Gladstone Wright. As a Member of Parliament, courtier, and the first translator of Homer into English, Hall was a significant figure in the Elizabethan era. This volume...

"A Genealogical Record of the Brown Family" by George Hoffman Penrose offers a detailed exploration into the lineage and history of the Brown family. This meticulously researched record provides invaluable insights for anyone interested in tracing their ancestry or understanding the broader historical context...

Delve into the captivating story of one of the 19th century's most flamboyant and controversial figures in "The Life and Times of Col. James Fisk, Jr." This biography offers a comprehensive and impartial account of the remarkable career of James Fisk, Jr., a prominent...

Meet Richard Barsam, a university professor who played peek-a-boo with Greta Garbo, and was asked by Marilyn Monroe to assist her in getting out of her limousine. Who had contacts with Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Sean Connery, and Jackie Kennedy, Who wrote eighteen books...

Experience supernatural peace in this powerful memoir set in East Jerusalem before and after Israel declared war on Hamas on October 7, 2023. A journey of faith in the midst of conflict.Author: Sharon BranerISBN-13: 9798349297809Publisher: Self PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2025Pages: 100Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x...

The Wanted Book is a compendium of role models presented as Old West wanted posters. The collection is composed of singers, entertainers, social activists, political figures, sports heroes, and business leaders from the United States and abroad. Some are historical. Some are current. All...

About the BookA lover or a hater, a saint or a satan, a liberator or an oppressor? Was he a protector of the weak, the saviour of their lives or just another arch nemesis of their rights and lives? Who was Shah Jahan truly?...

" Steven Joyce was one of the most senior ministers in the Key National Government and the National Party's campaign strategist since 2005. He entered Parliament in 2008 when National came back into power and led the party's winning campaigns in 2011 and 2014....

The dashes between the numbers tell life stories of courage, honor, commitment, love, and even shame, but each and every one of them defines a part of who I am. For this, I am grateful. I pray that their light continues to shine on...

The story of Edward "Ned" Hector reveals overlooked Black heroism in the American Revolution.A young white boy comes home from watching a reenactment battle at the Brandywine battlefield, imagining what it must have been like to be George Washington. His Black friend returns with...

The Red Hills of Home tells the life and adventures of Georgia Boy Red, a farm boy who grew up in the southernmost hills of Georgia from the early 1930s to the 1950s. Born during the Great Depression, he came of age during the...