Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Step into the opulent world of the Mughal Empire through the insightful lens of Emperor Jahangir himself in Memoirs of Jahangir, meticulously translated by Alexander Rogers and masterfully edited by Henry Beveridge. Spanning the formative years of Jahangir's reign from 1605 to 1627, this...

***GOLD MEDAL WINNER for Best Historical Biographies in the Global Book Awards 2024*** "Buttons in my soup" is the story of a boy, Moshe-Yankel Zisovitch, who survived the Holocaust.This is without a doubt one of the most fascinating testimonies of that dark period, thanks...

A View through the Fog is compelling, poignant, and packed with both moving and hilarious anecdotes. All human life (and death) is here. With his own distinct voice, McGee opens the door on the dizzying world of the Golden Gate Bridge-the beauty of both...

The story of the most acclaimed literary biography of the twentieth century--an ingeniously plotted, behind-the-scenes account of how the literary critic and scholar Richard Ellmann shaped James Joyce's reputation. Richard Ellmann's James Joyce, published in 1959, was hailed by Anthony Burgess as "the greatest...

A History of Polar Exploration in 50 Objects covers just over 150 years of polar exploration during which a mysterious southern continent and an elusive northern sea-route became less incognita and increasingly charted and understood. The objects of the title include instruments used by...

Inspiring stories of celebrities and locals who made their presence known in Wisconsin Discover intriguing true tales of legends and trailblazers who left their mark on Wisconsin's history and communities, including the Beatles, Georgia O'Keeffe, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Harrison Ford, Joni Mitchell, Abraham Lincoln, Oprah...

Euphemia Lamb was painted and sculpted by many renowned artists during the period before the First World War, such as Augustus John, Henry Lamb, Ambrose McEvoy, Jacob Epstein and James Dickson Innes. She was at the vanguard of modern British art. She was also...

A critical biography of the quietly inventive Renaissance architect. Filippo Brunelleschi is at once the most famous and most misunderstood architect of the Renaissance. The founding architect of the movement that led the way to modernity, his originality was not expressed in words or...

A harrowing first-person account of survival, Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson recounts Mary Rowlandson's 1676 abduction by Native Americans during King Philip's War. Her resilience and unwavering faith provide a powerful glimpse into early American history and the struggles...

New and selected writings by one of the United Kingdom's leading contemporary historians. As one of Britain's foremost constitutional experts and contemporary historians, Peter Hennessy has spent his professional life unpicking the arcane world of Whitehall and Westminster. He began his career as a...

An evenhanded reimagining of the Greek conqueror's life. This book offers a fresh perspective on the reign of Alexander the Great. It re-examines Alexander's military victories and personality while also exploring the impact of his campaigns on the people he conquered. Alexander's story, Stephen...

A valuable genealogy resource, this book includes eighty photos and illustrations, a listing of three generations of descendants, and a full index.From humble beginnings as a Quaker, to his later roles as sheriff, judge, politician, justice of the peace and even a gold rusher,...

"The Historical Pirates" is a captivating exploration of the lives and legacies of forty-five legendary figures who roamed the seas during the Golden Age of Piracy. From the fearless exploits of Blackbeard and Grace O'Malley to the cunning strategies of Francis Drake and Cheng...

This is a biography of Dr. Samuel Johnson written by James Boswell. It is regarded as an important stage in the development of the modern genre of biography; many have claimed it as the greatest biography written in English. While Boswell's personal acquaintance with...

The macabre tale of an eighteenth-century woman immortalised in folklore as the 'Manchester Mummy'. In 1835, the Manchester Natural History Society opened the doors of its museum. Taking pride of place in its collection were three mummies: one was Egyptian, one was Peruvian and...

Discover the life of Robert Lord Clive, British colonel and statesman who established British dominion in India. His story is vividly recounted from his own words, along with firsthand accounts from family papers and letters, to provide a unique glimpse into a historical figure...

A biography of Cardinal David Beaton, the Archbishop of St. Andrews who was one of the most powerful officials in Scotland during the 16th century and played an important role in the Scottish Reformation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

A riveting biography of the infamous Renaissance-era politician and military leader. Evans delves into the complex web of alliances, betrayals, and power struggles that characterized Borgia's life and career, shedding new light on one of history's most intriguing figures.This work has been selected by...

Journey back in time to the era of Reconstruction and the struggles of the American South, as seen through the eyes of a prominent lawyer, politician, and writer. In this memoir, Alfred Moore Waddell recalls his personal experiences and reflections on the changing times,...

This concise biography of George Peabody, the famous American philanthropist and financier, provides a fascinating glimpse into his life and legacy. Curry's engaging narrative covers Peabody's humble beginnings, his rise to prominence as a merchant and banker, and his charitable work on behalf of...

Discover the stories of Indiana's most prominent business, professional, and official leaders with this collection of biographical sketches and portraits. The book also includes notes on the history and character of the state itself.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...

In this day of the atheistic or agnostic stereotype that is attached to the man of science, it is refreshing to study the lives of eleven great scientists who professed Christ as their Lord and Savior. In these short biographies, we are presented with...

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,...

Author: Sunil KhilnaniISBN-10: 1799975924ISBN-13: 9781799975922Publisher: Tantor AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2016Format: CD

Adultery, impotence, and a cruel cross-examination all in the context of a famous bank failure, this precedent setting case, fueled by a fight to control a sizeable inheritance, recounts Bella's struggle to claim her own body, life and fortune from her husband and a...

A Slave Girl's Story is a slave biography by Kate Drumgoold that is written for the good of those that have written and prayed that the slaves might be a freed people, and have schools and books and learn to read and write for...

From drug dealers, dopers, slaves, soldiers, and everyday folks who are simply trying to see tomorrow, or wish to live or die with some sense of clarity, these are real people, historical and contemporary, who have adapted to life in the chinks of the...

It is astonishing that anyone lived this story. It is even more astonishing that anyone survived it. Stefan grows up in the grip of a raging famine. Stalin's Five Year Plan brings genocide to Ukraine - millions of people starve to death. To free...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1666 Edition.Author: Samuel PepysISBN-10: 149818801XISBN-13: 9781498188012Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.41d

This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.Author: John SymingtonISBN-10: 1494058871ISBN-13: 9781494058876Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 250Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.53d

You are just out of school, newly engaged to be married - and suddenly, you're in the middle of a war zone. This is the story of a girl on the brink of womanhood, who, long with her parents and sister, left their stable...

Eight-year-old Rose had everything a girl needed growing up in Vienna, Austria before World War II. She was christened as Rose Edith Irene Frances Brezcina, after several Catholic Saints and, although she did not know it then, she would need all of the divine...

Not many people would claim to be saints, or alternatively, consider themselves entirely without redeeming qualities. Some are unquestionably worse than others, but few have been held in greater infamy than Richard Plantagenet, afterwards Duke of Gloucester and, later still, King Richard III. Richard's...

In the 20 years between 1895 and 1915, two key leaders--Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois--shaped the struggle for African American rights. This book examines the impact of their fierce debate on America's response to Jim Crow and positions on civil rights throughout...

""Memories of the Indians and Pioneers of the Region of Lowell"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Cowley and published in 1862. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Lowell, Massachusetts, and the surrounding areas, from the time...

Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story Of An American Radical is a biographical account of Ralph Chaplin, an American labor activist and cartoonist who played a significant role in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) movement. The book explores Chaplin's life from his childhood in...

""From President to Prison 1925"" is a memoir written by Ferdinand Ossendowski, a Polish writer and adventurer. The book chronicles his experiences as a political exile in Soviet Russia during the early 1920s. Ossendowski, who had previously served as a president of the Polish...

""Man, Beast, Dust: The Story of Rodeo"" by Clifford P. Westermeier is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history and evolution of the sport of rodeo. The book delves into the origins of rodeo, tracing its roots back to the Spanish vaqueros and...

Author: Joseph Anthony BreigISBN-10: 1258418614ISBN-13: 9781258418618Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/30/2012Pages: 98Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.20d

""The Visitation of Shropshire, Part 1: Taken In The Year 1623, By Robert Tresswell, Somerset Herald, And Augustine Vincent (1889)"" is a historical book written by George Grazebrook. The book is a detailed account of the visitation of Shropshire, a county in England, that...

""The Northwest Coast, Including Oregon, Washington And Idaho: A Series Of Articles Upon The N. P. R. R. (1878)"" is a book written by George Henry Atkison that provides a detailed account of the Northwest coast of the United States, including Oregon, Washington, and...

The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story is a book written by Helen Ashe Hays and first published in 1880. It is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a young princess named Idleways who is cursed by a wicked fairy and falls...

""The Bank of Faith: Or A Life of Trust"" is a book written by William Huntington in 1889. In this book, the author explores the concept of faith and trust in God. He argues that faith is the key to a fulfilling life and...

George Rogers Clark And The Kaskaskia Campaign, 1777-1778 is a historical book written by Frederick Jackson Turner in 1903. The book recounts the story of the American Revolutionary War and the Kaskaskia Campaign, which was led by George Rogers Clark. The Kaskaskia Campaign was...

The Secrets of a Kuttite is a book written by Edward Opotiki Mousley and was published in 1921. The book is an authentic story of Kut, adventures in captivity, and Stamboul intrigue. The story revolves around the author's experiences during World War I, where...

The Gypsy Road: A Journey From Krakow To Coblentz is a travelogue written by Grenville Arthur James Cole and originally published in 1894. The book follows the author's journey through Europe, starting in Krakow, Poland and ending in Coblentz, Germany. Along the way, Cole...

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: According To The Several Original Authorities is a historical book written by Thorpe, Benjamin in 1861. The book is a compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which is a collection of annals in Old English chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons. The...

The Relation of Alvar Nunez Cabeca de Vaca is a historical account of the Spanish explorer's journey through what is now the southern United States and northern Mexico during the early 16th century. The book, originally written by Cabeca de Vaca himself, was first...

Mary II, Queen of England 1689-1694 is a historical biography written by Nellie M. Waterson. The book chronicles the life of Mary II, who ruled England alongside her husband, William III, during a time of political and religious turmoil. The book explores Mary's upbringing...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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...