Biography & Autobiography - Historical

From the winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize, an extraordinary story of the meteoric rise and fall of King James I's favorite, George Villiers, the first Duke of Buckingham.As the king's lover, Buckingham was one of the most flamboyant and enigmatic seventeenth-century Englishmen at...

During his seven-decade career in public life, George Sewall Boutwell sought to "redeem America's promise" of racial equality, economic equity, and the principled use of American power abroad. From 1840 to 1905, Boutwell was at the center of efforts to abolish slavery, establish the...

Discover the Titanic's Forgotten Sister: A Saga of Ambition, Tragedy, and LegacyStep into a world where grand dreams of engineering marvels on the high seas were born, a world where ambition and tragedy collide in the story of the largest ship of her time....

"Edward Thache: The Man Behind the Blackbeard Legend" is a captivating biography that delves into the life and times of one of history's most infamous pirates. Edward Thache, better known by his alias Blackbeard, was a notorious English pirate who terrorized the Caribbean seas...

This gripping biography documents the life and reign of Hattusili, one of the most famous and well-documented Hittite rulers. Hattusili ruled over the ancient kingdom of Anatolia (modern Turkey) during the 2nd millennium BC and was a political rival and, at the same time,...

Jean Savant's biography of Napoleon is a masterful work of scholarship and storytelling. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and the latest research, Savant provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a complex and controversial historical figure. From his early days in Corsica...

A comprehensive collection of biographies of prominent citizens of Knox County, Ohio, as well as a broader compendium of national figures. From political leaders to businessmen, artists to activists, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of America's most influential...

Explore the life and legacy of one of history's most fascinating figures with The Life of Saladin. Written by Saladin's contemporary and friend Beha Eddin, this classic biography offers a unique perspective on the great Muslim commander and his role in shaping the medieval...

Sir Henry Wotton was a 17th-century diplomat and writer who counted John Donne, Ben Jonson, and Francis Bacon among his friends. In this biographical sketch, Adolphus William Ward provides an overview of Wotton's life and career, highlighting his literary achievements and political influence.This work...

This book is a biography of Christopher Columbus, told from an unconventional perspective. The author argues that Columbus was not Italian, as is commonly believed, but rather a Spaniard of Jewish descent. The book draws on historical documents to make its case and provides...

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,...

In the summer of 1933, Karl J. Volk was sent from the United States to live with family members in Germany because his parents "could not cope with a baby in their lives." Little did they know that a dictator named Adolf Hitler had...

In 1926 the first Klingensmith Family Reunion was held. This is the story and genealogy, the family history, of the Klingenschmidt, Klingensmith, Steinle, Stanley, Arn, Carpenter, M ller, Miller, Bischoff, Bishop, and related families that were part of the Klingensmith Family Reunions. With many...

London. 1940. When World War II breaks out and men over eighteen are conscripted, Clarence Dover, a conscientious objector, refuses to go rather than compromise his principles. Instead he joins the Friend's Ambulance Unit. From the London Blitz to the far reaches of Asia,...

The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid is the biography of William H. Bonney, a.k.a. "Billy the Kid," a notorious gunman of the American Old West. Author Pat F. Garrett recounts the major events in Bonney's life, detailing his first murder at age 18...

Abraham Lincoln raved that this series of historical biographies gave him "just that knowledge of past men and events which I need. I have read them with the greatest interest. To them I am indebted for about all the historical knowledge I have." Considered...

'Alice in Wonderland' is a book loved worldwide by people of all ages. But 'Under His Hat' reveals other intriguing stories of Alice, who was known in real life as Alice Liddell, the daughter of Henry George Liddell, Dean of Christ Church College Oxford....

This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.Author: Gerold FrankISBN-10: 1494085232ISBN-13: 9781494085230Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 324Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.68d

This is a new release of the original 1939 edition.Author: Margaret R. SilerISBN-10: 1494006499ISBN-13: 9781494006495Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.23d

No Medals is a Christmas story wrapped around a search of government records to locate the file of a deceased, black World War II veteran, author Peter C. Banks's father, John Henry Banks Jr. The investigation to find the records begins in 2000 and...

Author: Van Cleve Janice Van Cleve, Janice Van CleveISBN-10: 1453523065ISBN-13: 9781453523063Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/06/2010Pages: 142Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

Author: Thomas T. Jr. FieldsISBN-10: 1441535403ISBN-13: 9781441535405Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2009Pages: 228Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

The Nowlin-Stone Genealogy is a comprehensive record of the descendants of James Nowlin, who immigrated to Pittsylvania County, Virginia from Ireland around 1700. The book was authored by James Edmund Nowlin and originally published in 1916. It contains detailed information on the Nowlin family...

""A History Of The Clan MacLean: From Its First Settlement At Duard Castle, In The Isle Of Mull, To The Present Period (1889)"" is a comprehensive account of the history of the Clan MacLean. Written by John Patterson MacLean, the book covers the origins...

CONTENTS Heredity and Environment Travel-Years The Journalist In Parliament The Great Ministry The Crimean War - Struggle with the Church The Congress of Paris The Pact of PlombiPres The War of 1859 - Villafranca Savoy and Nice The Sicilian Expedition The Kingdom of Italy...

""I Was Hitler's Doctor: His Intimate Life"" by Kurt Krueger is a memoir of the author's experiences as Adolf Hitler's personal physician from 1934 to 1945. Krueger provides a firsthand account of Hitler's daily routine, his health concerns, and his personal habits. The book...

Title: The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African.Author: Olaudah EquianoPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the...

Author: Johanna JohnstonISBN-10: 1258519976ISBN-13: 9781258519971Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2012Pages: 90Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.19d

Author: Amy MuseISBN-10: 1258129019ISBN-13: 9781258129019Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.30d

and OrvilleThe Papers Of Wilbur And Orville Wright, V1, 1899-1905 is a comprehensive collection of historical documents that chronicle the early years of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. This volume includes a range of materials, including letters, diaries, and technical notes, that provide...

Non-Violent Resistance: Satyagraha is a book written by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. This book is a collection of Gandhi's writings and speeches on the principles and practice of non-violent resistance, or satyagraha, which he developed and used during India's struggle...

The Texas Vendetta: Or The Sutton-Taylor Feud (1880) is a historical non-fiction book written by Victor M. Rose. The book narrates the infamous Sutton-Taylor Feud, which took place in Texas during the late 1800s. The feud was a violent and bloody conflict between two...

""I Was An NKVD Agent"" is a memoir written by Anatoli Granovsky, a former top Soviet spy who worked for the NKVD, the Soviet secret police agency, during the 1930s and 1940s. In this book, Granovsky provides a detailed account of his life as...

""Ancestry Of The Waters Family Of Marietta, Ohio"" is a book written by Wilson Waters and published in 1882. The book is a detailed genealogy of the Waters family, tracing their lineage back several generations. The author provides information on the family's origins, including...

A Memoir of Granville Sharp is a biographical work written by Charles Stuart and published in 1836. The book details the life and accomplishments of Granville Sharp, an English abolitionist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the movement to end the slave...

This book, titled ""Sir Henry Vane, Jr., Governor Of Massachusetts And Friend Of Roger Williams And Rhode Island"" by Henry Melville King, is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Sir Henry Vane Jr. Vane was a prominent figure in the early...

Cicero by Plutarch is a biographical work that delves into the life of the renowned Roman statesman, lawyer, and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero. Plutarch, a Greek historian and biographer, wrote this book in the 1st century AD, almost a century after Cicero's death. The...

The book ""Themistocles"" by Plutarch is a biography of the famous Athenian statesman and general, Themistocles. Themistocles was a key figure in the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis and played a significant role in the development of Athens as...

William Russell And His Descendants is a genealogical book written by Anna Russell Cognets in 1884. The book traces the lineage of William Russell, an early settler in Massachusetts, and his descendants. It provides a comprehensive account of the family's history, including their migration...

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...

Hints On The Management Of Hawks: To Which Is Added Practical Falconry Chapters Historical And Descriptive is a book written by James Edmund Harting and published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide to the management of hawks and falcons, covering all aspects...

The Trezevant Family In The United States is a historical book written by John Timothee Trezevant and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Trezevant family and their journey in the United States. It traces the family's lineage from their...

This beautiful book, complete with 73 vintage photos, inspires the heart It is the story of a twenty-year-old Polish immigrant, Karolina Franek Grabiec, her courageous 1913 journey to America, and her family's survival from bootlegging in the coal mines of West Virginia to living...

At the age of fifty and faced with severe depression, Salomea Genin began to write about her family's history. From stories both told and untold, Genin recreates the lives of the Zwerling family in the Jewish quarter of Lvov: Shulim, her strict and deeply...

"A narrative of a man's life in the southwest - what brought him there and how he came to love the land, its peoples, and its challenges. John Duncklee's memoirs remind us that individualism, personal courage, and honesty can still thrive in America." Jim...

""The Relics of Columbus"" is a historical book written by William Eleroy Curtis in 1893. The book is an illustrated description of the historical collection in the Monastery of La Rabida, which is located in Huelva, Spain. The collection includes various relics and artifacts...

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 September 1776, two men from Connecticut each embarked on a dangerous mission. One of the men, a soldier disguised as a schoolmaster, made his way to British-controlled Manhattan and began furtively making notes and sketches to bring back to the beleaguered Continental Army...

Author: John T. MorseISBN-10: 1434401464ISBN-13: 9781434401465Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2024Pages: 436Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d

In his third in a series of stimulating stories, which he likes referring to as his yarns, the author paints colorful portraits of real people who have either personally touched his life in some way or simply captured his imagination by the way they...