Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Peter Ling's acclaimed biography of Martin Luther King Jr provides a thorough re-examination of both the man and the Civil Rights Movement, showing how King grew into his leadership role and kept his faith as the challenges facing the movement strengthened after 1965. Ling...

The Journal of Thomas Isham of Lamport: In the County of Northampton (1875) is a historical book written by Thomas Isham. The book is a personal journal of Thomas Isham, who lived in Lamport, a village in the County of Northampton in England. The...

The Year of Decision, 1846 is a historical book written by Bernard DeVoto. It is a detailed account of the events that took place in the United States during the year 1846, which was a crucial year in American history. The book covers a...

""John Lee, Of Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, And His Descendants"" is a genealogical book written by Sarah Marsh Lee in 1878. It provides a comprehensive account of the Lee family, starting with John Lee of Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, who was born in 1639....

From these diaries and letters of a soldier in the Union Army emerges a revealing portrait of their author, a man caught up in a life-and-death struggle of national import. Compiled from the diaries kept by Owen Johnston Hopkins while he was on duty...

Rebecca Dickinson's powerful voice, captured through excerpts from the pages of her journal, allows colonial and revolutionary-era New England to come alive. Dickinson's life illustrates the dilemmas faced by many Americans in the decades before, during, and after the American Revolution, as well as...

Born in 1788, Eleazer Williams was raised in the Catholic Iroquois settlement of Kahnawake along the St. Lawrence River. According to some sources, he was the descendant of a Puritan minister whose daughter was taken by French and Mohawk raiders; in other tales he...

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 this "disarmingly amiable reminiscence" (The Atlantic Monthly) that "may be the best argument for the left since Marx" (The New Yorker), poet and writer Lisa Michaels blends memoir with social commentary to tell a remarkable tale of growing up as a child of...

Prize-winning journalist, bestselling author, and Fox political analyst Juan Williams takes readers into the life and work of a new generation of American Founders, from Rev. Billy Graham to Martin Luther King, Jr., who honor the original Founders' vision, even as they have quietly...

The first biography of the little-known real-life Tom Sawyer, told through a harrowing account of Sawyer's involvement in the hunt for a serial arsonist who terrorized mid-nineteenth century San Francisco.When San Francisco Daily Morning Call reporter Mark Twain met Tom Sawyer in 1863, he...

James Newman was a brilliant mathematician, the man who introduced the mathematical concept "googol" and "googolplex" (aka "google" and "googleplex") to the world, and a friend of Einstein's. He was also a notorious philanderer with an insatiable appetite for women and fast cars, a...

Stefano Dall'Aglio sheds new light on the notorious Florentine Lorenzino de' Medici (also known as Lorenzaccio) and on two of the most infamous assassinations of Italian Renaissance history. In 1537 Lorenzino changed the course of history by murdering Alessandro de' Medici, first duke of...

Edward I--one of the outstanding monarchs of the English Middle Ages--pioneered legal and parliamentary change in England, conquered Wales, and came close to conquering Scotland. A major player in European diplomacy and war, he acted as peacemaker during the 1280s but became involved in...

Author: David MaceyISBN-10: 0679757929ISBN-13: 9780679757924Publisher: VintageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/1995Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.72lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.04w x 1.56d

An extraordinary story of courage, forgiveness and reconciliation. Sabina Wolanski was just 12 years old when her home town in Poland was invaded by Nazis. In her diary, along with innocent adolescent longings, she recorded what happened next: the humiliations and terrors, the murder...

Author: Ron GosbeeISBN-10: 1039198325ISBN-13: 9781039198326Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2024Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.01lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d

Author: Den DoverISBN-10: 1035837684ISBN-13: 9781035837687Publisher: Austin MacauleyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2024Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.52d

Author: Kenny HarmonISBN-13: 9798895310427Publisher: Writers Branding LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/08/2024Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d

Author: Horace Leon Sr. IveyISBN-13: 9798891126084Publisher: Covenant BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2024Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d

Author: Harper BlackwoodISBN-13: 9798330348299Publisher: Harper Blackwood PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2024Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.25d

The history of wars in India, along with numerous minor and major operations, is well-documented and accessible to the public. Surprisingly, much of this documentation emphasizes tactical battles conducted by units and tactical formations under corps and groups of corps, often at the expense...

A first-hand account of a daring and brash adventurer whose exploits shaped the American West.In 1830, a mysterious traveler, known only as a passenger from Vera Cruz, caught the attention of Cincinnati locals with his cryptic remarks about Mexico. Little did they know, this...

The book is a factual account of the life of an average English speaking white South African male born into a poor to a middle-class family. A boy who had a very good upbringing in a loving, Christian family left home at the age...

Ingrate Illegal British-Empire Power Hungry Criminal King George VI; Jealous, Inferiority Complex OCD Suffering Envious Jewish-British Criminal PM Winston Churchill; And Devious Jewish Race Criminals Conspired FDR's/My Murder"The God Almighty Lord Shiva Re-incarnated, Inspired, and Intuition Blessed" All Time Greatest American President, the erstwhile...

Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck's biography explores his pivotal roles in transforming the British and Indian Armies through campaigns and strategic commands.Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck is a study not only of the individual but also of how the British Army, Indian Army and the Empire...

"Bartholomew de Las Casas: His Life, Apostolate, and Writings" through Francis Augustus MacNutt offers a comprehensive exploration of the top notch lifestyles and contributions of Bartholomew de Las Casas. Las Casas, a sixteenth-century Spanish Dominican friar, become a key parent in advocating for the...

A provocative and unique look at how the women Hemingway loved shaped this literary legend Ernest Hemingway's passion was writing, and he was inspired by a lifetime of daring adventures and encouraged by the many women in his life. He nurtured his creativity by...

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Kingdom of Dahomey to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Kingdom of Dahomey, a West African Kingdom which lasted for more than three hundred years, takes us into the...

History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Chernobyl Disaster to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. Chernobyl was a nuclear disaster that occurred in Ukraine in 1986, caused by a combination of human error and a...

This fascinating memoir by James Clyman offers a first-hand account of life on the American frontier in the 19th century. Edited by Charles L. Camp and featuring portraits and maps, this book is a unique window into the world of the American West.This work...

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...

Ce livre fascinant retrace la vie d'Ali Pasha de Tepelini, une figure clé de l'histoire albanaise qui a régéné tous les aspects de la vie politique, économique et sociale de la région. L'auteur nous livre une enquête minutieuse sur la vie complexe de cette...

This biography chronicles the life of William the Silent, a key figure in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century. It includes insights from William's own letters, as well as accounts from his friends and enemies.This work has been selected by...

The Life of Flora MacDonald and Her Adventures with Prince Charles is a captivating first-hand account of the adventures of two of history's most fascinating characters. Flora MacDonald's bravery and loyalty to the exiled prince are an inspiration, and her memoirs offer a glimpse...

This book is an authoritative biography of Patrick Henry, one of America's founding fathers and a crucial figure in the American Revolution. Wirt's detailed and compelling narrative captures both the complexity and brilliance of Henry's character, illuminating his contributions to the fight for independence...

Ivan the terrible was a horrible mechanic. He thought he knew everything there was to know about cars, but he was actually very incompetent. He would often misdiagnose problems, and he would always take longer than expected to complete repairs.This made him a very...

Discover the story of a man who lived with a secret for 75 years and was determined to speak out against corruption. In this book, readers will learn how to stand up against injustice and speak out for what is right. This book will...

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,...

Here is a story that you will love and will remembered.Author: Gregory And Ada BeuchertISBN-10: 8428214131ISBN-13: 9798428214130Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2022Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d

I must tell you, though, that this is not a history lesson, but a story-book. There are many facts in school histories, that seem to children to belong to lessons only. Some of these you will not find here. But you will find some...

Based upon a true story of a courageous couple and their three children escaping the Russian communists during the 1956 Hungarian revolution, The Eleventh Arrow not only captures the essence of the time period, but also gives readers a glimpse at Hungarian history.Author: Eva...

The never-before-published diaries of Alathea Fitzalan Howard--who spent her teenaged years living out World War II in Windsor Great Park with her close friends Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth, the future queen of the United Kingdom--provide an extraordinary and intimate look at the British...

In this moving dramatic monologue, Samuel Johnson celebrates the life of his favourite cat, Hodge, Robin Saikia perfectly captures the essence of Johnson and the spirit of the age. Johnson tells us how he came to like cats and how he came to own...

Drawing upon his Welsh and Jewish heritage, Dannie Abse presents a rich autobiography that chronicles his life as both a doctor and an author. Humorous and poignant, this new edition not only includes the acclaimed first volume A Poet in the Family, but also...

Preacher, soldier, rebel: Who was the author of Pilgrim's Progress, one of the most influential books ever written? John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress is one of the most important works of English literature. Translated into more than 200 languages, it once rivalled the Bible in...

In 1961, 16-year-old Brenda Travis was a youth leader of the NAACP branch in her hometown of McComb, Mississippi. She joined in the early stages of voter registration, and when the Freedom Rides and direct action reached McComb, she and two SNCC workers sat-in...

This biography provides a look into the background of a man variously described as a dandy, an unkempt wanderer, and a gifted artist.Author: Stanley Clisby ArthurISBN-10: 1565548159ISBN-13: 9781565548152Publisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/1999Pages: 544Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.21d