Biography & Autobiography - Political

The intellectual biography of a Victorian Liberal polymath James Bryce (1838-1922) was a leading figure in Britain's Liberal Party and a distinguished historian, a versatile scholar-politician who moved seamlessly between academia and politics. He was, among many other things, a cabinet minister and a...

A major new history of Churchill in the 1930s, showing how his meetings at Chartwell, his country home, strengthened his fight against the Nazis In the 1930s, amidst an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power....

Author: Louis P. MasurISBN-10: 0197684912ISBN-13: 9780197684917Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2025Pages: 184Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2025

Author: Ryan GrimISBN-10: 1250869099ISBN-13: 9781250869098Publisher: Holt PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/22/2025Pages: 336Format: Paperback

Milton Friedman: The Economist Who Defined Liberty Exploring His Legacy in Ideas, Markets, and Public DiscourseDiscover the remarkable life and ideas of Milton Friedman, a man whose influence on modern economics and public policy continues to shape the world today. This book offers a...

For tens of millions of Americans, Tucker Carlson was long the only voice on cable news providing a counternarrative to establishment Washington and the mainstream press on the most important issues of our time: the Covid-19 vaccine, January 6th, the Ukraine war, even UFOs,...

This book is a biography of Charles Jared Ingersoll, a lawyer, politician, and cultural figure of the early United States. It traces his life from his birth in Philadelphia in 1782 to his death in 1862, and explores his contributions to various fields, such...

Now in paperback with a new preface by the author, the instant #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller! "A rollicking, foul-mouthed" [memoir]....Boehner has delivered a classic Washington 'tell-all, ' albeit one with his typical jocular style."--The Washington Post Former Speaker of...

The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens is a biography written by Hazard Stevens that details the life and accomplishments of the titular figure. Isaac Ingalls Stevens was a prominent figure in American history, serving as a military officer, politician, and governor of the Washington...

""Overland From Southampton To Queensland"" is a travelogue written by Matthew Henry Marsh in 1867. The book details Marsh's journey from Southampton, England to the Australian state of Queensland, which he undertook in order to seek his fortune in the goldfields. Marsh describes the...

Stuart's Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign is a historical book written by John Singleton Mosby, first published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the role played by cavalry commander J.E.B. Stuart and his troops during the Gettysburg Campaign of the American...

Sun Yat-Sen: His Political and Social Ideals is a book written by Leonard Shihlien Hsu that provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and work of Sun Yat-Sen, a Chinese revolutionary and political leader who played a pivotal role in the overthrow of the...

Famous Fourth: The Story Of The 4th Infantry Division is a book written by H.W. Blakeley that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the 4th Infantry Division, a renowned division of the United States Army. The book begins with the division's formation in 1917...

""An Introduction to Antoine Bechamp"" by Douglas Hume is a comprehensive overview of the life, work, and ideas of the French scientist Antoine Bechamp. Bechamp, a contemporary of Louis Pasteur, is often overshadowed by his more famous counterpart, but Hume argues that Bechamp's contributions...

The 28th Division In France is a book written by Eugene Gilbert that provides a detailed account of the experiences of the 28th Division of the United States Army during World War I. The book covers the division's arrival in France in 1918, their...

Witness history in the making as you turn the pages of time and discover the fascinating lives of famous explorers, leaders of twentieth-century politics and government, and great Americans. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." With these resounding words and...

This book transforms our contemporary understanding of the recent political history of Central Africa. It charts the complex life and thought of Harry Nkumbula (ca. 1917-1983), the first openly nationalist African politician in Northern Rhodesia and, later, the leader of parliamentary opposition during Zambia's...

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackHenry II (1154-89) through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to...

"The River War: An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan" by Winston S. Churchill offers a gripping historical narrative of the Mahdist War and the British Empire's campaign to reclaim the Sudan. Written with the firsthand perspective and keen insight that would define...

Robert S. McNamara was widely considered to be one of the most brilliant men of his generation. While he could be cold and arrogant, he was an invaluable friend to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson as US secretary of defense and had...

Author: Benjamin PogrundISBN-10: 1776195116ISBN-13: 9781776195114Publisher: Jonathan Ball PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2025Pages: 434Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Blacklisted is a historical-political review of the current political landscape of American society. The narrative traces the story of Dr. White a professor who challenged the Political Elite in a manner that aligned him with Donald Trump, Edwin Snowden and Julian Assange in the...

Explore the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, a symbol of peace, resilience, and social justice. This in-depth biography covers Mandela's journey from his early life in rural South Africa to his role as a freedom fighter and his eventual presidency. Learn about Mandela's enduring...

A moving, politically-charged memoir of surviving trauma and embracing the power of activism from MSNBC legal analyst, professor, civil rights lawyer and former New York City Mayoral candidate Maya Wiley - now in paperback. Born in a country that has repeatedly traumatized her and...

Meet Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter and statesman who changed the world! This inspiring book takes you on a journey through Mandela's life, from his childhood in rural South Africa to his presidency and beyond. With exclusive insights into his thought process, work philosophy,...

Many Americans remember Senator Sam Ervin (1896-1985) as the affable, Bible-quoting, old country lawyer who chaired the Senate Watergate hearings in 1973. Ervin's stories from down home in North Carolina, his reciting literary passages ranging from Shakespeare to Aesop's fables, and his earnest lectures...

After Barbara Frechette arrived in Colombia in 1994 as the wife of the United States ambassador, she witnessed the fascinating rise of powerful women leaders during the uncertainty of a dangerous drug war that raged for years. Fascinated as to how and why women...

These diaries are of a parliamentarian devoted to the cause of parliamentary sovereignty. Sir Neil Marten was a soldier, spy, politician, husband, father, and grandfather. The First Brexiteer provides an incredible insight into the worlds of politics and Parliament during the tumultuous Heath administration...

Kenneth McKellar may have been born in Reconstruction-era Alabama, but for most of his life, he was a Tennessean through and through. After graduating from the University of Alabama with bachelor's, master's, and law degrees, McKellar traveled to Memphis for what he expected to...

Journey for Justice combines autobiography with law and political memoirs to provide a fascinating account of growing up in rural Gambia and of the author's recollections of, involvement in, and reflections on some of the major social, legal, and political issues in the Gambia...

TONY BENN: FIREBRAND? NATIONAL TREASURE? A SOCIALIST FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY This centenary anthology of Tony Benn's speeches, writings and interviews is a timely reminder of his political potency and the urgency of his agenda across a wide set of issues: the consequences of...

From the Foreword by Anne Thurston: Born American will warm the heart of every American who reads it. It is the story of Sasha Gong's long journey home. Sasha was born not in the United States but in China, and she arrived there during...

Author: David HimbaraISBN-10: 1777999847ISBN-13: 9781777999841Publisher: LivenbooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2025Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.40d

At the height of the civil rights movement, Charles C. Diggs Jr. (1922-1998) was the consummate power broker. In a political career spanning 1951 to 1980, Diggs, Michigan's first Black member of Congress, was the only federal official to attend the trial of Emmett...

At the height of the civil rights movement, Charles C. Diggs Jr. (1922-1998) was the consummate power broker. In a political career spanning 1951 to 1980, Diggs, Michigan's first Black member of Congress, was the only federal official to attend the trial of Emmett...

From the cockpit of an F-16 fighter jet to the inner circles of national security, Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine's life is a story of grit, courage, and relentless ambition. The Journey of Lt. Gen. Dan Razin Caine to the Top: To the Forefront...

Through close readings of almost twenty autobiographies written after the break-up of the British Empire, the book examines how individuals engage with the changing narrative landscape brought about by decolonisation. It considers the autobiographies less for what they may teach us about the moment...

"Sacrifice: The Abortion Conspiracy" is the true history of Margaret Sanger and her 100 year global population control plan, forged in 1927 for the purpose of the global exploitation and strategic elimination of what she termed "inferior human material". Her goal was creating a...

John J. Williams was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1946, defeating incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator James M. Tunnell. Honest John Williams: U.S. Senator from Delaware examines the political career of Williams, a political novice who established himself as an important advocate for fiscal...

Author: Peter ReesISBN-10: 0522878741ISBN-13: 9780522878745Publisher: Melbourne UniversityLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2023Pages: 400Format: Paperback

For the first time since he was released from five years' incarceration in some of Africa's toughest prisons, making worldwide headlines, Simon Mann breaks his silence to tell everything Simon Mann's remarkable firsthand account of his life reads like a thriller, taking readers into...

Josip Broz Tito was a remarkable figure in the history of Communism, the Second World War, the Balkans and post-war Eastern Europe. He was the only European besides Lenin to lead a successful Communist revolution and became one of the most renowned Communist leaders...

A classic book on the legacy of Rosa Luxemburg's work with essays of political analysis by leading scholars he inspirational power of Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919) remains as important today as it was in her lifetime. An uncompromising, original thinker and revolutionary activist, Luxemburg's efforts...

Twice unsuccessful Democratic candidate for President of the United States, Adlai Stevenson played a key role in American politics throughout much of the middle of the Twentieth Century. This collection of essays from Senator Eugene McCarthy, Arthur Schlesinger, and others, looks at Stevenson's past...

Winged Moccasins: The Story of Sacajawea is a historical non-fiction book written by Frances Joyce Farnsworth. The book tells the story of Sacajawea, a young Shoshone woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806. The book starts with...

""Sun Yat-Sen: His Political and Social Ideals"" is a book written by Leonard Shihlien Hsu that focuses on the life and ideas of Sun Yat-Sen, a prominent Chinese political figure from the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of Sun Yat-Sen's...

Hamilton Fish (1918) is a biography written by Amos Elwood Corning that chronicles the life of Hamilton Fish, an American politician and statesman who served as the 16th Governor of New York, a United States Senator, and the 26th United States Secretary of State....

""George Engleheart, 1750-1829: Miniature Painter To George III"" is a book written by George Charles Williamson and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of George Engleheart, a prominent miniature painter of the late 18th and early...

Bismarck's Diplomacy At Its Zenith is a historical book written by Joseph Vincent Fuller in 1922. The book is centered around the life and work of Otto von Bismarck, a German statesman who served as the first Chancellor of Germany from 1871 to 1890....

Praised as "a shining example of what autobiography can be: harrowing, illuminating and thoughtful" (USA Today), Aminatta Forna's intensely personal history is a passionate and vivid account of an idyllic childhood which became the stuff of nightmare. As a child she witnessed the upheavals...