Biography & Autobiography - Political

About the BookSince the mid-1980s, Sudan has been involved in civil war fueled by religious, ethnic, and regional strife. Thousands of children have experienced horrors and intense hardships beyond the scale of human understanding. They have been dubbed the Lost Boys of Sudan. Many,...

About the BookSince the mid-1980s, Sudan has been involved in civil war fueled by religious, ethnic, and regional strife. Thousands of children have experienced horrors and intense hardships beyond the scale of human understanding. They have been dubbed the Lost Boys of Sudan. Many,...

"Richard Burdon Haldane: An Autobiography" offers a profound look into the life of one of early 20th-century Britain's most versatile and influential figures. Richard Burdon Haldane, the 1st Viscount Haldane, recounts his journey from his Scottish roots to the highest echelons of British legal...

"Boss Tweed" is a compelling and detailed biography of William M. Tweed, one of the most notorious figures in American political history. This work examines the rise and fall of the man who controlled New York City's Tammany Hall, illustrating the immense power and...

"An Ambassador's Memoirs" (Volume 2) provides an immersive and sophisticated eyewitness account of the collapse of the Russian Empire during the First World War. Written by Maurice Paléologue, the last French ambassador to the court of Tsar Nicholas II, this volume offers a detailed...

"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...

"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 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...

"Hanna" is a compelling biographical study of Mark Hanna, one of the most influential and controversial figures in American political history. Written by Thomas Beer, this work delves into the life of the Ohio industrialist who became the mastermind behind William McKinley's rise to...

In An American Patriot's Journey to "Make America Great Again," veteran and trucker Ron "Grey Wolf" Coleman delivers the raw, true story of one man's stand for faith, freedom, and the soul of America.When lockdowns fractured the nation, Ron watched from the cab of...

The first biography of Nelson Mandela written by an African scholar, this groundbreaking book offers a radically de-mythologized take on a global icon of anticolonial liberation struggles. Leading sociologist Xolela Mangcu draws on original interviews and archival research - as well as on his...

Uttar Pradesh--the most populous state in India--has been instrumental in continually shaping electoral politics. In At the Heart of Power, Shyamlal Yadav, one of India's prominent investigative journalists, delves into the lives and times of the 21 chief ministers of the state--from Independence to...

Long awaited biography of the masterly biographer of Trotsky and Stalin Polish and British, non-Jewish Jew, critic, journalist, essayist, historian... above all, Marxist thinker, Isaac Deutscher (1907-67), was both one of the most celebrated and most controversial intellectuals of Cold War. Best known for...

Explore the life and thought of Major John Cartwright, a pivotal figure in the history of British political reform. Volume 1 of "The Life And Correspondence Of Major Cartwright" delves into his early years, influences, and the development of his radical ideas. Through meticulously...

Explore the enduring legacy of one of history's most influential figures with "Life and Writings of Thomas Paine: Life and Appreciations." This collection offers a comprehensive look at the life, works, and impact of Thomas Paine, a pivotal figure in the American and French...

Author: Emmeline PankhurstISBN-10: 8027276497ISBN-13: 9788027276493Publisher: OK PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/29/2021Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d

THE EXORDINARY JOURNEY OF EMMANUEL AND BRIGITTE MACRONHave you ever felt the weight of societal expectations pressing down on your heart? I know I have. In a world that often judges love based on age, status, or circumstance, the story of Emmanuel and Brigitte...

Arthur Moody Awori known as "Uncle Moody", is a veteran Kenyan politician who served as the ninth Vice President of Kenya from 25 September 2003 to 9th January 2008.Riding on a Tiger is an epic journey of discovery. It is the story of a...

About the BookJoin Chandidas Mohanty on an extraordinary journey through time in his remarkable memoir, "Kaleidoscopic Life." At 88 years young, Mohanty has penned a captivating account of his rich and eventful existence, inviting readers to relive a lifetime of treasured memories. From the...

Author: Harold SpenderISBN-10: 8027388368ISBN-13: 9788027388363Publisher: E-ArtnowLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/26/2024Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d

This collection of photographs--many taken from his personal family album--and other historical documents chronicle the life of one of the most influential political figures in modern Chinese history. From his birth and early life in Shanghai to his years on the world stage to...

" 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....

Compiled over the span of years, this text recounts the experiences of one participant in the struggle for Black Liberation in America. While students of history may be familiar with the broad strokes of that era, this memoir serves as a lens to see...

The memoir of a young woman who, in 1951 at the age of 17, was arrested for her involvement with an underground organization demanding alternatives to Stalinist rule and, as a result, spent five years in the Soviet prison system.Tumanov belonged to group of...

Boris Yeltsin will be remembered as the fierce, daring political leader who fought for democratic ideals of his nation during an unprecedented crisis when the Soviet empire had already fallen apart and new emerging nations had not yet firmly established themselves in the region....

Son of famous sociologists Helen and Robert Lynd, Staughton Lynd was one of the most visible figures of the New Left, a social movement during the 1960s that emphasized participatory democracy. His tireless campaign for social justice prompted his former Spelman College student, Alice...

Presented in a unique reversible-book format, this is the ultimate chronicle of the public reaction to a certain former Alaskan governor who is famous or infamous, depending on who is speaking. Both sides of the Sarah Palin argument find strong and unabashedly-biased voices in...

Hillary Rodham Clinton - A Lifetime of Experience is a biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is a United States Senator from New York, former First Lady of the United States and a candidate for President of the United States. Hillary received a law...

Relapse into Bondage is the political memoir of Alexandru Cretzianu, a key Romanian diplomat during the interwar period and World War II. Cretzianu faithfully presents himself as pro-Western, pro-French, pro-British, and pro-League of Nations. He demonstrates that Romania did not freely join the Axis,...

The Romanian historian Nicolae Iorga played a critical role in the history of his country for more than fifty years until his tragic death in 1940. The author of more than 1,200 books and 20,000 articles, Iorga was one of the most prolific scholars...

William C. Willie Velasquez founded the South-west Voter Registration and Education Project (SVREP) and was an influential participant in other leading Latino rights and justice groups. From the late 1960s until his untimely death in 1988, Velasquez helped Mexican Americans and other Hispanies become...

Author: Kenneth A. DeitreichISBN-10: 1527531430ISBN-13: 9781527531437Publisher: Cambridge Scholars PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2019Pages: 302Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.90w x 0.90d

This book has been written for the student and general reader to study the Franco regime within an accessible framework. It explores the various views of Franco provided by biographers and historians, and acknowledges that political bias and various moral stances are forever evident....

This book was created with the hope that young children everywhere will learn about the legend of Nelson Mandela. His message of understanding and forgiveness is paramount to a peaceful society. Even the youngest of children can learn his name and his teachings of...

A former university president tells about his later encounters in the federal bureaucracy, including an agency with more people than work to be done and how "special projects" get included in appropriation bills. He also relates global encounters, including a four-acre Philippine farm that...

WILLIAM ROSE (1885-1968) learned the Polish language and became an enthusiast of Polish culture under unusual circumstances; at the outbreak of the First World War the young scholar from Minnedosa, Manitoba, found himself trapped in Europe behind enemy line. He was restricted to the...

""First Fleet: The Story Of The U.S. Coast Guard At War"" by Reg Ingraham is a historical account of the role played by the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. The book tells the story of the Coast Guard's involvement in the war...

Goliath: The March of Fascism by G.A. Borgese is a comprehensive study of the rise of fascism and its impact on society. The book explores the historical and political context of fascism, tracing its origins in Italy and Germany and its spread throughout Europe...

A Voice From Waterloo is a historical book written by Sgt. Major Edward Cotton that recounts the events of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The book provides a detailed account of the battle, including the strategies employed by...

My African Home: Or Bush Life In Natal When A Young Colony 1852-57 is a memoir written by Eliza Whigham Feilden. The book details her experiences living in Natal, South Africa during the mid-19th century. Feilden describes the challenges of living in a young...

The Autobiography of Seventy Years V1 is a book written by George F. Hoar, a prominent American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts for over 20 years. In this book, Hoar reflects on his life and career, from...

""A Bibliography of John Keynes' Writings"" by Seymour E. Harris is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the renowned economist John Maynard Keynes. This book contains a detailed list of all of Keynes' published works, including books, articles, essays, and letters. The bibliography...

Oliver Cromwell is one of the most significant figures in British history - and one of the most misinterpreted. In this major new biography, John Morrill argues that Cromwell has been seriously misinterpreted by historians, not least by left-wing thinkers such as Tony Benn,...

""Raphael"" by Wilhelm Emil Suida is a comprehensive biography of the Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael. The book delves into the life and works of Raphael, exploring his artistic development, his relationships with patrons and peers, and his impact on the world of art. Suida...

""Alfalfa Bill: An Intimate Biography"" is a book written by Gordon Hines that chronicles the life of William H. ""Alfalfa Bill"" Murray, a prominent figure in Oklahoma politics during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of Murray's life, starting from...

The Reay Fencibles: Or Lord Reay�������s Highlanders is a historical book written by John Mackay and published in 1890. The book focuses on the history of the Reay Fencibles, a Scottish regiment that was raised by Lord Reay in the late 18th century. The...

Red Prelude: The Life of the Russian Terrorist, Zhelyabov is a biographical book written by David Footman. The book tells the story of Andrei Zhelyabov, a Russian revolutionary and terrorist who was an important figure in the People's Will movement, a group that sought...

""The Battle of Mobile Bay and the Capture of Forts Powell, Gaines, and Morgan, by the Combined Sea and Land Forces of the U.S. under the Command of Rear-Admiral Farragut and Major-General Granger, August 1864"" is a historical account of the battle that took...

Biographies of Great Men is a book written by Meredith Jones that delves into the lives of some of the most influential men in history. From political leaders to scientists, artists, and philosophers, this book provides a comprehensive look at the lives, accomplishments, and...