Biography & Autobiography - Political

David Beito's path-breaking new book brings to bear the latest historical scholarship to shed light on the life and achievements of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Professor Beito traces the irresistible political rise of Roosevelt, a scion of inherited wealth who never posed as a man...

"Lincoln's Inaugurals Addresses and Letters" from Abraham Lincoln. The 16th President of the United States (1809-1865).Author: The Perfect Library,Abraham LincolnISBN-10: 1512054704ISBN-13: 9781512054705Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2015Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.26d

The book investigates the life and times of Hasan al-Turabi as the last of the Islamists. It provides an entry to first Islamist state in the Sunni World and the failure of its leader and his disciples.Author: Abdullahi A. GallabISBN-10: 1498548385ISBN-13: 9781498548380Publisher: Lexington BooksLanguage:...

In this volume, William Lyon Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada for 25 years, tells in his own words of his activities in public life and the events of the momentous years from 1939 to 1944, as recorded in his personal diary.Author: J. W....

Author: Uche Odika JuniorISBN-10: 1483678237ISBN-13: 9781483678238Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2013Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d

As a 24 year former member of the United States Congress, Mr. Stearns describes the lessons he learned from getting elected and re-elected, his experience as a legislator and finally the lessons he learned about our Republic. These lessons go to the heart of...

""John L. Lewis: An Unauthorized Biography"" is a book written by Saul Alinsky that delves into the life and career of John L. Lewis, a prominent labor leader in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of Lewis' rise to...

The most original, the most sought-after politician in America today, Senator John McCain is at the front of a large movement -- people who are dissatisfied with the way politics is conducted in this country. They are eager for change, and McCain's independence and...

By their actions, Henri Dunant, Donald Morrison and Peter Madden, changed the way people think about themselves and about others. Their stories are ones of tenacity, resilience and creativity within the seething cauldrons of war, revolution, and prison. Each of them, in those ways,...

Jean Moulin is a universally recognized French hero, celebrated as the delegate of General de Gaulle to Nazi-occupied France in 1942-3 and founder of the National Resistance Council in May 1943. He is known for defiance of the German invaders in June 1940 and...

Volume 2 of Samuel Bamford's autobiography. Samuel Bamford (28 February 1788 - 13 April 1872, was an English radical and writer, who was born in Middleton, Lancashire. In August 1819, Bamford led a group from Middleton to St Peter's Fields, to attend a meeting...

A Mountain Trail: To The Schoolroom, The Editor�������s Chair, The Lawyer�������s Office And The Governorship Of West Virginia is a biographical book written by Cornwell John J. The book tells the story of John J. Cornwell, who was born and raised in the mountains...

Discover the life and legacy of Robert Toombs in this compelling biography, "Robert Toombs: Statesman, Speaker, Soldier, Sage" by Pleasant A. Stovall. Explore the multifaceted career of this influential figure in 19th-century American history, deeply entwined with the events leading to and during the...

The Colombian activist Juan Gregorio Palechor (1923-1992) dedicated his life to championing indigenous rights in Cauca, a department in the southwest of Colombia, where he helped found the Regional Indigenous Council of Cauca. Recounting his life story in collaboration with the Colombian anthropologist Myriam...

Zanzibar has had the most turbulent postcolonial history of any part of the United Republic of Tanzania, yet few sources explain the reasons why. The current political impasse in the islands is a contest over the question of whether to revere and sustain the...

George W. P. Hunt was a highly colorful Arizona politician. A territorial representative and seven-time Arizona state governor, Hunt joined Woodrow Wilson in making the Democratic Party the party of Progressive reform. This political biography follows Hunt through his years in the territorial legislature,...

The Master of Seventh Avenue is the definitive biography of David Dubinsky (1892--1982), one of the most controversial and influential labor leaders in 20th-century America. A "character" in the truest sense of the word, Dubinsky was both revered and reviled, but never dull, conformist,...

Drawing on the flood of new material to emerge from Russian and Western sources in recent years, Beryl Williams focuses on Lenin's years in power and provides first-rate introduction to the life, ideology and impact of one of the formative figures of the 20th-century....

Viscount Mauá and the Empire of Brazil: A Biography of Irineu Evangelista de Sousa (1813-1889) by Anyda Marchant recovers the remarkable life of Brazil's most famous 19th-century entrepreneur and, through him, reopens the history of the Brazilian Empire under Dom Pedro II. Mauá--banker, industrialist,...

Author: Fred R. HarrisISBN-10: 0393332535ISBN-13: 9780393332537Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1977Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52d

Author: Michael Garbaldi HallISBN-10: 0393004805ISBN-13: 9780393004809Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1969Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.59d

Georgi Dimitrov (1882-1949) was a high-ranking Bulgarian and Soviet official, one of the most prominent leaders of the international Communist movement and a trusted member of Stalin's inner circle. Accused by the Nazis of setting the Reichstag fire in 1933, he successfully defended himself...

The Duke and Duchess of Beaufort survived the tumultuous and uncertain decades that followed the English civil war by creating a remarkable political partnership. Together, they worked to restore their family's estates and political power base as well as their home, Badminton House in...

Diplomat and "wise man" George Ball wielded enormous influence in American foreign policy for more than forty years. Best known for his dissent from U.S. Vietnam policy when he was under secretary of state during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, he also helped those...

In Service of Emergent India is an evocative insider's account of a crucial period in India's history. It provides an in-depth look at events that changed the way the world perceived India, and a unique view of Indian statecraft. As Minister of External Affairs,...

Fred Rwigema, the visionary founder of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), is justly revered as Rwanda's steadfast Moses, fearlessly guiding the Tutsi back to their homeland on October 1, 1990, after enduring three decades of exile. Rwigema possessed a profound vision for a united,...

A fascinating, timely and engrossing history of class struggle, world war, revolution, political intrigue, courage and conviction. Donald Robertson's excellent tribute to the great Scot John Maclean demonstrates that education, organisation and solidarity are essential elements in confronting institutional power, privilege and excess. We...

How do you convince a woman-already widowed once-that she won't have to bury another husband?That's the question then-Representative Lorenzo Sierra faced as he looked at his wife, Rhonda Cagle, over FaceTime from his bed in the emergency room. Moments before being placed on a...

Step into the captivating world of American politics alongside Kellyanne Conway, a renowned political expert who has left an indelible mark on the political landscape. From her middle-class upbringing in New Jersey to advising President Trump and shaping his groundbreaking campaign, Conway's story is...

The intriguing, in-depth story of the most powerful woman in Canadian politics. *A NATIONAL BESTSELLER* Catherine Tsalikis traces Chrystia Freeland's remarkable journey from the northwestern Alberta town of Peace River to Moscow, London, and New York, where she spent two decades as a journalist,...

Dr. Mohan Kanda retired from the Indian Administrative Service (Andhra Pradesh Cadre) in 2005. In his long and distinguished career, he served in various capacities at the State as well as at the Centre, including as Secretary (Department of Agriculture) Government of India, and...

Ernest Belfort Bax was among the most original and gifted of the first generation of Marxists in Victorian England, and an intimate of luminaries such as William Morris, who considered him the philosopher of the movement. He had first-hand experience of the 19th century...

Christine Keeler's name is as synonymous with the sixties sexual revolution as the Pill. Having found fame and success as a model--the portrait of her naked astride a chair is iconic--her short affair with the Minister for War, John Profumo, led to his downfall...

In a nation controlled by a radical leftist agenda, it is clear that we live in a society mostly made up of underdogs-hardworking yet little known individuals hoping to strike a miraculous, unlikely victory from some overhyped media favorite. If you consider yourself a...

This is the memoir of James C. Hormel--a man who grew up feeling different not only because his family owned the Hormel "empire" and lived in a twenty-six-bedroom house in a small Midwest town, but because he was gay at a time when homosexuality...

Could anyone survive political blacklisting, stalking, harassment, age discrimination and false accusations concerning their honesty as their spouse slowly succumbs to a terminal illness? Follow Hurst's journey as he fights the tyranny emanating from various governmental agencies.Author: Randolph R. HurstISBN-10: 1585006890ISBN-13: 9781585006892Publisher: 1st Book...

The true story of the foiling of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and al Qaeda plot to bomb the 2010 FIFA World Cup, in South Africa, and how it was foiled based, in part, on the memoir of John Banks, a former DSO undercover agent with a...

In Families: Where We Each Begin, /i> Randal Teague chronicles his journey from relatively humble beginnings to his launchpad for a career in law, higher education, and politics. By subjecting family lore and legend to the harsh scrutiny of research, he discovers a somewhat...

The Atlas To Accompany Napoleon As A General by Wartenburg, Count Yorck Von is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with an in-depth insight into the military campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book comes with a collection of maps, illustrations, and diagrams that help...

The Strenuous Life is a collection of speeches and essays by former United States President Theodore Roosevelt. Published in 1901, the book reflects Roosevelt's belief in the importance of hard work, perseverance, and individual responsibility. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including...

The Bush-Clinton families' hold on the American presidency is a danger to the presidency itself and to American democracy. This book will highlight the problems and the consequences of combining the most powerful political office in the world with family legacies.Author: M. CorriganISBN-10: 1403984158ISBN-13:...

The Liberator is a book written by James W. McClellan and was published in 1915. The book is a historical novel that tells the story of the American Civil War and the role of the Union Army in the war. The main character of...

""Abracadabra Or One Democrat To Another"" is a political book written by Clayton Rand. The book is a collection of essays that explores the political landscape of the United States from a Democrat's perspective. The author shares his opinions on a variety of topics,...

""Great Senators of the United States Forty Years Ago"" is a book written by Oliver Dyer that provides a comprehensive look at some of the most influential senators in American history. The book is a collection of personal recollections and character sketches of some...

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...

A child prodigy, Henry Brougham (1778-1868), later Lord Brougham and Vaux, entered in 1792 the University of Edinburgh, where he focused on mathematics and then law, while his amateur scientific studies led him to become a fellow of the Royal Society at the age...

Explore the life and legacy of "Thomas Hart Benton," the influential Missouri Senator who shaped American politics in the 19th century. This biography, penned by Theodore Roosevelt, delves into the career of a key figure in American political history. Benton, a powerful voice during...

James W. Grimes was a prominent figure in the history of Iowa, serving as the state's governor and later as a U.S. Senator. This biography by William Salter provides a detailed account of Grimes' life and career, as well as insights into the political...

Rufus King was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and one of the first United States Senators from the state of New York. This collection of his writings includes private and official letters, public documents, and speeches, providing a comprehensive picture of his life...

Mahatma Gandhi was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century, and his ideas about nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience continue to inspire people around the world. In this book, R.K. Prabhu and U.R. Rao explore the inner workings of Gandhi's mind,...