Biography & Autobiography - Political

This inspiring book tells the remarkable story of Jimmy Carter, a man who has had an immense impact on the world. From his humble beginnings in the rural south of America, to his election as the 39th President of the United States, to his...

We are all familiar with the phenomenon known as Barack Obama. However, many of us don't know what he has worked for while in the Senate-what sort of legislation has he, himself, sponsored or co-sponsored. This book provides an invaluable glimpse of what the...

Dalton McGuinty reveals the inside story on his decade as premier of Canada's largest province. The reader goes behind the scenes on the elections and the decisions - on gas plants, all-day kindergarten, HST, and more - that reverberate throughout and beyond the province...

Lord Leonard The Luckless is a novel written by William Edward Norris and published in 1903. The story follows the life of Lord Leonard, a young man who is born into a wealthy and influential family but is cursed with bad luck. Despite his...

Chronica Do Serenissimo Principe D. Joao is a historical book written in Portuguese by the author Damiao De Goes and published in 1790. The book chronicles the life and reign of the Portuguese prince, D. Joao, who was also known as King John VI....

J. Ramsay MacDonald: The Man Of Tomorrow is a biographical book written by Iconoclast that delves into the life and political career of James Ramsay MacDonald, a prominent figure in British politics during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of...

"The best book so far on Hariri and his legacy."--Robert Fisk "Essential reading."--Fuad Siniora, prime minister of Lebanon On Valentine's Day 2005, self-made billionaire Rafiq Hariri, Lebanon's former prime minister, was assassinated in Beirut by a massive bomb that destroyed his motorcade. The Lebanese...

Facing the Spears of Change takes a close look at the extraordinary life of John Papa Ī ī. Over the years, Ī ī faced many personal and political changes and challenges in rapid succession, which he skillfully parried or seized, then used to fend...

In this riveting account of the explosive relationship between Robert F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover, renowned journalist and author Burton Hersh sets their highly publicized clashes in the context of Joe Kennedy's ongoing manipulation of Congress and his children's careers, and his lifelong...

If Edward Everett is remembered at all today, it is as the orator who gave the other speech at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863. Ironically, Everett's oration, which was given wide coverage in contemporary newspapers, was recognized as both epideictic and argumentative. Everett...

Weekly Standard editor Daniel Halper provides a meticulously researched account of the brilliant calculations, secret deals, and occasionally treacherous maneuverings that led to the Clintons return to political prominence.In the twelve years since the Clintons left the White House, they have gone from being...

Remembered by some as the "most remarkable Supreme Court justice of the twentieth century," Justice Hugo L. Black was an early proponent of a judicial revolution that rebuilt America by expanding individual rights under the law and empowering the federal government to address America's...

"The New Face of Leadership: The Inspiring Life and Legacy of Hakeem Jeffries" tells the extraordinary story of a man who rose from Brooklyn's vibrant streets to become a transformative force in American politics. As the first Black leader of a major political party...

❝This meticulously researched book offers a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the personal and political life of the legendary figure who played a pivotal role in Somalia's emergence as an independent African nation. Readers are taken through Somalia's tumultuous history, including the colonial era...

Few Americans have done more than Jerome A. Cohen to advance the rule of law in East Asia. The founder of the study of Chinese law in the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, Cohen has been a scholar, teacher, lawyer,...

A trenchant analysis of the thought of Sebastiano Timpanaro, one of the most original leftist thinkers of the 20th century Sebastiano Timpanaro (1923-2000) was one of the most original leftist thinkers of the 20th century. His thought spans a unique range of subjects, from...

On July 22, 2011, a white supremacist killed eight people at Oslo's Government Center in Norway and then terrorized the idyllic island of Ut ya, where he executed sixty-nine more people, mostly teenagers. The country had never suffered such a massacre, and in the aftermath,...

Outspoken, accomplished, and frequently controversial, Bermudian physician and political leader Ewart Brown, MD, has been a longtime champion of racial equality, human rights, and economic and social justice. In this event-filled memoir, he shares the experiences that most shaped him and that defined his...

We have witnessed Donald Trump's support grow to unheard of levels. For an outsider candidate to do what this man has done is beyond amazing; it is truly spectacular. Each day brings new revelations about the state of our country and the world. We...

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a historical book written by John Beaufain Irving in 1857. The book explores the history of horse racing in South Carolina and the establishment of the South Carolina Jockey Club in the early 19th century. Irving delves into...

Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a book written by James E. Palmer Jr. that tells the story of Carter Glass, a prominent American politician and journalist. The book explores Glass's life and career, from his early years as a newspaper editor and...

""Sir Walter Ralegh and His Colony in America"" is a historical account of the English explorer and courtier Sir Walter Ralegh and his attempts to establish a colony in America during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book, written by Arthur Barlow,...

In the Old West is a non-fiction book written by George Frederick Ruxton, which provides a vivid account of his experiences in the American West during the mid-1800s. The book is a compilation of Ruxton's letters, journal entries, and other writings, which he sent...

For years Robert Newton Baskin (1837-1918) may have been the most hated man in Utah. Yet his promotion of federal legislation against polygamy in the late 1800s and his work to bring the Mormon territory into a republican form of government were pivotal in...

Ayisha Osori, writer, lawyer and advocate for social justice, ran for the People's Democratic Party's ticket to the Nigerian House of Representatives in 2015 and lost.This is her story.Love Does Not Win Elections is a pitch perfect account of our primary process in Nigeria.-...

The photograph on the back cover is a picture of the barn in the internment camp Tashme, British Columbia, taken in 2019 during a family visit to Tashme by the author and family. This is where the author spent the first two years of...

Author: Alexei NavalnyISBN-13: 9798217162284Publisher: Random House Audio Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2025Format: CD

"Over nearly fifty years in politics, the man called 'Middle-Class Joe' served as a key architect of the Democratic Party's rightward turn, ushering in the end of the libreral New Deal order and enabling the political takeover of the radical right. Far from being...

What drives a young woman from a small New Hampshire town to shatter records and redefine the role of women in American politics? "Karoline Leavitt" isn't just a name-it's a symbol of bold ambition, unwavering resilience, and a vision for a better future. From...

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Born in a world that offered him little, Benjamin Franklin crafted an extraordinary life of influence, adventure, and innovation. Through his own words, Franklin unfolds a journey of grit and curiosity, from escaping the rigid expectations of his...

With "characteristic wisdom and grace" (Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author) Robert W. Merry explores a critical lesson about our nation that is as timely today as ever demonstrating how the country came apart during the enveloping slavery crisis of the 1850s. The Mexican War...

Before he was elected to office, he hitch-hiked across North Africa, swam the Bosporus Strait on a whim, and ran with the bulls in Pamplona -- twice. Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Canada's 15th prime minister, could be called the most colourful of them all. Trudeau...

DISCLAIMER: This book is not the official memoir authorized by Julian Assange. The views and opinions expressed in this biography do not necessarily reflect those of Julian Assange or WikiLeaks. "Julian Assange: The Unyielding Whistleblower" is a gripping and unflinching biography that delves into...

SHEIKH HASINA: The Woman Who Changed a Nation is a captivating biography of one of the most remarkable leaders of our time. It delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of Sheikh Hasina, the woman who transformed Bangladesh from a nation struggling with poverty...

This biography explores the life of William Lyon Mackenzie, a Scottish-born Canadian journalist and politician who played a key role in the rebellion against British colonial rule in Upper Canada. Drawing on extensive archival research, the author provides a detailed and engaging portrait of...

John Charles Viscount Althorp was a British politician and member of the Spencer family, who were one of the most prominent and influential aristocratic families in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries. In this memoir, Denis Le Marchant provides an intimate portrait of...

This book is a biography of Aaron Burr, one of America's most controversial political figures. Parton explores Burr's life and career, including his role in the American Revolution, his tenure as Vice President under Thomas Jefferson, and his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton.This work...

Sir Stamford Raffles was a key figure in British colonial history, and this book provides a detailed account of his life and legacy. It covers everything from his early years as a British diplomat to his eventual rise to prominence in Singapore and Southeast...

Rasputin the Rascal Monk (1917) is a work of historical nonfiction by Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a leading author of popular thrillers, Rasputin the Rascal Monk indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the First...

One of the great ironies of American politics is that George McGovern, one of the most misinterpreted and misunderstood men ever to seek the presidency, was also perhaps one of the most intelligent and far-sighted. Sadly, he is generally remembered for his landslide defeat...

At the apex of progressive reform in Texas from 1907 to 1911, Thomas M. Campbell served as the state's chief executive. Closely associated with former Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg, Campbell played a central role in reviving the Hogg reform movement and building a...

Filled with humor, wisdom and loving detail, the powerful story of Peter Marshall's life has touched the hearts and minds of millions of people. It's a story about love--the love between a dynamic man and his God, and the tender love between a man...

National Strength And International Duty is a book written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. This book is a collection of speeches and writings by Roosevelt, where he discusses the importance of national strength and international duty. Roosevelt believed that...

In this thoroughly revised and updated new edition of his classic biography, David McLellan provides a clear and detailed account both of Marx's dramatic life and of his path-breaking thought together with a wealth of bibliographical information for further reading.Author: David McLellanISBN-10: 1403997292ISBN-13: 9781403997296Publisher:...

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyoneAuthor: Wayne C. WilliamsISBN-10: 1163393002ISBN-13: 9781163393000Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 132Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.44d

No simple rubric comes easily to mind when one thinks of the Revolutionary generation. Their accomplishments were too grand, their interests too varied to be encompassed in a single phrase. This book reflects their concern with the fundamentals of society and government and also...

Author: Todd PierceISBN-10: 1943444420ISBN-13: 9781943444427Publisher: New TextureLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2024Pages: 268Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

Author: Todd PierceISBN-10: 1943444447ISBN-13: 9781943444441Publisher: New TextureLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2024Pages: 268Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

From the acclaimed economist-historian and author of The Marshall Plan, a "timely, riveting" (The Washington Post) new perspective on the political career of Henry Wallace--one that will forever change how we view the making of US and Soviet foreign policy at the dawn of...

The photograph on the back cover is a picture of the barn in the internment camp Tashme, British Columbia, taken in 2019 during a family visit to Tashme by the author and family. This is where the author spent the first two years of...