Biography & Autobiography - Political

The Recognition Of The Chinese Republic (1912) is a historical book written by Louis Livingston Seaman. It is a detailed account of the events leading up to the recognition of the Chinese Republic by the United States and other Western powers in 1912. The...

""The Life of Joseph Stalin: The Rebel and the Statesman"" by Joseph McCabe is a comprehensive biography of one of the most controversial figures in modern history. The book traces Stalin's life from his humble beginnings in Georgia to his rise as one of...

The Leaders of Men and the Three Greatest Epochs in the History of the United States of America, compiled by George C. Small, offers a view into the pivotal moments and figures that shaped the nation. Published in 1917, this work provides insights into...

Eighteen Presidents offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and legacies of America's early leaders. Written in 1876, this historical work provides insightful biographical sketches of eighteen U.S. Presidents, capturing the essence of their administrations and their impact on the nation's formative years. From...

This volume contains the address and proceedings of the Friends of Daniel Webster, assembled in Faneuil Hall on September 15th, 1852. It offers insights into the political climate of the time, capturing the sentiments and discourse surrounding one of America's most prominent statesmen. The...

This address, "Address on the Life, Character, and Public Services of William McKinley," delivered by Frank B. Brandegee before the McKinley Association of Connecticut in 1904, offers a contemporary perspective on the life and career of the assassinated President William McKinley. Brandegee's insightful reflections...

This is the memorial address delivered in honor of Thomas M. Holt, Governor of North Carolina, by Claude B. Denson in the Hall of the House of Representatives, Raleigh, October 27, 1898. The address serves as a tribute to Holt's life and career, highlighting...

This is a biographical sketch of William Henry Harrison, the Whig Party candidate for President of the United States in the 1840 election. The pamphlet details Harrison's life and public service record, highlighting his military career and political achievements. As a key piece of...

"Masters of Men; a Retrospect in Presidential Politics" offers a historical analysis of American presidential leadership. Published in 1915, Daniel Joseph Ryan provides insights into the qualities and strategies that define effective political mastery during a transformative period in American history. This book explores...

"Memorial Addresses on..." is a collection of eulogies and tributes delivered before the United States Congress, specifically the 52nd Congress, 2nd session (1892-1893). This volume preserves the heartfelt speeches commemorating the lives and legacies of deceased members and other prominent figures. These addresses offer...

This volume comprises memorial addresses delivered in both the House of Representatives and the Senate during the Forty-eighth Congress, First Session, honoring the life and character of Thomas H. Herndon, a Representative from Alabama. These addresses offer insights into Herndon's contributions and legacy as...

"Lives of our Presidents... Together With a Full Account of Their Administrations" offers a comprehensive look at the leaders who have shaped the United States. Written by Ella Stratton, this historical account delves into the personal lives and significant political actions of each president,...

Explore the life and enduring influence of one of history's most compelling figures in "The Life and Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume 9." This meticulously crafted volume delves into Paine's biography and writings, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of his political philosophy and revolutionary...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Delve into the life and career of one of America's most influential statesmen with "Henry Clay Vol I." This meticulously researched biography explores the early years and rise to prominence of Henry Clay, a towering figure in 19th-century American politics. From his humble beginnings...

This address by Ralph Earl Prime, delivered in 1903, commemorates the significant contributions of George Clinton during the colonial, revolutionary, and post-revolutionary periods of American history. "George Clinton; Some of his Colonial, Revolutionary and Post-revolutionary Services" sheds light on Clinton's multifaceted career, highlighting his...

This volume comprises the memorial addresses delivered in the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States during the Sixty-second Congress in honor of the late Senator from Nevada, George Stuart Nixon. It documents the proceedings in the Senate on February 8,...

Campaign of '84. Biographies of James G. Blaine offers a detailed look into the life and political career of James G. Blaine, a prominent figure in 19th-century American politics. Published in 1884 during Blaine's presidential campaign, this biography by Thomas Valentine Cooper provides readers...

"Buckeye Boys Who Have Become Presidents" offers a glimpse into the lives and careers of Ohio natives who ascended to the highest office in the United States. Published in 1911, this book provides historical insight into the political landscape of the late 19th and...

This biographical work commemorates the life and career of Asbury Churchwell Latimer, a prominent Senator from South Carolina. Compiled by the United States 60th Congress, 2d session, 1908-1909, this record offers insights into Latimer's contributions to American politics and his impact on the state...

""Captain Hector McNeill of the Continental Navy"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Gardner Weld Allen and published in 1922. The book tells the story of Captain Hector McNeill, who was a naval officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War....

""Two Years Among The Savages Of New Guinea"" is a memoir written by W. D. Pitcairn in 1891. The book chronicles Pitcairn's experiences during his two-year stay in New Guinea, where he lived among the indigenous tribes and learned about their customs, culture, and...

Napoleon Bonaparte's First Campaign is a historical book written by Herbert Howland Sargent in 1894. The book is a detailed account of Napoleon's first military campaign in Italy, which took place in 1796-1797. Sargent provides a comprehensive overview of the political and military situation...

""Overland From Southampton To Queensland"" is a travelogue written by Matthew Henry Marsh, originally published in 1867. The book documents Marsh's journey from Southampton, England to Queensland, Australia, which he made via overland routes. The travelogue is divided into several parts, each detailing a...

This book is a collection of reminiscences, speeches, and addresses by Benjamin Franklin Perry, a prominent lawyer and politician from South Carolina who played a key role in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. Perry offers fascinating insights into the political, economic, and social challenges...

Confronting pirates and taking tea with princes, meeting world leaders one day and ordinary folk on the islands the next, speaking at the United Nations and sitting down with the Pope. Each day brought new challenges, new adventures. It was a unique experience, a...

Author: Lord BolingbrokeISBN-10: 089875383XISBN-13: 9780898753837Publisher: University Press of the PacificLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2001Pages: 512Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 8.08h x 4.56w x 1.33d

A valuable insight into the political and material world of Ireland's leading aristocratic family. HISTORY For much of their lives the two dukes of Ormonde dominated public events in Ireland, where they served the English sovereign as viceroy five times; they were also powerful...

An Un-American Childhood is the thoughtful memoir of Ann Kimmage's experiences as a child and young woman in communist Czechoslovakia and China. In 1950, while McCarthyism reigned in America, Kimmage's parents, Abe and Belle Chapman, were active, loyal members of the American Communist Party....

First biography of one of Connecticut's most colorful and notorious statesmenWhile president of Aetna Life from 1879 to 1922, Morgan Bulkeley served four terms as mayor of Hartford, two terms as Connecticut's governor, and one term as a United States senator. His friends and...

The story of Richard Arrington Jr., the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama During the 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was the central battleground in the struggle for human rights in the American South. As one of the most segregated cities in the United States,...

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...

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...

The Prisoner of War Missing in Action issue in America has long been a confusing and complex issue. Better than 83% of active duty personnel believe that Americans are still being held against their will in Southeast Asia. Many American's, veterans in particular have...

Author: Howard J. WiardaISBN-10: 0738804320ISBN-13: 9780738804323Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1999Pages: 316Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 8.92h x 5.94w x 1.02d

Revolutionary, statesman, polymath: Frank Aiken cuts a colossal figure in 20th-century Irish history. However, he remains a controversial figure - regarded as a war criminal by some and a principled proponent of National liberation by others. In this engaging biography, contributors scrutinize Aiken's thoughts...

John Wilson Croker, a forgotten man of 19th-century politics and letters, is given new life in this book. Drawing on previously unpublished Croker archives held in US universities, the contemporary press, and other sources, author Robert Portsmouth provides a substantial re-interpretation of the life...

The Franciscan friar Flaithri O Maolchonaire was a man of many roles: Gaelic scholar and educator, special envoy, and consummate politician with deep religious convictions. Benjamin Hazard has written a fascinating and engaging study of this flawed yet brilliant man and his times. O...

P.H. Pearse is one of the most contested figures in Irish history and, as an abstracted and abused icon, he has become increasingly detached from the writings and actions of the man. Despite his influence over twentieth-century Irish history and culture, Pearse has been...

Between the end of the Russian Civil War in 1921 and Stalin's death in 1953, the Soviet secret police sentenced over 4 million persons on political grounds. Over 800,000 were shot and millions died in the slave camps of the Gulag system. At the...

This book is a celebration of the life of Frank Sherwin Senior, in his own words, from his witnessing of the Easter Rising through to the early 1970s. Frank Sherwin was born into a republican family in 1905. At an early age he joined...

Robert Emmet is one of the best known but least understood figures in Irish history. As the premier popular hero of the nineteenth century, his dramatic speech from the dock challenged successors to vindicate his deeds by ensuring that Ireland took its place amongst...

Thomas Russell, the United Irishman and close friend of Wolfe Tone, had an eventful and varied life. He fought in India as an armed officer, was a journalist with the radical Northern Star, librarian with the Linen Hall Library, and one of the most...

Everyone knew that President Kennedy would wax poetically at the appropriate juncture in late September about Abraham Lincoln and the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Few could have guessed, however, the enormous political impact that resulted from the President's remarks. Recording his words for...

Author: Diane E. HollowayISBN-10: 0595232647ISBN-13: 9780595232642Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/28/2002Pages: 356Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d

Riding Pasha, his beloved white camel, John Hare set out from the shrinking shores of Lake Chad with 25 camels, 4 Tuaregs, a Chinese professor, a white Kenyan rancher and a young Englishman.Author: Robert F. WesselISBN-10: 0595222935ISBN-13: 9780595222933Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/21/2002Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize:...

"With Jackie's second book-Iraq, Their Mission, Our Journey- Her vision is now global and her inner voice speaks to issues and concerns that are inter-personal and political." - David J. Berger, Mayor of Lima, Ohio "I appreciate Ms. Wilson for a wonderful tribute in...

""American Principles: A Review of Works of Fisher Ames (1809)"" is a book written by John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States. The book is a collection of essays and speeches by Fisher Ames, a prominent Federalist politician and orator during...

Under The Red Crescent: Adventures Of An English Surgeon With The Turkish Army At Plevna And Erzeroum, 1877-1878 is a memoir written by Charles Snodgrass Ryan in 1897. The book is a first-hand account of Ryan's experiences as a surgeon with the Turkish army...

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...