Biography & Autobiography - Political

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...

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...

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...

La Follette's Autobiography V1: A Personal Narrative Of Political Experiences is a book written by Robert M. La Follette. As the title suggests, it is an autobiography that provides a personal narrative of La Follette's political experiences. The book is divided into two volumes,...

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...

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...

""Frederick The Great"" is a comprehensive biography of Frederick II, King of Prussia, written by the famous British historian and essayist, Lord Macaulay. The book explores the life and reign of Frederick II, who is widely regarded as one of the most significant figures...

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...

Samuel Ward was the distinguished Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island in the period leading up to the Revolutionary War, a cause he famously supported. An able and efficient administrator, Ward would oversee Rhode Island during a period of both economic and social...

A light-hearted romp through Tom's personal, work and family life, he looks at life through the funny-bone lens. This book comprises short stories and anecdotes, many of which include lessons learned. Because Tom spent almost 20 years in the Department of Foreign Affairs, he...

In 1967, C.N. Annadurai became the chief minister of Madras state, when his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), swept to power for the first time. In this definitive biography, R. Kannan traces the growth of Annadurai from a young protégé of the radical...

The Belle of Belfast is a story of great love, heartbreak and loss. Set in the Catholic district of The Falls road against the backdrop of the Great Depression, World War II and later 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, feisty and fearless Isabelle McKitterick...

This is the first in a five volume series that will collect much of trade unionist and Socialist Party founding father Eugene V. Debs' work for the first time in a single place. The collection makes readily accessible approximately 150 documents, only a few...

He was elected by the people. Removed by the powerful. Vindicated by the truth.What does it cost a man to stand on principle when everything - his office, his reputation, his family - is on the line?In the back rows, the elders sat calm...

Dr. Sanjiv K. Gandhi spent decades working inside operating rooms where children's lives literally hung in the balance. In this brave, unflinching memoir, he opens up about the scalpel-edge decisions that defined his career as a pediatric cardiac surgeon, the personal losses that transformed...

Dr. Sanjiv K. Gandhi spent decades working inside operating rooms where children's lives literally hung in the balance. In this brave, unflinching memoir, he opens up about the scalpel-edge decisions that defined his career as a pediatric cardiac surgeon, the personal losses that transformed...

Pratapsingh Rane is the first chief minister (CM) of the Goa state and its longest-serving CM. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), he holds a formidable record of winning 11 consecutive elections and never losing a single election in 50 years as...

Glory, Grief, and the Gavel takes readers deep into the high-stakes world of Capitol Hill, pulling back the curtain on what it takes to lead one of the most complex and unruly institutions in America: the U.S. House of Representatives. While presidential elections hinge...

"A magnificent achievement--a long, gripping, and enthralling account of the life of America's premier conservative polemicist of the twentieth century."--Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend "A rich, immersive biography exposes the roots of the modern conservative movement through the life of...

Not a Toff is the unforgettable story of Lord Donald Curry - a Northumberland hill farmer who rose to the House of Lords, advised prime ministers, and worked alongside King Charles III, yet never lost touch with his roots. From milking cows in the...

From the shadows of City Hall to the silence of closed-door meetings, Jasmine Ray reveals her untold role in the life of New York City's mayor, Eric Adams. Their hidden relationship-marked by intimacy, sacrifice, and betrayal-mirrors the larger struggles of politics itself: the tension...

Born in southern Iran, Shiraz Nomad witnessed first-hand the upheaval of the 1979 Revolution and the violent repression that followed. His youth was marked by imprisonment, torture, and the constant struggle to survive in a regime determined to silence dissent. Forced into exile, he...

A novel chronicle that speaks of cruelty and torture in Uzbekistan.Author: Mutabar TadjibayevaISBN-10: 1329372883ISBN-13: 9781329372887Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2022Pages: 398Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.82d

The memoir of John C. Foster, Sr.: Born in Cornelia, Georgia, John tells the inspiring story of growing up on a small farm and how he became a business man, radio-station owner, civic leader, and long-time Georgia state senator.Author: John C. FosterISBN-10: 0982272669ISBN-13: 9780982272664Publisher:...

Jefferson and Hamilton: The Struggle for Democracy in America by John Fiske is a powerful exploration of two of the most influential Founding Fathers-Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton-and their epic rivalry that shaped the destiny of the United States. This classic work dives deep...

Jefferson and Hamilton: The Struggle for Democracy in America by John Fiske is a powerful exploration of two of the most influential Founding Fathers-Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton-and their epic rivalry that shaped the destiny of the United States. This classic work dives deep...

The first full account of the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, countering the legend of their enmity while drawing vital historical lessons from the differences that arose between them. Martha Washington's worst memory was her husband's death. Her second worst was Thomas...

Naveen means 'new, Role Model of World'. Yes, he was new when he steps into politics in a tragic circumstance at the age of 51 then. Following the passing of his legendary father Biju Patnaik a former CM of Odisha.He took unplanned entry into...

This book proves that as long as Africa lives, indeed Nkrumah will continue to live. The fact that Africa has not yet attained a reputable status in the world, we will live to remember the teachings of Kwame Nkrumah as a man who dared...

This biography delves into the complex life and enduring legacy of Otto von Bismarck, the "Iron Chancellor" who forged a unified Germany through "iron and blood." From his Junker origins to his tumultuous years as Chancellor, the book explores the experiences, relationships, and ideas...

From royalty to politics, a hard-hitting look at the history of one of the greatest dynasties of India, mired in wars, public disputes and property contentions. The Scindia dynasty, a 300-year-old royal house, is perhaps the only family in India which is known not...

*Includes Revere's firsthand account of his midnight ride. *Includes Longfellow's famous poem, Paul Revere's Ride. *Includes pictures of Revere and important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "Out started six officers, seized my bridle, put their pistols...

A revealing biography of a key figure in Indonesia's tumultuous 20th century. This is the story of Siauw Giok Tjhan, a Chinese-Indonesian leader who navigated the complex currents of Indonesian politics from the colonial era to the fall of Soeharto. Was he a champion...

Francois Stephanus Malan (1871-1940), an Afrikaner newspaper editor and politician, is one of the most complex figures in South African history. In an era of racism, oppression and exploitation when whites regarded blacks as a barbarous threat to their supremacy he refused to pander...

John Marshall (1755-1835) became the fourth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court despite having had almost no formal schooling and after having studied law for a mere six weeks. Nevertheless, Marshall remains the only judge in American history whose distinction derives almost entirely...

Countering traditional narratives that place men at the centre of political thinking and history, this text tells the life story of Florence Hope Luscomb, a political activist who's life spanned nearly all of the 20th century.Author: Sharon StromISBN-10: 1566398193ISBN-13: 9781566398190Publisher: Temple University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

James K. McGuire is often overlooked as a key figure of Irish nationalist politics, yet the issue defined his life for over three decades. As the title implies, he had multiple careers, each overlapping the others.Author: Daniel SchultzISBN-10: 1546260870ISBN-13: 9781546260875Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2019Pages: 594Format:...

The first volume: 'the man from MENSA' - 1 of 600: Mensa research, had as its focus STEM research. This second volume in the series takes as its subject politics and the social sciences. Bernard Mulholland was born in West Germany during 1957 to...

First published in 1931, "L. T. Hobhouse - His Life and Work with Selected Essays and Articles" is a 1931 biography of L. T. Hobhouse by J. A. Hobson and Morris Ginsberg. Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse (1864-1929) was a British sociologist and liberal political theorist....

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's connections to money, mob and influence in Nevada going back fifty years (Sixth Expanded Edition). Revelations from Reid's first campaign manager and others paints a picture of a politician taking money on the side. Most shocking is the polygraph...

Exploring four Dimension of an African descent mans life in America. I'm writing to inform you of one common theme: racism. It is a constant reminder in pursuit of the American dream. From every stage of his life, he will, at some point, experience...

Two major forces in the creation of the State of Israel in May 1948 were David Ben-Gurion and Chaim Weizmann. While each "giant" led very different lives, their paths crossed, or often clashed, as they became major influencers on the world stage. They worked...

Author: Graciana del CastilloISBN-10: 1493185721ISBN-13: 9781493185726Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2014Pages: 428Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95dReview Citation(s): Foreword 06/30/2014BlueInk Review 04/24/2014

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...

A story of the grassroots economic work to support peace and reconciliation in Ireland. Peace Meets the Streets chronicles the highlights of the work of author Jim Lyons in Ireland and Northern Ireland from 1993 to 2001. During this critical period in Irish history,...