Biography & Autobiography - Political

""History Of The Thirty-Third Regiment Illinois Veteran Volunteer Infantry, In The Civil War, 22nd August, 1861, To 7th December, 1865"" is a book written by Isaac H. Elliott and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the Thirty-Third Regiment Illinois Veteran...

Lincoln And Seward: Remarks Upon The Memorial Address Of Charles Francis Adams, On The Late William H. Seward is a book written by Gideon Welles. This book is a commentary on the memorial address given by Charles Francis Adams on the late William H....

Raúl Prebisch was a leader in economic development theory and international economic policy, an institution builder, and an international diplomat. The Life and Times of Raúl Prebisch provides the first book-length account of his life and work, a story cast against the backdrop of...

JFK tagged him "Mr. Social Security." LBJ praised him as the "planner, architect, builder and repairman on every major piece of social legislation [since 1935]." The New York Times called him "one of the country's foremost technicians in public welfare." Time portrayed him as...

An important new biography of Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman from the South to serve in Congress During her keynote speech at the 1976 Democratic Party convention, Barbara Jordan of Texas stood before a rapt audience and reflected on where Americans stood in...

"[An] exhaustively detailed account of the life of Madam C.J. Walker." Booklist, Starred Review Madam C. J. Walker--reputed to be America's first self-made woman millionaire--has long been celebrated for her rags-to-riches story. Born to former slaves in the Louisiana Delta in the aftermath of...

Author: Stacey Johnson-BatisteISBN-10: 1538774062ISBN-13: 9781538774069Publisher: Grand Central PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2024Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.64d

A powerful, candid, and richly detailed memoir from an American icon, revealing what life looks like after the presidency: triumphs, tribulations, and all. On January 20, 2001, after nearly thirty years in politics--eight of them as president of the United States--Bill Clinton was suddenly...

FROM EARTH TO THE MOON: THE UNTOLD STORY OF HARRISON SCHMITT"Step into the extraordinary life of Harrison Schmitt, the only geologist ever to walk on the lunar surface. "From Earthbound Dreams to Lunar Footprints" reveals the inspiring journey of a man who bridged the...

"Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" by Edwin Lef?vre is a semi-autobiographical account that captures the life and experiences of a fictionalized character, Larry Livingston, based on the real-life trader Jesse Livermore. Originally published in 1923, the book is considered a classic in financial literature...

Steven Gillon, New York Times bestselling author of America's Reluctant Prince, is back with the story of how WWII shaped the characters and politics of seven American presidents. World War II loomed over the twentieth century, transforming every level of American society and international...

Born into the Mao era, the author's education in school and at home by her father, a devoted Communist propaganda officer, was a brainwashing process. She was just seven when her father described how the enemy Nationalists beheaded his parents with a straw cutter...

This is the true story of Winston Churchill and Scotland.In the popular imagination, Winston Churchill is the bulldog of 1940 - uncompromising and Conservative. But in 1922 he was the reforming, progressive Liberal MP for Dundee who, after five successive election wins and a...

Hyndman's biography of Georges Clemenceau, the French statesman and World War I leader, is a fascinating and insightful portrait of a towering figure in modern European history. Drawing on personal interviews with Clemenceau and archival materials, Hyndman traces the life and career of this...

Angels by the River follows James Gustave Speth's unlikely path-from a Southern boyhood to his career as an influential mainstream environmentalist to his current system-changing activism.Born and raised in a town where both the best and worst of the South shone through, Speth explores...

This little book was intended for the education of school children and includes tales, sketches and anecdotes of his life written for the children of the mid 1800's and written in the English languge of that period. Each chapter has numerous questions intended for...

Western Democrat is a book written by Arthur F. Mullen that explores the political landscape of the American West. The book delves into the history of the region, examining the development of its unique political culture and the role that Democrats have played in...

Author: Arlene PeckISBN-10: 1436349524ISBN-13: 9781436349529Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2009Pages: 322Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Audacious, provocative, and bombastic, few world politicians are as colorful as Hugo Ch?vez, now making international news for his plans to nationalize U.S. owned businesses and his bold opposition to Washington's economic and trade policies. As Venezuela gains importance as the fifth largest oil...

No Bugles For Spies: Tales Of The O. S. S. is a book written by Robert Hayden Alcorn that tells the stories of the Office of Strategic Services (O.S.S.), a United States intelligence agency during World War II. The book is a collection of...

""Two Years in Fiji"" is a travelogue written by Litton Forbes, originally published in 1875. The book details Forbes' experiences living in Fiji for two years, from 1873 to 1875. Throughout the book, Forbes provides a vivid description of the Fijian people, their customs,...

Narrative Of Scenes And Events In Italy V2: From 1847 To 1849, Including The Siege Of Venice (1850) is a historical book written by Guglielmo Pepe. This book is the second volume of a series that describes the political and social events that took...

Dunmore's New World tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Lord Dunmore, the last royal governor of Virginia, whose long-neglected life boasts a measure of scandal and intrigue rare in the annals of the colonial world. Dunmore not only issued the first formal proclamation of emancipation...

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...

Author: Mamphela RampheleISBN-10: 1784530425ISBN-13: 9781784530426Publisher: I. B. Tauris & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2014Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.90d

Genealogy Of The Bridgman Family: Descendants Of James Bridgman, 1636-1894 is a book written by Burt Nichols Bridgman and published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Bridgman family, tracing their lineage from James Bridgman, who arrived in America in...

S. Rajaratnam, one of Singapore's core founding fathers and its first Foreign Minister, was a man of ideas, ideals and action. In engaging prose, Irene Ng, bestselling author of the first volume of Rajaratnam's biography, The Singapore Lion, reveals-as never before-how Rajaratnam changed the...

"Raw, real, and riveting!" - "A real page turner!" - "Fascinating read!"In a world increasingly dominated by disinformation, AI-driven algorithms, political polarization, cyberwarfare, and online addiction, ReQovery stands out as a beacon of clarity and hope. Unlike many who have fallen into the depths...

Journalist Ellie Gardey Holmes is about to unmask the real Gavin Newsom.Gavin Newsom has been a force in California politics since the 1990s, having acquired power through the machinations of his family and friends. As mayor of San Francisco, his Hollywood mystique and historic...

The inspiring life story of Minnesota's first woman lieutenant governor: breaking political ground, navigating patriarchal tradition, and persevering through great personal loss Marking a milestone for women in state government, Marlene M. Johnson became Minnesota's first woman lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich's gubernatorial administration...

During his more than 50 years in politics, Democratic strategist Douglas E. Schoen has produced nearly two dozen books that have deftly dissected national and international crises and offered prescriptions for solving them. Now, in The Politics of Life: My Road to the Middle...

"If we do not die for liberty, we shall soon have nothing left to do but weep for her." -Memoirs of Madame de Staël and of Madame Roland (1847) The Private Memoirs of Madame Roland (1795) is a justification of the author's and others'...

The definitive biography of New York State's four-term Governor, US Senator, humanitarian, and Jewish liberal political reformer.Author: Duane TananbaumISBN-10: 1438463189ISBN-13: 9781438463186Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2017Pages: 980Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.30lbsSize: 8.60h x 5.30w x 2.30d

The ""Memoirs Of Governor Murray And True History Of Oklahoma V1"" is a book written by William H. Murray, who served as the governor of Oklahoma from 1931 to 1935. The book is a personal account of Murray's life and experiences, as well as...

Richard Cobden: The International Man is a biography written by John Atkinson Hobson in 1919. The book details the life and accomplishments of Richard Cobden, a prominent British politician and businessman who played a significant role in the development of free trade policies in...

This book describes how the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) conducted its varied media, cultural, and educational exchange programs in nine countries during the Cold War, through the eyes of a Foreign Service veteran. It depicts the excitement, frustrations, satisfactions-and sometimes glamour-of a career in...

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 country at war is very different from one at peace, a range of social changes quickly emerge. Men are conscripted into the armed forces and are replaced by women. The economy is rebalanced towards defence, and towards the production of war materials. Food...

From the streets of Oakland to the halls of the White House, Kamala Harris's journey is a testament to the power of determination and the American Dream. Ever wondered what it takes to shatter glass ceilings and make history? Well, buckle up, because "Kamala...

Melania is a compelling and inspirational memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated challenges with grace and determination. In her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world...

In his sparkling memoir, M.K. Raina documents the many lives he has lived. From sharing the stage with some of the most celebrated actors in India to his journey as a young man witnessing the violence and horrors rampant through the streets of Kashmir,...

From the dogged Long Island reporter who has been on his trail since 2019, the bizarre, page-turning, and frankly hysterical story of America's most outrageous grifter--former US Representative George Santos. America is used to larger-than-life politicians, from Telfon Don to AOC and from Dark...

The best one volume biography of Madison's life, Ketcham's biography not only traces Madison's career, it gives readers a sense of the man. As Madison said of his early years in Virginia under the study of Donald Robertson, who introduced him to thinkers like...

This book is a biography of James G Blaine, a prominent American politician in the late 19th century. Blaine served as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senator from Maine, and Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison. The book provides a detailed look...

A rebel and risk-taker from childhood, John McCain--son and grandson of admirals--nevertheless chose to follow the traditional path marked out for him in the military. Nearly six years in a North Vietnamese prison tested his resolve and proved his extraordinary resilience and will to...

The biography of Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858) - orator, statesman, author and political figure, by President Theodore Roosevelt. This title is cited and recommended by Books for College Libraries; Catalogue of the Lamont Library, Harvard College; Guide to the Study of the United States...

The book ""Life Of Sir John A. Macdonald V2"" is a biography of the Canadian politician and statesman, Sir John A. Macdonald. It was written by James Pennington Macpherson and originally published in 1891. The book is the second volume of a two-part series...

""Good Morning"" is a motivational self-help book written by the renowned American industrialist, Henry Ford. The book is a collection of inspirational quotes, anecdotes, and personal experiences that aim to encourage readers to adopt a positive mindset and take action towards achieving their goals....

Author: C. Robert WrayISBN-10: 0759604312ISBN-13: 9780759604315Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/20/2001Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.26d

Author: William Lee BrentISBN-10: 0595002889ISBN-13: 9780595002887Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2000Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.14w x 0.74d