Biography & Autobiography - Political

From the Roots Up seeks to inform, motivate, challenge, and inspire you to look past conventional wisdom regarding life, faith, and politics. This collection of columns and stories offers thought-provoking story vignettes about everyday people and the issues they face today. Arizona native Randy...

Growing up in Havana, Cuba, author Waldo Lopez-Aqueres's life has been one of challenge, heartbreak, and adversity. At four, he almost lost his own life shortly after his mother lost hers. He was then rejected by his paternal grandparents and siblings. But he found...

Author: Ziauddin M. ChoudhuryISBN-10: 146913344XISBN-13: 9781469133447Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2011Pages: 126Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Arguably, Sir John Willison had more influence on the evolution of Canada's emerging nationalism and public policy shifts than any other journalist had in his time or since. Sir John Willison (1856-1927) was the most influential Canadian journalist in the late 19th and early...

In June 1964, a twelve-year old child was summonsed to appear at Dublin's Magistrates Court. The offence for which he was charged related to an amateurish break-in when coerced and accompanied by older children. In terms of gravity the misbehaviour was hardly more than...

Author: Jimmie W. GreeneISBN-10: 1456745344ISBN-13: 9781456745349Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2011Pages: 232Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d

We may think we know Sarah Palin from all the coverage she has received in the political arena, but one-side depictions but media coverage is limited and, Sarah would even say, biased. OUR SARAH is also a bit biased since it's written by Sarah's...

TidalWave Productions presents a new graphic novel featuring some of the biggest power players of the Democratic party. "Political Power" focuses on past and present American politicians. This new graphic novel features the comic book biographies of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Al Franken, and...

Without proper documentation, living in the United States is a heavy burden, so why do immigrants choose to remain, in the face of scorn and endless risks? And what of the political debates? There are those in America who would have "illegal" immigrants deported...

This vintage book contains volume I Stanley Lane-Poole's 1894 biography of Sir Henry Parkes, "The Life of Sir Harry Parkes Vol. I. - Consul in China". This fascinating and unparalleled biography is highly recommended for those with an interest in the life and mind...

This is Phillip Guedalla's 1937 biographical book, "Palmerston". Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784 - 1865) was a British politician who served twice as Prime Minister in the nineteenth century. This detailed biography delves deep into the life and mind of this remarkably...

Author: David AragonISBN-10: 1441562451ISBN-13: 9781441562456Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/05/2016Pages: 84Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Author: Clayton Jay Collins and Donella WilliamsISBN-10: 1441523391ISBN-13: 9781441523396Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2009Pages: 324Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Author: Willard F. MuellerISBN-10: 1441517146ISBN-13: 9781441517142Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2009Pages: 286Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Author: Henry Robert EspinozaISBN-10: 1441509070ISBN-13: 9781441509079Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/20/2009Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

The Honourable Jack Sydney George "just-call-me-Bud" Cullen defied all odds when he was elected Sarnia's Member of Parliament during the head-spinning days of Trudeaumania. Candid and outspoken, Cullen was never one to shy away from controversy. Just as he spoke openly about the difficult...

Theodore Roosevelt (1858 Ä 1919) was a writer, naturalist, soldier and 26th President of the United States (1901-1909). His military exploits and his love of nature are well known. Topics in this work cover his time in the New York Assembly, Civil Service Reform,...

Explores the life and career of one of the twentieth century's most colorful Zionist leaders.The life, career, and legacy of Nahum Goldmann (1895-1982), one of the most colorful and important Zionist leaders of the twentieth century, are fully revealed in this illuminating collection of...

""Thoughts In Times Past: Tested By Subsequent Events"" is a book written by the Duke of Newcastle in 1837. It is a collection of the author's reflections on various historical events, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The book explores the lessons...

""Turkish Harems and Circassian Homes"" is a book written by Annie Jane Tennant Harvey in 1871. The book provides a detailed account of the author's travels through Turkey and the Caucasus region, where she visited harems and homes of Circassian women. Harvey's book offers...

Stuart's Cavalry In The Gettysburg Campaign is a historical account of the role played by Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry during the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. The book was written by John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate cavalry commander who fought alongside Stuart during...

American Nights' Entertainments is a book compiled by Talbot Greene, which was originally titled A Winter in the Federal City. The book is a collection of pencilings, or sketches, written by an anonymous United States Senator. The sketches depict the nightlife and social scene...

""A History of the Great War V2: The British Campaign in France and Flanders, 1915"" is a historical book written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1917. The book is the second volume in Doyle's series chronicling the events of World War I,...

Agricola's Letters and Essays on Sugar Farming in Jamaica is a book written by Agricola Whitehouse in 1845. The book is a collection of letters and essays that provide an in-depth analysis of sugar farming in Jamaica during the mid-19th century. Agricola Whitehouse was...

""A Letter to Earl Grey, on the Obligation of the Coronation Oath"" is a political treatise written by Arthur Philip Perceval in 1833. The book is addressed to Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, who was the British Prime Minister at the time. In the...

War Messages and Other Selections by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek is a collection of speeches and writings by May-Ling Soong Chiang, the wife of Chinese nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek. The book is a compilation of her messages to the Chinese people during World War II...

""John Endecott: A Biography"" is a book written by Lawrence Shaw Mayo that explores the life and legacy of John Endecott, one of the most important figures in early American history. Endecott was a Puritan leader who played a key role in the founding...

Fanny Burney At The Court Of Queen Charlotte is a book written by Constance Hill and published in 1912. The book is a biography of Fanny Burney, an English novelist, diarist, and playwright who lived from 1752 to 1840. Burney was a prominent figure...

The Great Adventure: Present-Day Studies In American Nationalism is a book written by Theodore Roosevelt and published in 1918. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Roosevelt gave during World War I, in which he discusses the importance of American nationalism...

A memoir that is simultaneously intensely personal and universal. It exposes how the vulnerable are short changed by the "systems" in our society. For example, the injustices that take place daily in our legal system. The educational system with its low expectation of far...

Discover the mystical numbers that capture the essence of Barack Obama Take a new and unique look at our first African-American president's personal attributes and life events in light of four particular "life path numbers." Dr. Bob Adebayo, Director of the Office of Institutional...

""Sun Yat-Sen: His Political And Social Ideals"" is a book written by Leonard Shihlien Hsu that provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and social ideals of Sun Yat-Sen, the founding father of the Republic of China. The book delves into Sun's life and...

John Hay: American Statesmen Series V1 is a biography of John Hay, an American statesman who served as a private secretary to President Abraham Lincoln, as well as Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The book is written by William...

""Hitler Speaks"" is a book written by Hermann Rauschning, a former president of the Danzig Senate who defected from the Nazi Party in 1934. The book is a compilation of conversations he had with Adolf Hitler during his time as a member of the...

Guillaume De Greef: The Social Theory Of An Early Syndicalist is a book written by Dorothy Wolff Douglas that provides a comprehensive analysis of the social theory of Guillaume De Greef, an early syndicalist. The book explores the life and work of De Greef,...

""Train and Bank Robbers of the West"" is a historical account of the infamous outlaws Frank and Jesse James, who were known for their daring heists and bloody crimes. Written by Augustus C. Appler, the book tells the story of the James brothers' criminal...

The Story of the Democratic Party is a comprehensive and informative book written by Henry Minor that delves into the history of the Democratic Party in the United States. The book traces the origins of the party back to its founding in the early...

Sir William Gregory was a prominent figure in British politics and colonial administration in the 19th century. In this autobiography, he recounts his life story, from his childhood in Ireland to his time as a member of parliament and governor of Ceylon (present-day Sri...

Reminiscences Of Senator William M. Stewart Of Nevada is a book written by William M. Stewart, a former United States Senator from Nevada. The book is a memoir of his life and career in politics, covering his experiences as a lawyer, politician, and advocate...

Napoleon And The Marshals Of The Empire V1 is a book written by Rufus Wilmot Griswold that delves into the lives and careers of the marshals who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during his reign as Emperor of France. The book is divided into two...

Kofi Annan has confronted numerous challenges, both before and during his tenure as Secretary-General of the United Nations. Citing inaction from the UN in the Rwandan genocide of 1994 and the Iraq Oil-for-Food scandal in 2004, critics allege that Annan failed in his responsibilities...

In 1999 a former TV journalist sobered up and subsequently stumbled onto an opportunity to direct a rural Chamber of Commerce in the ninth poorest district in America. His innovative initiatives to turn around the region landed him the support of a former President...

Born to Rule is the autobiography of an African president-monarch. He writes about his 30-year reign during which he has been in the driver's seat leading his country on the cobbled road from underdevelopment to underdevelopment. The author points out that as the head...

""Emma Goldman: The Woman Leader of Anarchists"" is a biography written by Marshall Everett that delves into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the anarchist movement. Emma Goldman was a political activist, writer, and speaker who dedicated her...

""Joseph Addison"" is a biography written by Elbert Hubbard, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of Joseph Addison, a prominent English essayist, poet, playwright, and politician of the 18th century. The book explores Addison's early life, education, and career as...

""The Story of Gladstone's Life"" is a biography written by Justin McCarthy that chronicles the life of William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British politician and statesman of the 19th century. The book covers Gladstone's early life and education, his entry into politics, his rise...

Those Fatal Generals is a historical non-fiction book written by E. V. Westrate. The book chronicles the lives and military careers of several high-ranking generals from the American Civil War, including George B. McClellan, Ambrose Burnside, Joseph Hooker, and George Pickett. Westrate examines the...

""The Conquest of North Africa 1940 to 1943"" is a historical book written by Alexander G. Clifford. The book covers the military campaigns and battles that took place in North Africa during World War II, specifically from 1940 to 1943. The author provides a...

""Documents Concerning the Life and Character of Emanuel Swedenborg V2 Part One"" is a book written by R.L. Tafel that provides a comprehensive collection of documents related to the life and character of Emanuel Swedenborg. Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, and theologian who...

Battles and Leaders of the Civil War: From Sumter to Shiloh V1 is a comprehensive book that covers the first year of the American Civil War. The book is written by Robert Underwood Johnson and features a collection of essays, memoirs, and first-hand accounts...