Biography & Autobiography - Political

William H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray is the most important figure in the political history of Oklahoma. No other individual contributed so greatly to the formation of its political institutions--and there was never a more colorful or controversial character on the state's political scene. Flamboyant,...

"If you've got a problem with New York City being the capital of the world, take it up with the Pope." As the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani was as controversial as he was determined to revitalize "the greatest city in the...

Shirley Love might have spent his life as an obscure welder, struggling to raise his family in West Virginia, but a performance in church one Sunday changed his life. As Love sang a little-known hymn, a worshipper-a radio station owner-was impressed with the teenager's...

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...

New York Times Bestseller - From a former White House speechwriter comes a deliciously candid memoir about official Washington--a laugh-out-loud cri de coeur that shows what can happen to idealism in a town driven by self-interest. "[An] entertaining book about what goes on--or doesn't--in...

The gripping and redemptive story of how an American boy went looking for adventure and wound up trying to save the world Stefan Templeton is a true Renaissance man with an insatiable thirst for risk. Before he was twenty-one, Templeton had hunted in Burgundy,...

Explore the pivotal years of American political history through the life and career of John C. Calhoun. This volume, "Life of John C. Calhoun, Presenting a Condensed History of Political Events From 1811 to 1843," offers a detailed examination of Calhoun's influence on the...

A profound and poetic memoir, tracing the wounds that racism and colonialism have left on Black people across borders. With astute insight and immersive prose, Bonhomme outlines a personal and political history of life in the United States, Haiti, and Germany, discovering what it...

A profound and poetic memoir, tracing the wounds that racism and colonialism have left on Black people across borders. With astute insight and immersive prose, Bonhomme outlines a personal and political history of life in the United States, Haiti, and Germany, discovering what it...

A gritty journey of Charleston's longest-serving mayor, from gravedigger to city leader, embodying boldness and compassion, navigating political storms while connecting deeply with citizens, leaving a legacy of progress and accessibility for all.In Call Me Danny, readers are invited into the extraordinary life of...

In this memoir, Kropotkin traces his journey from privileged Russian nobleman to committed anarchist. Raised amid the grandeur of the imperial court, he becomes increasingly troubled by the stark poverty surrounding him. His military service and travels through Siberia deepen this awareness: there he...

This compelling manuscript interlaces the remarkable stories of three visionary men: Padre Pio, Paolo Lugari, and Fred Cuny. Though vastly different in time and purpose, their lives converge on a single theme: the transformative power of faith, compassion, and action in a suffering world.Beginning...

Charlie Kirk has emerged as one of the most influential conservative voices of his generation. As the founder and president of Turning Point USA, he has dedicated his career to empowering young people to think critically, speak boldly, and defend the values of free...

From the moment Bob's great-great-grandfather William Yabsley leapt from the HMS Beagle in 1838 to carve out a future on Australia's northern rivers, resilience has run through the Yabsley family story. William built ships, founded the town of Coraki, and left behind a legacy...

From packed college auditoriums across America to the storied halls of Oxford University, Charlie Kirk built his reputation not through politics alone, but through the power of ideas, conviction, and dialogue. Denied entry to West Point, he turned disappointment into drive - founding Turning...

Who is Yahya Sinwar, the man who reshaped the intricate landscape of the Middle East? To his ardent supporters, he embodies the spirit of resistance-a steadfast hero rallying for a cause. To his detractors, he is nothing short of a terrorist mastermind, orchestrating a...

Who was the founder of Turning Point USA - really?To some, he was a bold defender of faith, freedom, and the American experiment. To others, he was a polarizing figure whose uncompromising debates stirred controversy wherever he spoke. But whether admired or opposed, Charlie...

An extraordinary story of war-time heroism behind enemy lines from the stepson of Field Marshall Montgomery. "A terrific read" Andy McNab In November 1942, two nights after the Battle of El Alamein, a young British army officer was captured. As the Nazis deliberated about...

A monumental intellectual history of the pivotal figure of Hindu nationalism Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966) was an intellectual, ideologue, and anticolonial nationalist leader in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule, one whose anti-Muslim writings exploited India's tensions in pursuit of Hindu majority...

This address, "Matthew Stanley Quay: In Memoriam," was delivered by Charles H. Stone before the Grand Army of the Republic, Beaver Post No. 473, on March 31, 1905. It serves as a tribute to the life and legacy of Matthew Stanley Quay, a prominent...

This volume, "James A. Garfield. His Speeches at Home. 1880," presents a collection of addresses delivered by James A. Garfield during his 1880 presidential campaign. Offering a snapshot of the political climate and key issues of the time, these speeches provide valuable insight into...

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890 1988), affectionately known as Bacha Khan, Badshah Khan and Fakr-e-Afghan among his people, and Frontier Gandhi in India, was born in Uthmanzai in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. His life was dedicated to the social reform of...

HOW RUSSIA LOST ITS CHANCE OF FREEDOM: A landmark work of political history detailing the decline of modern Russia, taking us right up to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Brilliantly told through the tumultuous life and brutal assassination of Boris Nemtsov (1959-2015). When Russia emerged...

Dive into the heart of American politics with "My Quarter Century of American Politics, Volume 1," a captivating account by Champ Clark. This volume offers a unique perspective on the political landscape of the early 20th century, providing invaluable insights into the events, personalities,...

Explore the tumultuous years of the French Revolution through the eyes of Gouverneur Morris, the United States Minister to France, in this second volume of his collected diary and letters. Penned with candor and insight, Morrisâ€(TM)s writings offer a unique perspective on the events...

In an era defined by economic upheaval, political polarization, and global uncertainty, one man worked quietly behind the scenes to help steer the world's largest economy-often without the spotlight, but never without impact. The Quiet Architect: Kevin Hassett and the Economics of American Power...

A classic American tale, J.D. Vance's path is one of tenacity, change, and controversy. Few people have managed the nexus of class, culture, and politics as well as Vance has, from a tumultuous upbringing in an impoverished Rust Belt town to the pinnacles of...

This book exposes the roots of the caste system and untouchability. BR Ambedkar, who himself belonged to the untouchable caste, describes the lives of the untouchables and the discrimination and oppression they faced. The book analyses religious texts such as the Vedas, Puranas and...

The hon'ble prime minister of the largest democracy, India, Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi, is an embodiment of effective leadership, aimed at ensuring welfare of the masses. With utmost dedication, Narendra Modi served the people of Gujarat for 13 years as their chief minister. Under...

The story of the Renaissance city and palace of Urbino, and the life of the extraordinary man who created it: Federico da Montefeltro. 'Painstakingly researched and yet unfailingly readable' Ross King 'An insight into one of Renaissance Italy's most glamorous courts' Catherine Fletcher 'The...

In Edward Terry Sanford: A Tennessean on the U.S. Supreme Court, Stephanie Slater uncovers the life and work of Edward Terry Sanford (1865-1930), the only Supreme Court justice who obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee. Born and raised in Knoxville, Sanford...

Untethered: The True Children of Cyrus is a coming-of-age story that goes beyond the first crush and teenage antics. This story begins in Tehran, in 1977, when a student and his twin sister leave home to attend high school abroad. They move in with...

An informative and visually appealing quiz book covering all aspects of Churchill's extraordinary life. Do you think you know everything there is to know about Churchill? Have you seen every film and read every book ever produced about this great British statesman? Then delve...

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...

"I think this will make Watergate look like child's play." -Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, on Karl Rove's alleged involvement in his prosecution Was Don Siegelman the victim of a Republican conspiracy led by Karl Rove, or was he perhaps the most corrupt governor...

Hannibal V1 is a comprehensive historical account of the art of war between the Carthaginians and Romans leading up to the Battle of Pydna in 168 B.C. The book, authored by Theodore Ayrault Dodge, provides a detailed overview of the Second Punic War, which...

The Life and Work of James G. Blaine is a book written by John Clark Ridpath that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and career of James G. Blaine, an American politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Secretary...

""Herbert Hoover and the Russian Prisoners of World War I: A Study in Diplomacy and Relief, 1918-1919"" is a historical book written by Edward Frederick Willis. The book focuses on the efforts of Herbert Hoover, the future President of the United States, in providing...

The Diary and Letters of Gouverneur Morris Volume 1 is a historical book that presents the personal writings of Gouverneur Morris, a prominent figure in American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Morris was the Minister of the United States to...

Companions of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States: An Album Containing Portraits of Members (1901) is a book compiled by the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. The book features portraits of the members of...

Delve into the formative years of the United States with "The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 6," a crucial installment in the Library Edition of Jefferson's collected works. This volume offers a unique window into American history through the political writings of one of...

The remarkable story of Prince Metternich, an Austrian statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping European politics during the early 19th century. With firsthand accounts of major events and intimate insights into the private life of a powerful figure, this memoir is an...

Tom O'Lincoln's moving political memoir is a testament to a life worth living, in the ranks of those fighting for human liberation. Tom became politicised in the turbulent 1960s and spent decades writing, organising and travelling in a lifelong effort to renew a creative...

"The Mandate of Stone Jones - Never Give Up," is a compelling 2-part story chronicling his life. The content in Part I is secular in nature, and it focuses on his past from childhood in Philadelphia to the many years he lived in Europe....

The Gambler King of Clark Street tells the story of a larger-than-life figure who fused Chicago's criminal underworld with the city's political and commercial spheres to create an urban machine built on graft, bribery, and intimidation. Lindberg vividly paints the life of the Democratic...

Those who describe Ontario political leaders as bland or boring do not remember the days of Mitchell Hepburn. Premier of the province from 1934 to 1942, Hepburn was impetuous, exuberant, charismatic, creative, and, for a time, wildly successful as a politician. In this biography...

An experience of compulsory quarantine for an Australian traveller returning home during the coronavirus pandemic. Stranded in Peru when the country's borders closed early in the year, she was lucky to find a seat on a chartered plane run by an adventure tour company,...

In a book as fierce and stunning as a prize fight, Ed Rollins tells of his many triumphs and sometimes spectacular blunders during a thirty-year career in American politics. From the Reagan presidency to the campaigns of Ross Perot and Christine Todd Whitman, Rollins...

A gritty journey of Charleston's longest-serving mayor, from gravedigger to city leader, embodying boldness and compassion, navigating political storms while connecting deeply with citizens, leaving a legacy of progress and accessibility for all.In Call Me Danny, readers are invited into the extraordinary life of...

A gritty journey of Charleston's longest-serving mayor, from gravedigger to city leader, embodying boldness and compassion, navigating political storms while connecting deeply with citizens, leaving a legacy of progress and accessibility for all.In Call Me Danny, readers are invited into the extraordinary life of...