Biography & Autobiography - Political

"Together, their stories realize in intimate but accessible terms the vagaries of historical memory and Ester's determination to tell the truth, despite the understandable urge among some victims to forget, in the face of an official policy of denial from Turkey that continues today."...

Spanning most of the years of the one-party South, the public career of Virginian Claude A. Swanson, congressman, governor, senator, and secretary of the navy, extended from the second administration of Grover Cleveland into that of Franklin Roosevelt. His record, writes Henry C. Ferrell,...

John Scott, Lord Eldon (1751-1838) was an important English lawyer and a dominant figure in Georgian public life, and ranks among the most important Lord Chancellors in the long history of that office. This biography, the first in approximately 150 years, traces Eldon's public...

This concise study of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81) focuses on the substantial reassessment of Disraeli's career and personality that is currently taking place. Particular reference is made to the role played in Disraeli's conception of life and politics by his Jewishness and his romanticism. The...

The Third Duke of Portland served twice as Prime Minster and had a long and distinguished political career from 1760s to the 1780s. This study details how he was transformed from a pillar of the grand Whiggery (he was the brother-in-law of Georgiana, Duchess...

During the course of the Twentieth Century, nineteen men and one woman - from Robert Cecil, Third Marquis of Salisbury to Tony Blair - have occupied the post of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.Author: D. LeonardISBN-10: 0333918398ISBN-13: 9780333918395Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/07/2004Pages: 391Format:...

World War I was one of the most important events of the twentieth century. It was also a crucial period in Leon Trotsky's political biography. This work is the first comprehensive examination of Trotsky's writings of 1914-1917 and the context in which they were...

Jean Moulin is a universally recognized French hero, celebrated as the delegate of General de Gaulle to Nazi-occupied France in 1942-3 and founder of the National Resistance Council in May 1943. He is known for defiance of the German invaders in June 1940 and...

Michael Young is one of the key figures in British twentieth century history. Focusing on family, community and social change, he has cascaded ideas, in the process coining new words, like 'meritocracy'. He has also initiated or played a major role in creating new...

This comprehensive reference guide to women who have served in Congress provides detailed biographies of each of the 200 women who have held office on Capitol Hill over the past 80 years. Along with statistics on their congressional service, the biographies contain first-hand interviews...

The importance of Colonel Edward M. House in twentieth-century American foreign policy is enormous: from 1913 to 1919 he served not only as intimate friend and chief political adviser to President Woodrow Wilson but also as national security adviser and senior diplomat. Yet the...

Patrick Pearse was not only leader of the 1916 Easter Rising but also one of the main ideologues of the IRA. Based on new material on his childhood and underground activities, this book places him in a European context and provides an intimate account...

Author: Charles S. ChapmanISBN-13: 9798264858123Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2025Pages: 86Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d

From a young boy in Marin County with a restless defiance of authority to the governor of America's largest state, Gavin Newsom's story is one of audacity, disruption, and risk. In *Unscripted Power - Challenging the Status Quo*, Ward Kilgore traces the arc of...

In the unforgiving mountains of northern Yemen, a rebel leader emerged who would defy the might of empires and reshape the destiny of a nation. The Mountain Commander: Abdulmalik al-Houthi and Yemen's Unyielding War is a sweeping political biography that delves into the rise...

A poignant and inspiring memoir from the former mayor of Atlanta about her modest, hardscrabble upbringing, and fully appreciating the selfless, loving, fierce, and altogether Southern-twinged lessons her family taught her.Long before Keisha Lance Bottoms rose to prominence in politics, she was a daddy's...

The Last Czar: The Vladimir Putin DoctrineIn a world where democracy teeters and empires whisper from the shadows, The Last Czar unravels the gripping story of Vladimir Putin-a leader whose legacy is both feared and admired, studied and misunderstood. This exhaustive political biography takes...

Essential reading for anyone interested in modern American politics, get the book that former President Barack Obama on X calls "a deeply thoughtful book" and says, "couldn't be a more timely read." Part memoir, part rumination on the declining moral compass of the American...

Why and How the North Conquered the South is a Concise, yet Complete, Three or Four Hour MUST READ. Howard Ray White, 82, a Southern Historian, co-founder of The Society of Independent Southern Historians and Author of twelve Published Books draws upon his Extensive...

In "Vlad the Impaler: Fear, Power, and Control," A.A. Castor delves deep into the life and reign of one of history's most infamous rulers, Vlad III Dracula. Known for his brutal methods and fierce defense of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler's leadership strategies continue to...

Where is the human in migration? In an age of immigration as political posturing and propaganda, Massocki Ma Massocki presents a collage of dreams, journeys, tears, wills... even death. This book is an intimate retelling of lives and stories that strips migrants of convenient...

This is a book that describes the journey of an African American man, transplanted from the Midwest to the Deep South. Rod moved to this quaint, small town. In less than 2 years, Rod ran for and was elected to a seat on the...

The National Destiny: Ofiyok!";Gumaa Francis Lodongi's;Sudanese identity;universa;transformative power of hope;rallying cry for solidarityFull DescriptionIn the heart of Sudan's struggles lies an unwavering spirit, embodied by Gumaa Francis Lodongi's stirring reflections on hope, resilience, and the pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. In "The National Destiny:...

Alexander the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years that he was actually...

Angelo Codevilla, a towering intellect and prolific scholar, left an indelible mark on the study of political philosophy and statesmanship.An Italian immigrant, Codevilla embraced America with a fervent belief in its republican ideals. His academic journey took him to Rutgers, where his early promise...

Governor William F. Winter has enriched the political and cultural life of Mississippi and the United States for six decades--as an infantryman in World War II, as a Mississippi House representative (1947-1959), as governor of Mississippi (1980-1984), as a member of President Bill Clinton's...

The Queen of the Colonies: Or Queensland As I Knew It is a book written by an anonymous author who resided in Queensland, Australia for eight years. The book was first published in 1876 and provides a detailed account of life in Queensland during...

These memoirs, written by various members of the Metternich family, provide an inside look into the life of one of Europe's most influential political figures, Prince Klemens von Metternich, who served as the Austrian Empire's Chancellor from 1821 to 1848. It covers a wide...

In 1971 a young woman forged a group of allies into a forcethat, in less than a decade, secured the most laws passed to benefitwomen than in any other decade in US history. Her name wasCarol Corrigan Burris and her organization was the Women'sLobby....

Covering all aspects of America's controversial former President's wife, this comprehensive biography offers an unprecedented view of our first baby boomer First Lady, and provides a better understanding of lawyer, board member, and commision member Hillary Clinton.Author: Donnie RadcliffeISBN-10: 0446517666ISBN-13: 9780446517669Publisher: Grand Central PublishingLanguage:...

Author: Bobby O. WelchISBN-13: 9798900191096Publisher: Bobby WelchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2025Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

Sir Arthur Tange was perhaps the most powerful Secretary of the Australian Defence Department and one of the most powerful of the great 'mandarins' who dominated the Commonwealth Public Service between the 1940s and the 1970s. His strong, and often decisive, influence on both...

Author: Seamus MallonISBN-10: 1843519844ISBN-13: 9781843519843Publisher: Lilliput PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2025Pages: 242Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.55d

The Autobiography of Mother Jones (Polis & Praxis Red Series)"I am not a humanitarian. I am a hell-raiser." - Mother JonesMary Harris "Mother" Jones (1837-1930) was once branded the most dangerous woman in America-and she wore the name proudly. From the coal mines of...

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and Air Mail "A fascinating and instructive book . . . elegantly written and perceptive." --Wall Street Journal "Kaleidoscopic . . . A fascinating exploration of individual agency that never loses sight of the...

A gonzo romp through Britain's political underbelly, HATE CLUB is a bloodstained autopsy of the radical left and right.Caught between junkie messiahs, violent zealots, and a media desperate for monsters, Lucy becomes a useful idiot for everyone with a cause. From slick studio shoots...

In the darkened corridors of North Korea's power structure, one figure has emerged from the shadows to stand at the edge of history-Kim Yo-jong, the enigmatic sister of Kim Jong-un. Dark Heir: Kim Yo-jong and the Future of North Korea takes readers deep inside...

Ayesha Gaddafi was born into power, privilege, and politics as the only daughter of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Her life began as one of immense opportunity-she studied law, represented humanitarian causes, and gained a reputation as a modern face of Libya. Yet, as the...

From an award-winning journalist, the authoritative--and explosive--inside story of Justice Samuel Alito and his powerful role in shaping the Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, the unflinching author of the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, is so influential that many now refer...

How do you convince a woman-already widowed once-that she won't have to bury another husband?That's the question then-Representative Lorenzo Sierra faced as he looked at his wife, Rhonda Cagle, over FaceTime from his bed in the emergency room. Moments before being placed on a...

"From the Eagle's Nest to the Lion's Den" is, without a doubt, an incredibly evocative and unique autobiography and memoir, covering the author's journey from a country in sociopolitical turmoil, to travelling the world. From the very beginning the readers get the insight on...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume includes those who lived, worked, and or died...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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...

Explore the life and thoughts of one of America's most influential figures with “Writings of John Quincy Adams, Volume 12.” This carefully curated collection offers a deep dive into Adams' perspectives on the pivotal events and philosophical debates that shaped the nation. Edited by...

Have you ever wondered how one man could be so influential in decades of political turbulence, religious upheaval, and social transformation?Dive deep into the life of Ian Paisley, a towering figure whose influence shaped Northern Ireland's landscape for over half a century. Ian Paisley:...

This book is a culmination of my reflections on former President Donald Trump, drawn from the hundreds of comments I wrote on his 2015-2019 official Facebook Page, Twitter, and various social media platforms. These comments were not just observations but reflections of my personal...

How can a First Lady be forgotten? Was she really a First Lady? Or not? Could it be that she did something that made her become forgotten? What exactly did she do? Find answers to these questions and more in this book wherein lies...

Jason Burns' "In The Arena: Charlie Kirk and The New American Conservatism" emerges as a compelling and thoroughly researched biography that deftly navigates the crossroads of a rapidly evolving political landscape and the figure of Charlie Kirk, a prominent voice in contemporary conservatism. This...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Ben Shapiro's "Facts Don't Care About Your Feelings" is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of contemporary political and cultural issues through the lens of logic and rational discourse. In this book, Shapiro argues that emotions often cloud judgment and that objective facts should drive...

Miguel Antonio Otero (1859-1944) not only distinguished himself as a political leader in New Mexico and lived out his life as a champion of the people, but he is also highly recognized for his career as an author. He published his legendary "My Life...