Biography & Autobiography - Political

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As America's leading expert on the Presidency and an adviser to presidents from Harry S. Truman to Bill Clinton, Richard E. Neustadt was "the most penetrating analyst of power since Machiavelli,"as Guardian of the Presidency makes clear. In this inspirational book, Neustadt's former colleagues...

Author: Patrick Fuliang ShanISBN-10: 1438496796ISBN-13: 9781438496795Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2024Pages: 322Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Author: Melania TrumpISBN-10: 1510782699ISBN-13: 9781510782693Publisher: Skyhorse PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 312Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.11lbs

Liz Truss's disastrous premiership was the shortest and most chaotic in British history. In the space of just 49 days, Truss witnessed the death of the longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, attempted to remould the economy, triggered a collapse in the value of Sterling...

The world sometimes asks what we're made of. It sometimes dishes out problems that put our characters and strengths on display.I was a white female who grew up in a small California town, with a brilliant and popular college professor father and a brilliant...

The definitive biography of one of India's most beloved and inspirational figures, Mohandas K. Gandhi. J.B. Kripalani draws on his deep personal connection with Gandhi to offer readers an intimate look at the man behind the myth, from his early years as a young...

Honor� Jaxon presents the life story of a complex political figure who invented an Indigenous ancestry he did not, in fact, possess.Author: Donald SmithISBN-10: 1487550146ISBN-13: 9781487550141Publisher: University of Toronto PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2023Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d

The year is 1928. Forty-four Octobers have come and gone since Elfego Baca earned top ranking as a gunfighter. Few now remember that on a fall day in 1884, in the village of Frisco, New Mexico, Baca ducked some 4,000 bullets fired by eighty...

Former James Dobson aide and Focus on the Family co-founder Gil Alexander-Moegerle offers an insightful and detailed expose of militant moral and political activist James Dobson, the man credited with the power surge of the religious right. Photos.Author: Gil Alexander-MoegerleISBN-10: 157392122XISBN-13: 9781573921220Publisher: Prometheus BooksLanguage:...

Since gaining its independence from British colonial rule in 1948, Burma's history has been cursed. The military raped the resource-rich country for fifty years and drove its people to penury. Activists who advocated for democracy were imprisoned, tortured, and exiled. Civil society institutions were...

Do you really think Osama bin Laden is done with America? Are you ready for the next 9/11? Help stop Osama bin Laden's plan for a devastating nuclear attack on multiple American cities in the very near future. Two thirds of Americans believe Osama...

The Gatling Gun is a historical non-fiction book written by Isaiah Villars and originally published in 1891. The book explores the history and development of the Gatling gun, a revolutionary weapon that was first invented in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed...

Bonaparte's Park and the Murats is a historical book written by Evan Morrison Woodward in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of the Murat family, who were related to Napoleon Bonaparte. The Murats were a prominent family in...

Life In A New England Town 1787-88: Diary Of John Quincy Adams is a historical book that provides an intimate glimpse into the life of a young John Quincy Adams, who would later become the sixth president of the United States. The book is...

Rogers' Rangers is a historical book written by Augustus Lynch Mason. The book is a detailed account of the legendary Rogers' Rangers, a group of elite soldiers who fought for the British during the French and Indian War. The book provides a comprehensive history...

""Human Longevity: Recording The Name, Age, Place Of Residence And Year, Of The Decease Of 1712 Persons Who Attained A Century And Upwards With Anecdotes"" is a book written by James Easton. The book is a compilation of information about 1712 individuals who lived...

The Last Message of William Jennings Bryan is a book written by the famous American politician and orator, William Jennings Bryan. The book is a collection of speeches and writings that Bryan made during the last few years of his life, before his untimely...

""A Genealogy Of The Greenleaf Family"" is a historical book written by Jonathan Greenleaf and published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive study of the genealogy of the Greenleaf family, tracing its roots back to the early 17th century in England and following...

Lord Leighton of Stretton is a biographical work written by Edgcumbe Staley and published in 1906. The book chronicles the life and artistic career of Frederic Leighton, a prominent British artist and the first painter to be elevated to the peerage. The book begins...

Winner of 2006 Illinois State Historical Society Book Award-Certificate of Excellence In the early twentieth century, John Coughlin and Mike Kenna ruled Chicago's First Ward, the lucrative lakefront territory and nerve center of the city. It was one of the most infamous havens for...

"Four Stars." --West Coast Review of Books"Fascinating reading." --Booklist"An engrossing book...excellent." --Oahu Sun PressAuthor: Thomas FuchsISBN-10: 0425173402ISBN-13: 9780425173404Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2000Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 6.74h x 4.30w x 0.80d

The first extensively illustrated book documenting Franklin's life and work--a must-have for any Franklin enthusiast. Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World examines the many facets of America's most extraordinary founding father. Politician, diplomat, scientist, printer, and civic improver, Franklin influenced every aspect...

Author: Juman KubbaISBN-10: 1662943377ISBN-13: 9781662943379Publisher: Gatekeeper PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2024Pages: 120Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.44d

The University of Florida has an ambitious goal: to harness the power of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni to solve some of society's most pressing problems and to become a resource for the state of Florida, the nation, and the world. Engineer Juan...

Lessons from A Wall Street Legend Turned Secretary of Commerce Before being named President Trump's Secretary of Commerce in 2017, Wilbur Ross had already earned a reputation as the "King of Bankruptcy" over his 55-year career on Wall Street. Often working on high-profile bankruptcies...

A long overdue account of the pioneering life and work of controversial African American Congressman Arthur Wergs Mitchell of Chicago A Carpetbagger in Reverse offers a landmark reassessment of the life, career, and accomplishments of groundbreaking Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell, the first Black Democrat...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A memoir from Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden's younger sister, trusted confidante and lifelong campaign manager. Valerie, one of the first female campaign managers in United States history, writes of the role of family, faith, and fate in shaping her...

Author: Cassidy HutchinsonISBN-10: 1668028298ISBN-13: 9781668028292Publisher: Simon & SchusterLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2024Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 8.38h x 5.50w x 0.96d

A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It is the story of Paul Kagame, a refugee who, after a generation of exile, found his way home. Learn about President Kagame, who strives to make Rwanda the first middle-income country in Africa,...

In Call Me an American, Captain Cao's triumphant journey of sacrifice and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds, speaks to the enduring power and promise of the American dream. Deeply relatable and unapologetically honest, Captain Cao shares hard-fought lessons as a war refugee,...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "This book--abundant with love for both people and the land--is powerful medicine." --Naomi Klein A personal account of one man's confrontation with colonization that illuminates the philosophy and values of a First Nation on the front lines of the fight against an...

A timely and deeply moving memoir of a Ukrainian family and the country's tumultuous history. In the Ukrainian city of Poltava stands an elegant mansion known as the Rooster House, thanks to the two voluptuous red roosters flanking the door. It doesn't look horrifying,...

This is a moving and insightful biography of Seth Conkling, a prominent lawyer and politician in the mid-19th century. With a richly textured and nuanced writing style, the authors bring Conkling to life, offering readers a vivid portrait of this complex and fascinating man.This...

Flanders' comprehensive biography of founding fathers John Jay and John Rutledge sheds new light on these important figures in American history. From their childhoods to their pivotal roles in shaping the nation's political landscape, Flanders' account is a compelling portrait of two men whose...

This fascinating biography of William Henry Seward provides readers with a detailed look at his formative years, before he became one of the most influential politicians in American history. With insightful analysis of his early writings and speeches, as well as personal anecdotes about...

This book looks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's origins, foundations, and organizational structure.Isaiah "Si" Kenen, AIPAC's founder and long-time leader, created what can be described as the organization's three-dimensional inverted pyramid, giving it far-reaching influence and impact.Following Kenen's work through AIPAC's inception...

*Includes pictures of Robespierre and other important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes Robespierre's most famous and controversial quotes about the French Revolution, Louis XVI, and more. "Citizens, did you want a revolution without a revolution?" - Maximilien Robespierre A lot of...

DONALD TRUMPDonald Trump, whether you like him or not is a man that is hard to ignore. And whether you agree with his philosophies or not, you have to admit that the man has had a great deal of success in a variety of...

Andres Bonifacio, the leader of the Philippine Revolution of 1896, has become one of the country's great national heroes. He is celebrated in history textbooks read by millions of young Filipinos. His image, cast in bronze and cut into stone, stands on plazas across...

""The Life And Adventures Of Roger Sherman Potter: Together With An Accurate Account Of His Achievements In Politics"" is a biographical book written by Pheleg Van Truesedale. The book tells the story of Roger Sherman Potter, a fictional character who is portrayed as a...

With the simple power of a man who was betrayed by his government, former Louisiana Commissioner Jim Brown paints an unflinching portrait of his six-year ordeal fighting criminal charges brought against him by the Justice Department. For thirty-two years, Jim Brown was one of...

Prologue to Sumter: The Beginnings of the Civil War from the John Brown Raid to the Surrender of Fort Sumter is a historical account of the events leading up to the American Civil War. Written by Philip Van Doren Stern, the book covers the...

""The Wissahickon"" is a book written by Thomas Augustine Daly and published in 1922. The book is a historical and cultural study of the Wissahickon Creek, a tributary of the Schuylkill River located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The author describes the natural beauty of the...

""A Military Journal During The American Revolutionary War, From 1775 To 1783"" is a historical book written by James Thacher, a surgeon and physician who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The book is a first-hand account of Thacher's experiences...

""The Letters of Pliny the Younger"" is a collection of selected letters written by Pliny the Younger, a Roman author and politician who lived in the 1st century AD. The book includes a variety of letters that Pliny wrote to friends, family members, and...

""Genealogy Of The Swasey Family"" is a comprehensive book that traces the lineage of the Swasey family, including the descendants of the Swezey families of Outhold, Long Island, New York. Written by Benjamin Franklin Swasey and published in 1910, this book is a valuable...

Robert Rice Reynolds (1884-1963), U.S. senator from North Carolina from 1933 to 1945, was one of the most eccentric politicians in American history. His travels, his five marriages, his public faux pas, and his flamboyant campaigns provided years of amusement for his constituents. This...

On two consecutive days in June 1963, in two lyrical speeches, John F. Kennedy pivots dramatically and boldly on the two greatest issues of his time: nuclear arms and civil rights. In language unheard in lily white, Cold War America, he appeals to Americans...

"Fascinating . . . First Ladies is a wonderfully generous look at the women who, often against their wishes, took on what Truman calls 'the world's second toughest job.'"--The Christian Science MonitorWhether they envision their role as protector, partner, advisor, or scold, First Ladies...