Biography & Autobiography - Political

Biographies of the public lives of the various Lord Chancellors of England from the origin of the office until the reign of Queen Victoria of England. Also includes an introduction explaining the origin, function an jurisdiction of the office.Author: Lord CampbellISBN-10: 1479434531ISBN-13: 9781479434534Publisher: Wildside...

Biographies of the public lives of the various Lord Chancellors of England from the origin of the office until the reign of Queen Victoria of England. Also includes an introduction explaining the origin, function an jurisdiction of the office.Author: Lord CampbellISBN-10: 1479434507ISBN-13: 9781479434503Publisher: Wildside...

Biographies of the public lives ot the various Lord Chancellors of England from the origina of the office until the reign of Queen Victoria of England. Also includes an introduction explaining the origin, function an jurisdiction of the office.Author: Lord CampbellISBN-10: 1479434493ISBN-13: 9781479434497Publisher: Wildside...

A prominent senator assesses the destructive ideas that have seized the American spirit--and shows how the hidden alignments in our politics can free us from their hold. Today, the United States is in a crisis--and it's not just a political one: over fifty years,...

This recently released, coffee table size book traces President Roosevelt's train trips across the continental United States by constructing a first-person journal account of the President's tour of the entire country, from the spring of 1902 through the fall of 1905---five months of Theodore...

"I told them Libya would become a failed state. I told them Egypt's military would never surrender power. I told them Syria would become a jihadist wasteland. I said this on television in March 2011, while the revolution was spreading. Nobody wanted to hear...

Before the bestselling books, the media empire, and the millions of loyal listeners, Glenn Beck was spinning the hottest tracks of the '90s and cracking jokes in a fast-paced morning zoo-type show. But just beyond the laughter and chart-toppers, a seismic shift was quietly...

One morning. Two brothers. One bullet that changed a nation forever. Greece had just begun to breathe after centuries of struggle when Ioannis Kapodistrias stepped onto its soil. He wasn't seeking glory. He wasn't seeking power. He wanted something far harder: to build a...

A pioneering female politician who believed women didn't need the vote. A conservative who shared platforms with communists. A shy public speaker who traveled the world championing Spanish refugees. The formidable Duchess of Atholl was full of contradictions. Born into an ancient Scottish family...

In 1989, the author-a twenty-one year old student and aspiring writer-went to work helping an old family friend run his wholesale floral business. An octogenarian who was rapidly going blind, Monroe Sweetland needed someone to drive him on his forays into the wilderness to...

In May 1877, Ulysses S. Grant, newly departed from two terms in the White House, embarked on an extraordinary three-year journey that defined a pivotal moment in the Gilded Age. Driven by a lifelong passion for travel and unburdened by a fixed itinerary, Grant...

Jesse Helms (1921-2008) dominated the political landscape of North Carolina during the last half of the twentieth century. Though Helms's thirty years in the US Senate are most remembered for what he opposed rather than what he achieved, he was a central figure in...

History remembers emperors and empires-but it forgets the ones who made freedom possible. Beneath the grand narratives of conquest and colonization lie the untold stories of unsung political leaders who reshaped Asia not through dominance, but through vision, defiance, and relentless belief in their...

Gladstone's Speeches, Descriptive Index and Bibliography offers a comprehensive guide to the speeches of William Ewart Gladstone, one of Britain's most significant political figures. This volume provides invaluable insights into Gladstone's political thought, oratorical skill, and the key issues that shaped Victorian Britain. Compiled...

Explore the multifaceted mind of Hugh Swinton Legaré in this comprehensive collection of his writings. Volume 2 of the "Writings of Hugh Swinton Legaré" features a rich assortment of his intellectual output, including his insightful "Diary of Brussels, and Journal of the Rhine," offering...

"Notes From My Journal When Speaker of the House of Commons" offers a unique glimpse into the inner workings of British Parliament during the 19th century. Authored by Viscount John Evelyn Denison Ossington, who served as Speaker of the House, this volume provides invaluable...

“The Kinship Of Great American Statesmen: A Study In Heredity” explores the familial connections and hereditary influences among prominent figures in American political history. Edward Erickson delves into the genealogical backgrounds of these statesmen, examining how their ancestry may have shaped their political ideologies,...

This second volume of the “Correspondence of Edmund Burke” covers the years 1774 to 1797, offering a detailed look into the political thought and activities of this influential British statesman, orator, and political theorist. Through his letters, readers gain insight into Burke's views on...

Delve into the fascinating life and accomplishments of one of America's founding fathers with "Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin, Volume 2" by James Parton. This meticulously researched biography explores Franklin's pivotal role in shaping the nascent United States. Parton's detailed narrative brings to...

Explore the intricate world of 17th and 18th-century British politics through the "Private and Original Correspondence of Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury." This collection offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a key statesman as he navigates the complex alliances and rivalries of...

Portrait and Biographical Record of Rockland and Orange Counties, New York offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prominent and representative citizens of these New York counties in the late 19th century. Published in 1895, this comprehensive record includes detailed biographical sketches and...

Explore the life and times of one of Britain's most influential figures in Henry Leach's biography, "The Duke Of Devonsihire A Personal And Political Biography." This meticulously researched work delves into both the personal life and impactful political career of the Duke, offering a...

Life and Character of Edward Oliver Wolcott, Late a Senator of the United States From the State of Colorado, Volume 1, offers a detailed biographical account of a prominent figure in American political history. Authored by Thomas Fulton Dawson, this volume delves into the...

The McKinley and Roosevelt Administrations, 1897-1909, by James Ford Rhodes, offers a detailed exploration of a pivotal era in American history. Rhodes, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, provides a comprehensive account of the presidencies of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, capturing the political, social, and...

Richard M. Nixon in the Warren Era presents a fascinating oral history transcript from 1975, capturing Nixon's perspectives on a pivotal period in American history. As part of the Earl Warren Oral History Project at the Bancroft Library, this document offers unique insights into...

Discover the compelling story of one of Ireland's most influential political figures in "The Life and Times of Charles Stewart Parnell." This meticulously researched biography delves into Parnell's ancestry, his formative years, and his rise to prominence as a leader of the Irish Parliamentary...

Explore the life and career of Rufus King, a prominent figure in early American history, through “Life and Correspondence, Volume 4.” This collection, compiled by his son Charles R. King, offers a comprehensive look at King's public and private life, featuring a selection of...

The Governor's Office Under Goodwin Knight: Oral History Transcripts and Related Material, 1979-198 presents a detailed look into the administration of California Governor Goodwin Knight through a series of oral history interviews conducted by the Bancroft Library's Regional Oral History Office. This collection offers...

This volume, "Portrait and Biographical Record of Johnson, Poweshiek and Iowa Counties, Iowa," originally published in 1893, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prominent citizens and leaders of Iowa during the late 19th century. Compiled by the Chapman Brothers, it features detailed...

This volume, "Portrait and Biographical Record of Johnson, Poweshiek and Iowa Counties, Iowa," originally published in 1893, offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of prominent citizens and leaders of Iowa during the late 19th century. Compiled by the Chapman Brothers, it features detailed...

"The Words of James G. Blaine On the Issues of the Day" offers a comprehensive collection of speeches, letters, and public writings from the prominent 19th-century American statesman, James G. Blaine. This volume provides invaluable insights into the political landscape of the era, capturing...

Bill Proctor worked in the House of Commons for thirty-six years at the latter end of the last century. He served in various procedural offices, and as clerk of the committees on Science & Technology, Transport, Foreign Affairs, and the Treasury, as well as...

Sir John James Taylor De Facto Ruler of Ireland chronicles the incredible story of the author's great-grand-uncle, Sir John James Taylor, Assistant Under-Secretary of Ireland, who was the de facto ruler of Ireland from 1918 to 1920. It is the story of a commoner,...

Published in cooperation with The National First Ladies Library This is the first full-length biography of Ida Saxton McKinley (1847- 1907), the wife of William McKinley, president of the United States from 1897 to his assassination in 1901. Long demeaned by history because she...

Indian wars in early Ohio as seen through the eyes of a future president The American Revolution gave birth to a nation, forever changed the course of political thought, and shattered and transformed the lives of the citizens of the new republic. An iconic...

Author: Theodore RooseveltISBN-10: 1594622809ISBN-13: 9781594622809Publisher: Book JungleLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/13/2006Pages: 392Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.81d

Author: Albert J. BeveridgeISBN-10: 1587980509ISBN-13: 9781587980503Publisher: Beard BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2002Pages: 720Format: PaperbackWeight: 2.24lbsSize: 8.56h x 5.65w x 1.77d

Author: Albert J. BeveridgeISBN-10: 1587980487ISBN-13: 9781587980480Publisher: Beard BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2000Pages: 648Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.98lbsSize: 8.53h x 5.57w x 1.61d

From 1752 to 1803, Pendleton was adviser to Washington, Jefferson, R. H. Lee, and Madison. This picture of Virginia life and politics shows Pendleton to be influential but modest.Originally published in 1939.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest...

The riveting New York Times bestseller by award-winning columnist Howie Carr--now with a stunning new afterword detailing Whitey Bulger's capture. For years their familiar story was of two siblings who took different paths out of South Boston: William "Billy" Bulger, former president of the...

The Course of My Life is not only the autobiography of one of the most distinguished figures of modern times, but a revealing panoply of twentieth-century political, international and social history. Born in 1916, Edward Heath became a Conservative Member of Parliament in 1950,...

Sir Charles Dilke was born in 1843 and died in 1911. His career is one of the mysteries and tragedies of nineteenth-century history. In the summer of 1885 he was the youngest man in the outgoing cabinet and Gladstone's most likely successor as leader...

The Works of James Wilson V2 is a book written by James Wilson and published in 1804. This book is a collection of the writings of James Wilson, a prominent figure in American history who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and...

Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a book written by James E. Palmer, Jr. that provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Carter Glass. Glass was an American journalist and politician who served as a member of the United States...

""Jefferson Davis V1: The Unreal And The Real"" is a book written by Robert McElroy that provides a comprehensive biography of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book is divided into two volumes, with...

Bismarck's Diplomacy At Its Zenith is a historical book written by Joseph Vincent Fuller. The book provides a detailed account of the diplomatic strategies and tactics used by Otto von Bismarck, the Chancellor of Germany, during his tenure in the late 19th century. The...

The Medici V2 is a historical book written by Colonel G. F. Young. It is the second volume of a two-part series that explores the history of the Medici family, one of the most influential and powerful families in Renaissance Italy. The book covers...

White House Diary is a memoir written by Henrietta Nesbitt, who served as the personal secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1967 to 1969. The book provides a detailed account of her experiences working in the White House during one of the most...

The Men Around Churchill by Rene Kraus is a historical non-fiction book that explores the key figures who surrounded and supported Winston Churchill throughout his life and career. The author delves into the personalities, backgrounds, and motivations of Churchill's closest advisors, friends, and colleagues,...

The Prime Ministers of Britain 1721-1921 is a comprehensive historical account of the individuals who held the highest political office in the United Kingdom during the period spanning from the early 18th century to the early 20th century. Written by Clive Bigham, the book...