Biography & Autobiography - Political

""Guadalcanal: The First Offensive"" is a historical account of the first major offensive by the United States against Japan during World War II. The book, written by John Miller Jr., details the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides,...

Battle Leadership is a military leadership guidebook written by Adolph Von Schell, a German army officer who served during World War I. The book is a comprehensive guide to effective leadership in battle, covering topics such as training, discipline, communication, and decision-making. Schell draws...

On The Mission In Missouri: 1857-1868 is a historical book written by John Joseph Hogan and published in 1892. The book is a firsthand account of Hogan's experiences as a Catholic missionary in Missouri during the mid-19th century. The author provides a detailed description...

The Taj-Ul Ikbal Tarikh Bhopal: Or The History Of Bhopal (1876) is a book written by H. H. The Nawab Shahjahan. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Bhopal, a city located in the central part of India. The...

The Amistad Argument is a book written by John Quincy Adams. It is a historical account of the Amistad case, which took place in the mid-19th century. The book details the events leading up to the case, including the kidnapping of the African slaves...

The book ""Genealogy Of The Dickey Family"" by John Dickey was published in 1898 and is a comprehensive record of the history and lineage of the Dickey family. The author has traced the family's roots back to their earliest known ancestors and has provided...

Wilbur Fisk Sanders, Montana's first U.S. Senator: Vigilante, hero or villain? Now available is Order Without Law, the real story of this amazing patriot, abolitionist and champion of racial and social justice reform. This history eschews opinionated editorials and includes all available facts, complimentary...

Wilbur Fisk Sanders, Montana's first U.S. Senator: Vigilante, hero or villain? Now available is Order Without Law, the real story of this amazing patriot, abolitionist and champion of racial and social justice reform. This history eschews opinionated editorials and includes all available facts, complimentary...

The decade began with a hangover. Nixon occupied the White House, ending youthful Americans' dreams of social transformation. After hundreds of thousands had perished, the Nigerian Civil War ended in January 1970 when its army swallowed up little Biafra. In February the prominent logician,...

Jacqueline Kennedy: The Complete Story Of America's Glamorous First Lady is a comprehensive biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Written by Deane Heller, the book covers her life from childhood to her years as First Lady, and beyond. The...

The Life of Albert R. Parsons is a biography of the titular figure, written by Parsons himself and published in 1889. The book also includes a brief history of the labor movement in America. Albert R. Parsons was a prominent figure in the labor...

""Plunkitt of Tammany Hall"" is a non-fiction book written by William L. Riordon, originally published in 1905. The book is a collection of speeches and interviews with George Washington Plunkitt, a politician from New York City's Tammany Hall political machine. Plunkitt was a colorful...

The Widow In The South: A Series Of Letters is a book written by Teresa Dean and published in 1903. The book is a collection of letters that were written by the author to her family and friends during her time living in the...

To know the story of the life and times of Judge Gilbert Merritt is to understand modern U.S. politics of the mid to late 20th century-how it came to be, and how it worked--particularly in the American South.Judge Gilbert Merritt and his circle of...

"Letters to Trump" is a collection of letters written by a diverse group of Americans to the former President of the United States, Donald Trump. The book was published in 2019, during Trump's presidency, and features letters from individuals ranging from high school students...

On My Own is a memoir written by Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States. The book chronicles her life after the death of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and her journey of self-discovery as she navigates her new role...

The Price Of Our Heritage: In Memory Of The Heroic Dead Of The 168 Infantry is a book written by Winfred E. Robb that pays tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for their country during the Second World War. The 168...

Francisco I. Madero: Apostle of Mexican Democracy is a biography of Francisco I. Madero, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution. Written by Stanley R. Ross, the book explores Madero's life, his political beliefs, and his role in the fight for Mexican democracy. Madero...

Sut Lovingood: Yarns Spun by Harris, George Washington is a collection of humorous short stories written by George Washington Harris. The stories are narrated by Sut Lovingood, a fictional character who is a mischievous and colorful storyteller from Tennessee. Through his tales, Sut Lovingood...

The Sunset of the Confederacy is a historical account of the American Civil War, written by Morris Schaff and originally published in 1912. The book chronicles the final days of the Confederacy, from the fall of Richmond to the surrender of General Robert E....

A Year of American Travel is a travelogue written by Jessie Benton Fremont, an American writer and explorer. The book chronicles her travels throughout the United States during the year of 1878. Fremont's journey takes her from the East Coast to the West Coast,...

The Crimson Trail Of Joaquin Murieta is a book written by Ernest Klette. The book is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Joaquin Murieta, a notorious outlaw who lived in California during the 1850s. The book follows Murieta's life from his...

Jim Farley's Story: The Roosevelt Years is a book written by James A. Farley, who was a prominent American politician and businessman. The book is a memoir of Farley's experiences during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was a close friend and political...

Roger Bacon's Letter is a book written by the famous 13th-century philosopher and scientist, Roger Bacon. The book contains a letter that Bacon wrote to Pope Clement IV in 1267, in which he outlines his ideas on scientific inquiry and the importance of empirical...

From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America is a first-hand account of the American Civil War written by James Longstreet, a Confederate general who served under Robert E. Lee. The book was originally published in 1896, more than 30 years...

""The Life of Nathaniel Chipman"" is a biography written by Daniel Chipman and published in 1846. The book follows the life of Nathaniel Chipman, who was a prominent figure in American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nathaniel Chipman was a...

Cayuga In The Field: A Record Of The 19th New York Volunteers, And 3d New York Artillery (1873) is a historical book written by Henry Hall. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of the 19th New York Volunteers and the 3d...

Argonaut Tales: Stories Of The Gold Seekers And The Indian Scouts Of Early Arizona is a book written by Edmund Wells. It is a collection of stories that revolve around the experiences of gold seekers and Indian scouts during the early days of Arizona....

Red River: Blazing Guns On The Chisholm Trail is a western novel written by Borden Chase. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the journey of Tom Dunson and his adopted son, Matthew Garth, as they drive a herd of cattle...

The book ""Life Of Governor Evans: Second Territorial Governor Of Colorado"" by Edgar Carlisle McMechen is a biography of John Evans, who served as the second territorial governor of Colorado. The book provides a detailed account of Evans' life, from his birth in Waynesville,...

""Jefferson Davis V2: The Unreal And The Real"" is a historical biography written by Robert McElroy. It is the second volume of the author's comprehensive study of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book...

The book ""George Frisbie Hoar"" by Frederick H. Gillett is a comprehensive biography of the life and career of George Frisbie Hoar, a prominent American lawyer, politician, and statesman. The book traces Hoar's life from his birth in 1826 in Massachusetts to his death...

The book ""Francis Parnell Murphy, Governor Of New Hampshire: Biography Of An American"" is a detailed account of the life and career of Francis Parnell Murphy, who served as the Governor of New Hampshire from 1937 to 1941. Written by Samuel R. Guard, the...

Jefferson Davis and Repudiation in Mississippi is a historical non-fiction book written by John Douglass Van Horne. The book revolves around the political and economic turmoil in Mississippi during the 19th century, specifically during the reign of Jefferson Davis, who served as the state's...

""Combined Operations: The Official Story Of The Commandos"" is a historical account of the formation and operations of the British Commandos during World War II. Written by Vice Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, who himself served as the Chief of Combined Operations, the book provides...

Rebellion in Missouri, 1861: Nathaniel Lyon and His Army of the West is a historical non-fiction book written by Hans Christian Adamson. The book is set in the year 1861, during the American Civil War, and focuses on the Union Army's campaign to suppress...

Germanna: Outpost of Adventure, 1714-1956 is a historical book written by John Walter Wayland. The book tells the story of Germanna, a settlement in Virginia that was established in 1714 by German immigrants. The book covers the history of Germanna from its founding to...

""66: A Story Of World War II"" is a historical fiction novel by author Siinto S. Wessman. The book is set during World War II and follows the story of a young Finnish soldier named Eino who is sent to fight on the Eastern...

""Mr. Sam: A Biography Of Samuel T. Rayburn, Speaker Of The House"" is a comprehensive and detailed biography of one of the most influential politicians in American history. Written by C. Dwight Dorough, the book chronicles the life and career of Samuel T. Rayburn,...

""The Curtain Falls: Last Days Of The Third Reich"" is a historical account of the final days of Nazi Germany, written by Swedish diplomat and humanitarian, Folke Bernadotte. The book provides a detailed and personal perspective of the events leading up to the fall...

Rockefeller Internationalist: The Man Who Misrules The World is a book written by Emanuel M. Josephson that delves into the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller. The book provides a thorough examination of Rockefeller's influence on American politics, economics, and foreign affairs. Josephson...

""John C. Calhoun, Opportunist: A Reappraisal"" by Gerald M. Capers is a book that explores the life and political career of John C. Calhoun, a prominent American politician and statesman from the 19th century. Calhoun was known for his strong advocacy of states' rights,...

""The Affair at Egg Harbor"" is a historical account of a military engagement that took place in Egg Harbor, New Jersey on October 15, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War. The book was written by William Scudder Stryker and was first published in 1894....

Champ Clark: Memorial Addresses (1922) is a book that contains a collection of speeches given by members of the United States Sixty Sixth Congress in honor of Champ Clark, who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919. The...

Washington Confidential is a non-fiction book written by Jack Lait that delves into the inner workings of the American government and its politicians. The book is a collection of articles and essays that were originally published in the New York Daily Mirror between 1949...

""Fidel Castro: Rebel, Liberator or Dictator?"" is a book written by Jules Dubois that explores the life and legacy of the former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Castro's rise to power and his impact on Cuba and the...

The Origin of Fingerprinting is a book written by William James Herschel in 1916. Herschel was a British civil servant who worked in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During his time in India, Herschel became interested in the use of...

Tom Rocket is a novel written by Albany De Grenier Fonblanque and published in 1860. The story follows the life of Tom Rocket, a young man who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Tom is ambitious and driven, but...

The Life and Diary of John Floyd: Governor of Virginia, An Apostle of Secession, and the Father of the Oregon Country is a historical biography written by Charles Henry Ambler and originally published in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life...

""Genealogy and Recollections"" is a book written by Albert Alfonzo Moore and published in 1915. The book is a collection of genealogical information and personal recollections of the author's family and their history. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part...