Biography & Autobiography - Political

"Marse Henry, Complete: An Autobiography" offers a captivating journey into the life and times of Henry Watterson, a prominent journalist and editor who left an indelible mark on Kentucky and the nation. This autobiography provides a firsthand account of Watterson's experiences, offering valuable insights...

This memoir tells the story of Harvey Matusow, a former member of the American Communist Party who was imprisoned for perjury. Matusow later recanted his false testimony and became an anti-communist activist, providing testimony to congressional committees and naming over 200 alleged communists and...

This thrilling memoir recounts the remarkable exploits of the Baron de Rimini, a secret agent who played a pivotal role in the political intrigues of 19th century Europe. From his service to Napoleon III to his involvement in the unification of Italy, Rimini was...

Explore the little-known stories of America's first first ladies with this fascinating book. From Martha Washington to Jacqueline Kennedy, discover the challenges and triumphs faced by these influential women.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

David Murray's biography of Charles Percy offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of this American businessman and politician. Percy was a US senator representing Illinois from 1967-1985. This book provides a detailed account of his life and political career, including the challenges he...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Was Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens really a "racist" Dixiecrat who believed that slavery was the "cornerstone" of the Confederacy, as pro-North writers assert? Was he actually guilty of "treason" against the U.S., an "anarchist" who should have been hanged for leading the...

This is a biography of John Emory Bryant, a veteran of the Civil War who became a Carpetbagger in Georgia during the Reconstruction era. A member of the Eighth Maine Infantry Regiment during the Civil War, Bryant fought at the Battle of the Crater....

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...

Author: William WiseISBN-10: 0595187943ISBN-13: 9780595187942Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2001Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.54h x 5.56w x 0.51d

Author: Charles PattersonISBN-10: 0595095895ISBN-13: 9780595095896Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2000Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.27h x 7.54w x 0.29d

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Life and Letters of John Hay V2 is a book written by William Roscoe Thayer that provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of John Hay, an American statesman, diplomat, and author who served as the private secretary and assistant to...

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...

""Facing The Future: A New Theory Of Political Representation"" is a book written by Manly P. Hall that explores the concept of political representation in a new light. The author argues that traditional forms of representation, such as elected officials and political parties, have...

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...

This volume presents the Latin text, accompanied by an introduction and a detailed commentary, of the biography of the emperor Claudius written by the early second-century AD author Suetonius. The commentary provides context for the factual and anecdotal information given in the text and...

When it comes to reporting on politics, nobody does it smarter or funnier than bestselling author Molly Ivins. In Shrub, Ivins focuses her Texas-size smarts on the biggest politician in her home state: George Walker Bush, or "Shrub," as Ivins has nicknamed Bush the...

Barry Morris Goldwater (1909-1998) was an American politician, businessman, and author who was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona (1953-65, 1969-87) and the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States in 1964. Despite his loss of the 1964 presidential election in...

Harold Laski (1893-1950) was perhaps the best known socialist intellectual of his era, influential in the USA, India and mainland Europe as well as Britain. A controversial figure, he was attacked in the Cold War years for his continued defence of socialist principles. This...

This "heartbreaking biography" of the Communist revolutionary "is filled with high drama," daring escapes, and eventual imprisonment in Nazi Germany (Publishers Weekly).A German-born Jew, Olga Benario was one of the most remarkable Communist activists of the twentieth century. With a genius for organization and...

Author: Lucas AlmanzaISBN-13: 9798233866326Publisher: Lucas AlmanzaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2026Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.62d

Author: Tiawana BrownISBN-10: 195376049XISBN-13: 9781953760494Publisher: Pure Thoughts Publishing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2026Pages: 182Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d

Beyond the Buffalo is a personal memoir by two young and idealistic health professionals, who in the aftermath of the 1976 Soweto riots, made the decision to move to a small rural hospital in a black homeland, at the height of apartheid in South...

Author: Martin S. FolsomISBN-13: 9798276679266Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/29/2025Pages: 78Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d

Bob Fiske is one of the best-known and most respected lawyers of the past half century. Not only was he called on to act in the politically charged Whitewater affair (see the headline above) and then the suicide or murder of the Clinton aide...

Behind the success of every great politician, inspiring activist, or business titan, there is a staffer; Jorge B. Haynes was that staffer for some of the most influential leaders in Texas, Florida, and California.Jorge B. Haynes had a knack for finding his way into...

What does it take to rise from a local public servant to the Governor's office while facing some of the most turbulent years in American history? How does a leader balance faith, family, and fierce political battles while guiding his state through crises? And...

Delve into the intricate life and career of one of Britain's most influential statesmen with "Materials For The True History Of Lord Palmerston." This collection offers a unique glimpse into the world of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, a dominant figure in British...

Charles Sumner is mainly known as the abolitionist statesman who suffered a brutal caning on the Senate floor by the proslavery congressman Preston Brooks in 1856. This violent episode has obscured Sumner's status as the most passionate champion of equal rights and multiracial democracy...

Maurice Thorez (1900-1964) was a major figure in the history of twentieth-century France and European Communism for over three decades. Under his leadership, the French Communist Party (PCF) became France's largest political party and one of the most important communist parties in the West.Born...

Entrepreneur and Nazi functionary Fritz Kiehn lived through almost 100 years of German history, from the Bismarck era to the late Bonn Republic. A successful manufacturer, Kiehn joined the Nazi Party in 1930 and obtained a number of influential posts after 1933, making him...

There is no one quite like her. Michelle Obama. This is the first book to tell the astonishing story of a woman whose intellect, verbal flair, and poise are certain to make her one of the most influential First Ladies in history. A woman...

A short, urgent book that sorts the fact from the fiction about Xi Jinping - one of the world's most powerful political leaders - to truly understand how he came to power, his hold on China and why we should care. Meet the most...

'Compelling' The Daily Mail'So many gripping moments... a real cracker' The Evening StandardThe jaw-dropping and inspiring story of accidental queer icon Norman Scott (the hero of TV drama A Very English Scandal) and the part he played in one of the greatest political scandals...

Doug Peters was one of the most prominent business economists in Canada between 1966 and 1992 in his role as chief economist of the Toronto Dominion Bank. He was an outspoken critic of the economic policies of the Progressive Conservative government during the last...

This book is a companion to my Presidential Profiles, published in 2008. It provides short biographies on each of the thirty-three vice presidents who never became president. Most readers are familiar with those like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson who did rise to the...

""Maine In The War For The Union"" is a historical account of the role played by Maine troops in the American Civil War. Written by William Edward S. Whitman and published in 1865, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the contributions made by...

""Pancho Villa and the Columbus Raid"" is a historical account written by Larry A. Harris that details the infamous raid led by Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa on the small border town of Columbus, New Mexico in 1916. The book provides an in-depth analysis of...

Stalin Speaks To The World is a book written by Joseph Stalin, the former leader of the Soviet Union. The book is a compilation of speeches and interviews given by Stalin between 1929 and 1952, during his time in power. The speeches cover a...

""California: State of Grace"" is a comprehensive book about the history, culture, and landscape of California. Written by Merlin J. Guilfoyle, the book delves into the state's rich past, from the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the land to the Spanish missionaries who colonized...

I Saw Democracy Murdered is the memoir of Sam Russell (1915-2010), a communist journalist and a British volunteer with the anti-fascist Republican forces in the Spanish Civil War.The book covers his experiences during the Spanish Civil War, his time as a journalist at The...