Biography & Autobiography - Political

Experience the rugged life of a true American pioneer with "A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee." In his own words, Davy Crockett, the legendary frontiersman, recounts his remarkable journey through the wilds of Tennessee and beyond. This...

Delve into the heart of American history with "Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 of 20." This meticulously prepared volume offers a deep dive into the political life and thought of Charles Sumner, a pivotal figure in the tumultuous 19th century. Featuring an...

William Emmons' biography of Colonel Richard M. Johnson provides valuable insight into the life of one of Kentucky's most notable residents. Johnson was a soldier, statesman, and Vice-President of the United States, and his life was full of fascinating twists and turns. This book...

"So how to tell of the life of a magician whose vocation was politics? A simple biography was out of the question. All of the hard research led to an idea. Why not travel back in time for one night to meet the old...

Between the Brown and the Red captures the multifaceted nature of church-state relations in communist Poland, relations that oscillated between mutual confrontation, accommodation, and dialogue. Ironically, under communism the bond between religion and nation in Poland grew stronger. This happened in spite of the...

From the time he became mayor in 1937 until he retired in 1961, William Hartsfield dedicated himself to the problems and promise of the city of Atlanta. In the twenty-five years he served as mayor, Atlanta grew from a depression-haunted city to the third...

The Life and Times of Senator James Ross, published in 1910, is a biography written by James I. Brownson. The book chronicles the life of James Ross, a prominent politician from Pennsylvania who served as a United States Senator in the mid-19th century. The...

More than two hundred years after his birth, and 150 years after the publication of his most famous essay On Liberty, John Stuart Mill remains one of the towering intellectual figures of the Western tradition. This book combines an up-to-date assessment of the philosophical...

Churchill examines the influential career of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minster during the Second World War and from 1951-55. It discusses his early career as Secretary of State for War and Air and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Churchill as Warlord, and Churchill in opposition...

Hamlet and the Baker's Son is the autobiography of Augusto Boal, inventor of the internationally renowned Forum Theatre system, and 'Theatre of the Oppressed' and author of Games for Actors and Non-Actors and Legislative Theatre. Continuing to travel the world giving workshops and inspiration...

Demosthenes is often adjudged the statesman par excellence, and his oratory as some of the finest to survive from classical times. Contemporary politicians still quote him in their speeches and for some he is the supreme example of a patriot. This landmark study of...

The first of four volumes comprising a biographical dictionary of state house speakers from 1911 to 1994, this book covers speakers from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Entries provide basic biographical and career information...

Based on never-before-seen documents, this book chronicles RFK's extraordinary transformation from Cold Warrior to grass roots activist. Palermo focuses on the crucial nexus between '60s social activism and Kennedy's role as national leader, demonstrating how civic groups and individual activists educated him about the...

Charles Abrams (1902-1970) stood at the center of the policies, problems, and politics surrounding urban planning, housing reform, and the public and private interests involved in the expansion of the American state. He uniquely combined in one person the often divergent roles of "public"...

A Summit book. Simon & Schuster have a great book for every reader.Author: Nicholas EnrichISBN-10: 1668226952ISBN-13: 9781668226957Publisher: S&s/Summit BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2026Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d

Author: Monika A. GorzelanskaISBN-13: 9798318819919Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2026Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.41d

Author: Jean Becker,Tom CollamoreISBN-13: 9798228693005Publisher: HarperAudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2026Format: CD

Author: Maria AlyokhinaISBN-10: 0807026085ISBN-13: 9780807026083Publisher: Beacon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2026Pages: 480Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbs

Delve into the extraordinary life of Abdel Kader, the iconic Algerian leader whose name resonates with courage, resistance, and statesmanship in North African history. Charles Henry Churchill's authoritative biography, "The life of Abdel Kader, ex-sultan of the Arabs of Algeria," offers a compelling portrait...

Community leader and former Manitoba MLA, Kevin Chief shares his story of strength, resilience, recovery, and identity. In With a Name Like Chief, Kevin frankly and honestly recounts growing up in poverty in Winnipeg's North End, navigating the challenges of growing up in a...

In this moving work, part clear-eyed assessment, part memoir, the son of iconic African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, he eventually learned to leverage his own voice in...

Behind one of the greatest tragedies in UK policing history lies an incredible political scandal.On 17 April 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London, two gunmen lay in wait inside. At 10.18 a.m. automatic gunfire rained down on the protestors and...

Charles James Fox and William Pitt the Younger were the two political giants of their day - the greatest of orators, and the fiercest of rivals. But did the two men have anything in common? Each was a younger son of distinguished fathers, who...

"Probably there can nowhere be found, within the same limits, so vivid a picture of Life in America, one hundred years ago, as the career of Franklin presents." --John S.C. Abbott, Preface, 1876American historian John S.C. Abbott wrote Benjamin Franklin--A Picture of the Struggles...

Author: Ian CroftonISBN-10: 1529440017ISBN-13: 9781529440010Publisher: Quercus PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/28/2025Pages: 400Format: Paperback

When Aldrich Ames was arrested in 1994, he had been feeding the KGB information for nine years; he had been paid more than two and a half million dollars, with the promise of two million more; and he had been personally responsible for the...

Much more has been written about Charles Warren Fairbanks than about his wife, Cornelia Cole Fairbanks. Documents in archives and libraries, historical records, newspapers of the time, and personal letters from Mrs. Fairbanks to her husband have made it possible to learn more about...

Passionately Positive: The Beverly O'Neill Story Leadership Through Inspiration Beverly O'Neill was president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors when Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana and Mississippi, and led the recovery effort as the nation's cities did what they could to help. Beverly O'Neill was...

This assessment of the statesmanship, principles, and policies of Robert F. Kennedy places him "in the stream of history," to assess what came before his time in political life, what happened during that time, and what happened to his legacy after his assassination. Terrence...

""Senator From Vermont"" by Ralph Edward Flanders is a political memoir that chronicles the life and career of Flanders himself. Flanders was a Republican senator from Vermont who served in the United States Senate from 1946 to 1959. In this book, Flanders reflects on...

This book, titled ""Life And Public Services Of Thomas A Hendricks: With Selected Speeches And Writings"" and authored by John W. Holcombe, is a comprehensive biography of Thomas A Hendricks, a prominent American politician who served as the 21st Vice President of the United...

Degeneration is a book written by Henry Drummond, a Scottish evangelist and writer, first published in 1895. The book is a critical examination of the social and cultural decline of Western civilization in the late 19th century. Drummond argues that the progress and success...

Morley's definitive biography of Edmund Burke provides a comprehensive analysis of the political thought and career of this influential 18th century statesman. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of modern conservatism and the history of political thought.This work has...

The two volumes of *Alexander Hamilton: A Friend to America* are unique in their emphasis on primary sources. Using writings by Hamilton, Washington, Burr, Eliza, Angelica, and others, they stitch together an image of Hamilton's life, his times, and the ideas that drove him....

This new biography of Stalin offers an accessible and up-to-date representation of one of the twentieth-century's defining figures, as well as new insights, analysis and illumination to deepen our understanding of his actions, intentions and the nature of the power that he wielded. Christopher...

George Orwell has had a profound influence on modern politics and culture. He is regularly invoked as an authority by journalists, commentators and politicians, and his works speak with increasing relevance to our polarised and media-saturated society.Stephen Ingle explores Orwell's character, his life and...

In this penetrating biography of Thomas Bradbury Chandler, S. Scott Rohrer takes readers deep into the intellectual world of a leading loyalist who defended monarchy, rejected rebellion and democracy, and opposed the American Revolution.Talented, hardworking, and erudite, this Anglican minister from New Jersey possessed...

For thirty days I was close by him at historic events -- in the places where writers never are.Before Britain could help the United States in the war against Saddam Hussein, Tony Blair faced a battle against his own voters, his own party, and...

India Of My Dreams is a collection of passages from speeches and writings of M.K. Gandhi showcasing how he envisaged India. Enumerating his views and ideas on various socio-political, cultural and economic issues, the book renders a fascinating insight into Gandhi's ideologies and his...

John Lilburne (1615-1657), or 'Freeborn John' as he was called by the London crowd, was an important political agitator during the English Revolution. He was one of the leading figures in the Levellers, the short-lived but highly influential radical sect that called for law...

Author: Chris RiversISBN-10: 1968339183ISBN-13: 9781968339180Publisher: Legacy Launch Pad PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2026Pages: 386Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.86d

Author: Chris RiversISBN-10: 1968339191ISBN-13: 9781968339197Publisher: Legacy Launch Pad PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2026Pages: 386Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d

Mirrors of Moscow by Louise Bryant is one of the most vivid firsthand accounts of revolutionary Russia ever written. Journalist, witness, and fearless observer, Bryant captures early Soviet leaders at close range and reveals a society struggling to rebuild itself after war, hunger, and...

The long-awaited first biography of Mario Vargas Llosa, Latin America's greatest contemporary writer, from acclaimed biographer Gerald Martin. Mario Vargas Llosa is often considered not only the greatest contemporary writer from his continent but the most influential intellectual in the entire Hispanic world. This...

The inspiring story of the first female Marine to fly a combat mission in an F/A-18--and the transformative events that led to her bold decision to take on the most powerful man in the U.S. Senate. Amy McGrath grew up in Edgewood, Kentucky, a...

From humble beginnings in a fractured family, Aram Saroyan, author of the most controversial one-word poem in history, charts an unforgettable journey through art, fame, and the 20th-century bohemian counterculture.Before I Forget: A Memoir (and Then Some) is a powerful literary memoir from poet...

"Four American Party Leaders" examines the careers and contributions of prominent figures in American political history. Charles Edward Merriam offers insightful analysis of the leadership styles, political strategies, and enduring legacies of these influential individuals. Exploring their impact on the evolution of American political...

A revealing look inside the life and career of New Zealand's first elected woman prime minister.From her childhood in rural Waikato to her leadership at the United Nations, Helen Clark's public life is well-documented. But what about the inside stories? This biography, penned by...

This memoir presents the life of a distinguished civil servant and gives a fascinating look into a dramatic political career spanning from Singapore to New York City. With an unerring eye for humor blended with thoughtful insight, this autobiography provides a diplomat's viewpoint to...

The top job is within Bill Shorten's grasp. But who is he? How did he rise to become Labor leader? And does he have what it takes to beat Malcolm Turnbull and lead the country?In this dramatic essay, David Marr traces the hidden career...