Biography & Autobiography - Political

Gettysburg Made Plain is a historical book written by Abner Doubleday in 1888. The book provides a concise and straightforward account of the Gettysburg campaign and battles that took place during the American Civil War. The author, who was a Union Army officer and...

Figure-Skating is a book written by Monier-Williams and Montagu Sneade, first published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide to figure skating, covering everything from the basics of skating to advanced techniques and tricks. It includes detailed instructions on how to perform various...

Huey Long: A Candid Biography is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most controversial and charismatic politicians in American history. Written by Forrest Davis, this book provides a detailed and balanced account of the life and career of Huey Long, the...

A Naturalist in Cannibal Land is a non-fiction book written by A. S. Meek and published in 1913. The book is a memoir of Meek's experiences during his time as a naturalist in the Amazon rainforest. Meek's account is a fascinating exploration of the...

""Itinerary Of Prince Charles Edward Stuart: From His Landing In Scotland, 1745 To His Departure In 1746"" is a historical book written by Walter Biggar Blaikie and published in 1897. The book chronicles the journey of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie...

""A Narrative Of The Campaign In The Valley Of The Shenandoah, In 1861"" is a historical account written by Robert Patterson, originally published in 1865. The book chronicles the events that took place during the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley in 1861, which was...

The Naval War of 1812 V2 is a historical account written by Theodore Roosevelt in 1902. The book describes the events of the naval conflict between the United States and Great Britain during the War of 1812. The author provides a detailed analysis of...

""Fighting The Mill Creeks"" is a historical book written by Robert Allen Anderson in 1909. The book is a personal account of campaigns against the Native American tribes of the Northern Sierras in California. The author, who was a member of the California Volunteers...

""Camera Adventures in the African Wilds"" is a travelogue written by Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore, chronicling his four-month expedition through British East Africa in 1910. The book is a vivid account of his experiences and adventures, as he explores the vast and untamed wilderness of...

The book titled ""The Inaugural Address Delivered By John Willis Baer With Other Addresses And Messages Of Congratulation (1906)"" is a collection of speeches and messages delivered by John Willis Baer on the occasion of his inauguration. The book includes the inaugural address delivered...

Colombia (1913) is a historical and cultural account of Colombia written by Phanor James Eder. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the country's geography, history, and people, covering a range of topics from the pre-Columbian era to the early 20th century. It delves...

The Journal of Julia LeGrand: New Orleans, 1862-1863 is a historical non-fiction book written by Kate Mason Rowland and published in 1911. The book is based on the diary of Julia LeGrand, a young woman living in New Orleans during the American Civil War....

A Story of Love is a novel written by Francis Cassilly and published in 1917. The book tells the story of a young man named Paul, who falls in love with a woman named Margaret. The two meet while Paul is studying at a...

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...

General Sir William Howe's Orderly Book At Charlestown, Boston And Halifax, June 17, 1775 To May 26, 1776 is a historical book written by William Howe. The book is a compilation of the orders given by General Sir William Howe during the period of...

Ask Me Anything: Our Adventures With Khrushchev is a memoir written by William Randolph Hearst Jr. that chronicles his experiences during the Cold War era. The book focuses on Hearst's interactions with Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during his visit to the United States in...

The Seventieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry In The War Of The Rebellion is a historical book written by Samuel Merrill. The book provides a detailed account of the role played by the Seventieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry in the American Civil War. The author has meticulously...

Reflections of a Russian Statesman is a book written by Konstantin Petrovich Pobyedonostsev, a prominent Russian statesman and advisor to Tsar Alexander III. In this book, Pobyedonostsev reflects on his life and career, offering insights into the political and social landscape of Russia during...

Women Of Colonial And Revolutionary Times: Eliza Pinckney; Journal And Letters Of Eliza Lucas is a historical book written by Harriott H. Ravenel. The book is a collection of journals and letters written by Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a prominent figure in colonial and revolutionary...

The Log of a Timber Cruiser is a memoir written by William Pinkney Lawson. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences as a timber cruiser in the Pacific Northwest during the late 19th century. As a timber cruiser, Lawson's job was...

""I Saw France Fall, Will She Rise Again?"" is a memoir written by French author and diplomat Rene de Chambrun. The book details Chambrun's experiences during World War II, including his time as a member of the French Resistance and his imprisonment in a...

""History Of The 89th Division, U. S. A.: From Its Organization In 1917, Through Its Operations In The World War And Demobilization In 1919"" is a comprehensive account of the 89th Division's involvement in World War I. The book was written by George H....

The book ""Correspondence of John C. Calhoun: Fourth Annual Report of the Historical Manuscripts Commission"" is a collection of letters and other documents written by John C. Calhoun, a prominent American politician and statesman who served as Vice President of the United States, Secretary...

The Life Of Gen. Franklin Pierce Of New Hampshire, President Of The United States is a biography written by David W. Bartlett. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Franklin Pierce, who served as the 14th President of the United States...

Venture With Ideas: Meetings With Gurdjieff And Ouspensky is a book written by Kenneth Walker that details his experiences with two of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century, George Gurdjieff and P.D. Ouspensky. The book is a compilation of personal anecdotes,...

""Second To None: The Story Of The 305th Infantry In World War II"" by Charles O. West is a comprehensive account of the 305th Infantry Regiment's role in World War II. The book covers the regiment's training, deployment, and combat experiences in Europe, from...

""Laurence Duggan 1905-1948: In Memoriam"" is a book written by Sumner Welles, dedicated to the life and legacy of Laurence Duggan, an American government official who served in various capacities during the 1930s and 1940s. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Duggan's life,...

The Autobiography of Philip H. Dewey is a memoir written by the titular author about his life and experiences as a farmer, lumberman, and state official. The book provides a detailed account of Dewey's upbringing, family life, and education, as well as his various...

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 book ""Henry Horner, Governor Of Illinois 1878-1940: A Tribute"" by Carl Sandburg is a biographical account of the life and career of Henry Horner, who served as the Governor of Illinois from 1933 until his death in 1940. Horner was the first Jewish...

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life of one of the most influential women in American history. Written by Ruby Black, this book delves into the personal and public life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her childhood to her time as...

This book, titled ""Alexander H. Stephens: The Sage Of Liberty Hall, Georgia�������s Great Commoner; And Extracts From Writings Of Mr. Stephens And Tributes To His Memory"" is a biography of Alexander H. Stephens, a prominent American politician and statesman from Georgia. The book is...

The book ""Speeches, Correspondence And Political Papers Of Carl Schurz V5: January 30, 1889-December 27, 1898"" is a collection of writings by Carl Schurz, a German-American statesman, journalist, and reformer. This volume covers a period of ten years, from 1889 to 1898, during which...

Aseff The Spy: Russian Terrorist And Police Stool is a book written by Boris Nikolajewsky. The book tells the story of a Russian spy named Aseff, who was involved in terrorist activities and also worked as a police informant. Aseff was a complex character...

The Life of Thomas E. Watson is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential and controversial figures in American politics. Written by William W. Brewton, this book traces the life and career of Thomas E. Watson, from his humble beginnings in rural...

The Path to Power is a non-fiction book written by Brigid E. Herman. The book is a biography of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. The book covers Johnson's early life, his rise to power in the Senate, and his...

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""Author of Liberty"" is a book written by Carl McIntire that delves into the history of the United States and its founding principles. The author argues that the American Revolution was not just a political or military battle, but a spiritual one as well....

The book ""The 28th Division in France"" by Eugene Gilbert is a detailed account of the experiences of the 28th Infantry Division during World War I. The author, who served as a captain in the division, provides a first-hand perspective on the division's training,...

One Planet, Many Worlds 1949 is a non-fiction book written by Wade V. Lewis. The book explores the diversity of life on Earth and the different environments in which it thrives. The author takes readers on a journey around the globe, exploring various ecosystems...

""Three Famous Alchemists"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the lives and works of three prominent alchemists from history: Paracelsus, Roger Bacon, and Thomas Vaughan. The book delves into their philosophies, beliefs, and practices in the field of alchemy, which...

Le livre ""Charles Premier, Roi D�������Angleterre, Condamne A Mort Par La Nation Angloise: Et Bing, Amiral Anglois, Fusille Par Ordre De La Meme Nation (1757)"" est un ouvrage anonyme qui relate les �����v�����nements historiques de l'ex�����cution du roi Charles Ier d'Angleterre en 1649 et...

""Genealogy Of The Fellows-Craig And Allied Families: From 1619 To 1919"" is a book written by Frank H. Craig and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Fellows-Craig family and their allied families, tracing their lineage back to 1619....

Captain Robert McGovern epitomizes all that is right and good in America. One of nine children growing up in a New Jersey family, he made local headlines as a high school football phenom before becoming a star linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs, the...

Original and revelatory portrait of Churchill post Second World War which examines the development of his fame and his posthumous reputation from one of Britain's leading political writers John Ramsden is head of the history department at Queen Mary and Westfield College and a...

The first full-length biography of the man once believed to be a likely candidate to succeed Josef Stalin Zhdanov was Stalin's main assistant in both the massive bureaucracy of the Communist Party and the attempt to restore ideological orthodoxy In The Life and Times...

Polk's Folly is William Polk's captivating investigation of his impressive family tree and of the broader American tale it narrates. Growing up in Texas in the late 1930s, listening to his grandmother's memories of her childhood amidst the Civil War, Polk became fascinated by...

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is destined one day to be king. Determined to serve his country as his grandmother, the Queen has so selflessly done for seven decades, William is the epitome of a loving husband to Catherine, and a devoted father to...

Born just five years after the abolition of slavery, W. E. B. Du Bois died the night before Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. In the many decades between, Du Bois contributed as much to the political and social advancement...

In this sequel to Fugitive Days, Ayers charts his life after the Weather Underground, when he becomes the GOP's flaunted "domestic terrorist," a "public enemy." Labeled a "domestic terrorist" by the McCain campaign in 2008 and used by the radical right in an attempt...