Biography & Autobiography - Political

The Art of Reconnaissance by Brigadier General David Henderson is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of military reconnaissance. The book explores the essential role of reconnaissance in military operations, and provides detailed information on the various methods and techniques used in...

""The Friendly Arctic V2: The Story Of Five Years In Polar Regions"" is a non-fiction book written by Vilhjalmur Stefansson. The book is a detailed account of the author's five-year journey to the Arctic regions, where he and his team conducted various scientific and...

""Camp and Field Life of the Fifth New York Volunteer Infantry"" is a historical account written by Alfred Davenport about the experiences of the Fifth New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. The book chronicles the regiment's formation, training, and participation in...

""Final Recollections Of A Diplomatist"" is a memoir written by Horace Rumbold, a British diplomat who served in various countries during the early 20th century. The book is a collection of Rumbold's personal recollections and reflections on his experiences as a diplomat, including his...

The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon is a collection of observations, musings, and anecdotes written by Sei Shonagon, a court lady in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185). The book is divided into sections covering a wide range of topics, including court life, nature,...

The Memoirs Of Cordell Hull V2, Part Two is a book written by Cordell Hull, an American politician who served as the 47th United States Secretary of State from 1933 to 1944. This book is the second part of his memoirs and provides a...

The Memoirs of Cordell Hull V1, Part One is an autobiographical book written by Cordell Hull, an American politician who served as the United States Secretary of State under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The book is a detailed account of Hull's life and career,...

""Selected Speeches of Benjamin Disraeli"" is a collection of speeches given by the renowned British politician and writer, Benjamin Disraeli. This book includes some of his most famous speeches, such as his speeches on parliamentary reform, foreign policy, and social issues. Disraeli was a...

""Cezanne: A Study of His Development"" is a book written by the renowned art critic, Roger Fry. The book provides a comprehensive study of the life and works of the French painter, Paul Cezanne, who is considered one of the most influential artists of...

Hunting Big Game V1: An Anthology Of True And Thrilling Adventures; Africa And Asia is a book written by Townsend Whelen. It is a collection of stories about hunting big game in Africa and Asia, filled with true and thrilling adventures. The book is...

""Among The Red Autocrats: My Experience In The Service Of The Soviets"" is a memoir written by George Solomon, who served as a translator and interpreter for the Soviet Union during the Stalinist era. The book provides a unique perspective on the inner workings...

War Messages and Other Selections by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek is a collection of speeches, articles, and messages given by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, the wife of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, during World War II. The book includes her famous speeches to the United States Congress, the...

Stradivari: The Violin Maker is a book written by Helen Tinyanova that explores the life and work of Antonio Stradivari, one of the most famous violin makers in history. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Stradivari's life, from his early years as an...

Escape: The Personal Narrative Of A Political Prisoner Who Was Rescued From Lipari, The Fascist Devil�������s Island is a memoir written by Francesco Fausto Nitti. The book tells the story of Nitti's time as a political prisoner on the island of Lipari, which was...

""Eighty And On: The Unending Adventurings Of Chase S. Osborn"" is a memoir written by Stellanova Osborn about her grandfather, Chase S. Osborn. Chase S. Osborn was a journalist, politician, and adventurer who lived an extraordinary life. He was the governor of Michigan, a...

""Philip Hooker: A Contribution To The Study Of The Renaissance In America"" is a book written by Edward W. Root. This book is a comprehensive study of the life and work of Philip Hooker, an American architect who lived during the Renaissance period. The...

""Nineteen Days From The Apennines To The Alps: The Story Of The Po Valley Campaign"" is a historical book written by the United States Fifth Army. The book chronicles the events of the Po Valley Campaign, which took place towards the end of World...

""Children of Revolution"" is a non-fiction book written by Anna Louise Strong that tells the story of the John Reed Children's Colony on the Volga. The book is also a narrative of the entire Russian society and its political structure during the revolution. The...

White House Diary is a memoir written by Henrietta Nesbitt, who served as the personal secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1963 to 1969. The book provides a detailed account of Nesbitt's experiences working in the White House during one of the most...

""George McDuffie"" is a biographical book written by Edwin L. Green. The book narrates the life and career of George McDuffie, who was a prominent American politician and lawyer in the 19th century. McDuffie was born in South Carolina in 1790 and became a...

Autobiography, Greatest Americans: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln is a book written by George Iles that delves into the lives of four of the most prominent figures in American history. The book is an autobiography of sorts, as it is written...

""Life Of Governor Evans: Second Territorial Governor Of Colorado"" is a biographical book written by Edgar Carlisle McMechen. The book is about the life and career of John Evans, who was the second territorial governor of Colorado. The author has provided an in-depth analysis...

Orations and Speeches by Charles Sumner V2 is a collection of speeches and orations delivered by the American politician and abolitionist, Charles Sumner. This volume is the second in a series and includes speeches delivered by Sumner between 1850 and 1860. The topics covered...

""An Account of the Battle of Bunker Hill"" by David Pulsifer is a historical book that provides a detailed description of the famous American Revolutionary War battle that took place on June 17, 1775, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The book contains a comprehensive overview of...

""Letters From America 1776-1779"" is a historical book that contains a collection of letters written by Brunswick, Hessian, and Waldeck officers who served with the British armies during the American Revolution. The letters provide a unique perspective on the war from the viewpoint of...

Memoirs Of The Right Honourable Sir John Alexander MacDonald, G.C.B., First Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada V2 is a book written by Joseph Pope. It is a detailed account of the life and political career of Sir John Alexander MacDonald, who was...

The Medici V2 is a historical book written by Colonel G. F. Young. It is the second volume in a series that explores the history of the Medici family, a powerful Italian dynasty that rose to prominence during the Renaissance period. The book covers...

The Medici V1 is a historical book written by Colonel G. F. Young. The book is about the powerful and influential Medici family of Florence, Italy, who were prominent during the Renaissance period. The book covers the history of the Medici family, including their...

""Inside of the Cup"" is a novel by Winston Churchill, first published in 1913. The story revolves around the life of John Hodder, a young Episcopal minister in a rapidly changing world. As he struggles to find his place in society and reconcile his...

Cornelius Agrippa: Occult Philosopher is a book written by Lewis Spence that explores the life and works of the 16th-century philosopher, magician, and occultist, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa. The book delves into Agrippa's early life, his education, and his travels across Europe, where he studied...

The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee and the Catalogue of His Library of Alchemical Manuscripts is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. This book provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Dr. John Dee, a prominent figure in the...

The River War is a historical account of the British campaign in Sudan from 1896 to 1898, written by Winston S. Churchill. The book describes the events leading up to the conflict, including the Mahdist uprising and the fall of Khartoum, as well as...

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,...

Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari spent decades drawing attention to the plight of the Tibetan people and striving for resolution of the Tibetan-Chinese conflict. He was the Dalai Lama's Special Envoy and chief negotiator with the People's Republic of China in the formal negotiations over the...

""Lone War Trail of Apache Kid"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Earl R. Forrest. The book chronicles the life of Apache Kid, a legendary Native American warrior who fought against the United States Army during the late 1800s. The story is set...

""How I Became A Socialist"" is a memoir written by the famous American author Jack London. In this book, London recounts his journey towards becoming a socialist and how his experiences as a sailor, gold miner, and factory worker shaped his political beliefs. He...

""An Oration By Henry H. Bingham, At The Unveiling Of The Equestrian Statue Of Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock On The Battlefield Of Gettysburg, 1896"" is a historical speech given by Henry H. Bingham at the unveiling of a statue of Major-General Winfield Scott Hancock...

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,...

""Nineteen Days From The Apennines To The Alps: The Story Of The Po Valley Campaign"" is a book written by the United States Fifth Army that chronicles the military campaign in Italy during World War II. The book details the story of the Po...

A Many Colored Toga: The Diary Of Henry Fountain Ashurst is a memoir written by Henry Fountain Ashurst, an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Arizona. The book is a compilation of Ashurst's diary entries, which he kept from 1912...

The Bent Family In America is a comprehensive genealogy book that focuses on the descendants of John Bent, who was one of the early settlers in Sudbury, Massachusetts, in 1638. Written by Allen H. Bent, the book provides a detailed account of the Bent...

""Chronicles of New Haven Green from 1638 to 1862"" is a historical book written by Henry T. Blake and published in 1898. The book is a collection of papers that were read before the New Haven Colony Historical Society. The papers provide a detailed...

Blood, Sweat and Tears is a collection of speeches given by Sir Winston Churchill, one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. The book covers the period from May 1940, when Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to the end of...

Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story Of An American Radical is a book written by Ralph Chaplin that tells the story of his life as a member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the Wobblies. The book is a memoir that...

The St. Albans Raid is a historical account of the investigation into the charges against Lieutenant Bennett H. Young and his command. The book is written by L. N. Benjamin and provides a detailed description of the events that took place during the St....

The Pusan Perimeter: U.S. Marine Operations In Korea, 1950-1953, V1 is a historical account of the United States Marine Corps' involvement in the Korean War. Written by Lynn Montross, the book details the crucial battle that took place in Pusan, South Korea, between August...

Wobbly: The Rough-And-Tumble Story Of An American Radical is a non-fiction book written by Ralph Chaplin. It tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the Wobblies, a radical labor union that was active in the early 20th...

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...

Out of the Night is an autobiographical account of the life of Jan Valtin, a former member of the German Communist Party and a leader of the underground Communist movement in China during the 1920s and 1930s. The book details Valtin's experiences as a...

The Life and Times of Tut Ankh Amen 1923 is a book written by Bishara Nahas that provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of Tutankhamun, the boy king of ancient Egypt who ruled during the 18th dynasty. The book covers various...