Biography & Autobiography - Political

The Freebooters of the Wilderness is a historical fiction novel written by Agnes C. Laut and first published in 1910. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows the adventures of French fur traders and explorers in the Canadian wilderness. The...

The book ""Campaign Addresses Of Governor Alfred E. Smith, Democratic Candidate For President 1928"" is a collection of speeches given by Alfred E. Smith during his campaign for the presidency in 1928. Smith was the Democratic Party's nominee and the first Catholic to run...

""An American Democrat: The Recollections Of Perry Belmont"" is a memoir written by Perry Belmont, a prominent American politician and diplomat of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this book, Belmont reflects on his life as a Democrat and his experiences serving...

Selected Papers of Homer Cummings is a compilation of the most significant works of Homer Cummings, who served as the Attorney General of the United States from 1933 to 1939. This book features a collection of his speeches, legal opinions, and other writings that...

The Midwesterner: The Story Of Dwight H. Green is a biography written by Robert J. Casey. The book chronicles the life and career of Dwight H. Green, a prominent figure in Midwestern politics during the mid-20th century. Green served as the governor of Illinois...

""Arthur James Balfour V1: First Earl of Balfour 1848-1906"" is a biography of Arthur James Balfour, a prominent British politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. Written by Blanche E. C. Dugdale, the book covers Balfour's life from his...

""William Henry Seward"" is a biography written by Thornton Kirkland Lothrop, which chronicles the life of one of America's most influential politicians of the 19th century, William Henry Seward. The book covers Seward's early life, his education, his entry into politics, his role in...

With Axe and Rifle is a thrilling adventure novel written by W.H.G. Kingston. The story follows the journey of two brothers, Jack and Tom, as they embark on a hunting expedition in the wilds of North America. Armed with only their trusty axe and...

""Queen of Spades"" by E. P. Roe is a classic novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith Lyle, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Edith is beautiful, intelligent, and talented, but...

At Suvla Bay is a historical book written by John Hargrave. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. The campaign was a military operation by the Allied forces to gain control of the...

""Letters of a Self Made Diplomat to His President"" is a book written by Will Rogers, an American humorist, actor, and writer. The book is a collection of satirical letters that Rogers wrote to the President of the United States during the 1920s. In...

The Thomas B. Reed: American Statesmen Series is a book written by Samuel W. McCall that provides a comprehensive look at the life and career of Thomas B. Reed. Reed was an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House...

Explore the life and career of one of America's most influential presidents in "Life and Public Services of Genl. Andrew Jackson." This detailed biography, covering his early years, military achievements, and two terms as the seventh President of the United States, offers a comprehensive...

Brings together a range of specialist authors to comment upon the most important figures in the Labour movement from a variety of periods and backgroundsEngages with and reinforces recent historiographical developments in the field of labour historyEmphasises the ethnic and national diversity of the...

""The Sure Victory"" is a book written by Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, the wife of Free China's Generalissimo, which sends a message of strength through faith to the West. The book is a collection of speeches and essays delivered by Madame Chiang during her travels...

Southern Exposure is a captivating novel by Stetson Kennedy that explores the complexities of race relations in the American South during the 1940s. The story revolves around a young journalist named Adam Cramer who is sent to a small town in Georgia to investigate...

""John Quincy Adams: His Theory and Ideas"" by George A. Lipsky is a comprehensive exploration of the life and political philosophy of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. The book delves into Adams' upbringing as the son of founding father...

""Letters From Washington, On The Constitution And Laws: With Sketches Of Some Of The Prominent Public Characters Of The United States"" is a book written by George Watterston and published in 1818. The book is a collection of letters that Watterston wrote while he...

Horatio Bottomley and the Far Right Before Fascism examines Bottomley's life and politics, and what made him one of the great figures of Edwardian life.During the first World War, his magazine John Bull sold two million copies a week. Bottomley addressed huge crowds urging...

"The Huey Long Murder Case" delves into one of the most sensational political assassinations in American history. Hermann B. Deutsch meticulously recounts the events surrounding the 1935 murder of Louisiana Governor and Senator Huey Long, a controversial figure whose populist policies captivated some and...

"Life and Adventures of Rear-Admiral John Paul Jones, Commonly Called Paul Jones" chronicles the extraordinary life of a pivotal figure in American naval history. John S. C. Abbott's biography delves into the daring exploits of John Paul Jones during the American Revolution, offering a...

Delve into the political firestorm of the late 18th and early 19th centuries with "The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III: 1791-1804." This collection of political pamphlets and essays showcases the potent political philosophy of Thomas Paine, a key figure in both the American...

Explore the foundational ideology behind modern China in "Political Doctrines of Sun Yat-Sen: An Exposition of the San Min Chu I." Authored by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger, this volume delves into the core principles of the "San Min Chu I" - the Three Principles...

"George Brown" offers a compelling exploration of a pivotal figure in 19th-century Canadian politics. John Lewis's biography delves into the life and career of George Brown, a significant force during a transformative era in Canadian history. This meticulously researched work examines Brown's impact on...

"M. P.'s in Session: From Mr. Punch's Parliamentary Portrait Gallery" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of British Parliament through the sharp eye and satirical pen of Harry Furniss. This collection of caricatures, originally featured in "Mr. Punch," presents a gallery of political...

Explore the life and profound influence of one of America's most pivotal figures in "Thomas Jefferson: The Apostle of Americanism" by Gilbert Chinard. This biography delves into the political philosophy and enduring legacy of Thomas Jefferson, a key Founding Father and architect of the...

"Patrick Henry" offers a compelling biography of one of the most influential figures of the American Revolution. Written by Moses Coit Tyler, this historical account delves into the life and career of Patrick Henry, the renowned orator and passionate advocate for American independence. Explore...

Delve into the life of one of America's most influential founding fathers with "Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I." Wiliam Cabell Bruce's meticulous biographical study offers a unique perspective on Benjamin Franklin, drawing heavily on his own writings to paint a portrait of the man...

Delve into the life and legacy of one of America's most influential figures with "The Life of John Marshall Volume 4 of 4" by Albert J. Beveridge. This meticulously researched biography explores the profound impact of John Marshall, the Chief Justice who shaped the...

Delve into the political heart of Arkansas with "Arkansas Governors and United States Senators," a comprehensive exploration of the state's leadership and its impact on the national stage. Authored by John L. Ferguson, this meticulously researched work examines the individuals who have shaped Arkansas's...

"Abraham Lincoln and the Union: A Chronicle of the Embattled North," by Nathaniel W. Stephenson, delves into the tumultuous political landscape of the United States during the 1860s and the American Civil War. Part of "The Chronicles of America Series," this volume offers a...

Explore a pivotal era in American history with "A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Vol. 8, Sec. 3 of 3, Grover Cleveland, First Term." This volume offers a unique window into the first term of Grover Cleveland, one of the...

"Gov. Bob Taylor's Tales" offers a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of the American South through the words of Tennessee Governor Robert L. Taylor. This meticulously prepared edition brings together a collection of Taylor's most memorable speeches and addresses, showcasing his celebrated oratory...

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...

Explore the life and legacy of Benjamin Disraeli, one of the most influential statesmen and novelists of 19th-century Britain. This insightful study offers a nuanced portrait of a complex figure, examining his political, literary, and personal life with equal care.This work has been selected...

John Hay was one of the most important figures in American politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a diplomat, journalist, and cabinet member, he played a key role in shaping American foreign policy and domestic politics. Thayer's book provides a...

Alfred E. Smith was one of the most influential political figures of the early 20th century, and this biography provides a detailed portrait of the man and his times. Pringle's critical study examines Smith's political career from his early days in New York politics...

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...

David Lloyd George was one of the most important political leaders of the twentieth century, and this biography offers an incisive and illuminating portrait of his life and career. McCormick explores the contradictions and complexities of Lloyd George's personality, and traces his rise from...

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,...

Claus-M. Naske has written the first biography of the man who helped to make Alaska the forty-ninth state and who served as one of Alaska's first senators. More than a regional political history, the story of Bob Bartlett involves his opposition to U.S. involvement...

From the optimism associated with provincial status in 1905, through the trials of Depression and war, the boom times of the post-war period, and the economic vagaries of the 1980s and the 1990s, the twentieth century was a time of growth and hardship, development...

The fascinating process of translation in its many varieties is the subject of the essays in this book. Five of the essays discuss the theoretical aspects common to all works of translation. Other essays elucidate the particular processes of translating literature, drama, social science,...

Cordell Hull's persistence and legislative experience were determining factors at every stage in the development of the Trade Agreements Act of 1934. Rarely has such important legislation owed itself to a single man. The Trade Agreements Act resolved the long-running debate between high and...

Born son of a Governor-General of South Africa, Patrick Duncan rejected the attitudes of his privileged background to follow the Gandhian way of passive reistance, even to jail. This biography traces the life and times of Duncan and the changes and struggles in late-twentieth...

With his wild countenance, emotional rhetoric, and outrageous statements, James Henry Lane was a volatile figure in a hotbed of controversy. In 1855, this former Mexican War colonel and Indiana congressman entered Kansas Territory to take a leading role in its quest for statehood,...

Famous as an actor with the King's Company in London during the Restoration, Cardell Goodman epitomized one of the most colorful ages in English history. Goodman was admitted to St. John's College, Cambridge at age 13, and, upon graduation, became an actor in the...

Born in 1921, Manuel Llamojha Mitma became one of Peru's most creative and inspiring indigenous political activists. Now Peru Is Mine combines extensive oral history interviews with archival research to chronicle his struggles for indigenous land rights and political inclusion as well as his...

Che on My Mind is an impressionistic look at the life, death, and legacy of Che Guevara by the renowned feminist poet and activist Margaret Randall. Recalling an era and this figure, she writes, "I am old enough to remember the world in which...