Biography & Autobiography - Political

Mark Twain's Letters V2 is a collection of letters written by the renowned American author, Mark Twain. This book, published in 1917, is the second volume of a series that compiles Twain's correspondence with friends, family, and colleagues. The letters cover a wide range...

""Bill Sewall's Story of T.R., Teddy Roosevelt"" is a book written by William Wingate Sewall, which provides an intimate and personal account of the life of one of the most iconic American presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. The book is a memoir of Sewall's close friendship...

The Keese Family History And Genealogy: From 1690 To 1911 is a book written by Willis T. Keese and published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Keese family history and genealogy from the year 1690 to 1911. It includes detailed...

"My purpose," Mahatma Gandhi writes of this book, "is to describe experiments in the science of Satyagraha, not to say how good I am." Satyagraha, Gandhi's nonviolent protest movement (satya = true, agraha = firmness), came to stand, like its creator, as a moral...

The first biography of the most popular anchor in cable news.Rachel Maddow has beaten the odds in a way that's novel in today's America: she uses her brain. In a world of banal and opinionated soundbites, she regularly crushes Sean Hannity's ratings thanks to...

An acutely nuanced and original study of a state-sanctioned mass murderer, A Human Being Died That Night explores what it means to be human--both the good and the evil within us. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, a psychologist who grew up in a black South African township,...

"A balanced, readable portrait. A refreshing perspective." --New York Times Book ReviewWith intelligence, insight, eloquence, and wit, bestselling author Christopher Hitchens gives us an artful portrait of a complex, formative figure in American history and his turbulent era.In this unique biography of Thomas Jefferson,...

Part of the acclaimed Eminent Lives series, Machiavelli is a superb portrait of the brilliant and revolutionary political philosopher--history's most famous theorist of "warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed"--and the age he embodied. Ross King, the New York Times bestselling author of Brunelleschi's Dome, argues...

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration estimates that Americans in the early 1970s were smoking upwards of 35,000 pounds of marijuana per day. By the time the decade drew to a close, Time magazine reported that reefer had become "the most widely accepted illegal indulgence...

Nathan Miller's critically acclaimed biography of Theodore Roosevelt is the first complete one-volume life of the Rough Rider to be published in more than thirty years. From his sickly childhood to charging up San Juan Hill to waving his fist under J.P. Morgan's rubicund...

A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice A teacher, a scholar, a philosopher, and an eyewitness to history, Sari Nusseibeh is one of our most urgent and articulate authorities on the conflict in the Middle East. From his time teaching side by side...

"McCarten's pulse-pounding narrative transports the reader to those springtime weeks in 1940 when the fate of the world rested on the shoulders of Winston Churchill. A true story thrillingly told. Thoroughly researched and compulsively readable."--Michael F. Bishop, Executive Director of the International Churchill SocietyFrom...

A bestseller in 1941, selected by the Book of the Month Club for a special edition and described by Book of the Month Club News as: ". . . full of sensational revelations and interspersed with episodes of daring, of desperate conflict, of torture,...

This is the only book-length intellectual biography of sociologist Robert Nisbet (1913-1996). It is now available in quality paperback.Author: Brad Lowell StoneISBN-10: 1882926692ISBN-13: 9781882926695Publisher: Intercollegiate Studies InstituteLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2001Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.02w x 0.59d

""The Politics of Obedience: The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude"" is a political treatise written by French philosopher Etienne de La Boetie in the 16th century. In this book, La Boetie explores the nature of political power and the ways in which individuals can resist...

""Christmas: A Story"" is a heartwarming tale written by Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States. The story follows a young girl named Alice who is spending Christmas with her grandmother in the countryside. Alice is initially disappointed that she won't...

""Cezanne: A Study of His Development"" is a book written by Roger Fry, which provides an in-depth analysis of the artistic development of the famous French painter, Paul Cezanne. The book explores the evolution of Cezanne's style, from his early years as a student...

Kabul was always more beautiful in the snow. Even the piles of rotting rubbish in my street, the only source of food for the scrawny chickens and goats that our neighbors kept outside their mud houses, looked beautiful to me after the snow had...

The Discovery of the Amazon: According to the Account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal and Other Documents is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book covers the exploration of the Amazon River and its surrounding areas by Spanish conquistadors in the...

"DON'T believe the naysayers. The American Dream--the fable that says if you work hard and follow the rules, you'll make it--is alive and well."--New York Post Adam W. Shepard's Scratch Beginnings is the fascinating and eye-opening account of the grand social experiment the author...

In Martin McGuinness, The Man I Knew, Jude Collins offers the reader a range of perspectives on a man who helped shape Ireland's recent history. Those who knew Martin McGuinness during his life talk frankly about him, what he did and said, what sort...

U-Boat Killer is a thrilling and suspenseful book written by Donald Macintyre. The story is set during World War II and follows the journey of a young sailor named David Morgan who is assigned to serve on a British destroyer tasked with hunting down...

A bestseller in 1941, selected by the Book of the Month Club for a special edition and described by Book of the Month Club News as: ". . . full of sensational revelations and interspersed with episodes of daring, of desperate conflict, of torture,...

Rudolf Rocker, a German Catholic fleeing political persecution, moved to London to become the acknowledged leader of the Yiddish-speaking Jewish anarchists. There, at a time of mass immigration by impoverished Jews--persecuted by a right-wing press and an "anti-alien" movement--he organized demonstrations of up to...

Hole In The Rock: An Epic In The Colonization Of The Great American West is a historical non-fiction book written by David E. Miller. The book chronicles the story of a group of pioneers who attempted to settle in the San Juan County of...

Confessions Of The Old Wizard: The Autobiography Of Hjalmar Horace Greeley Schacht is a book written by Hjalmar Horace Greeley Schacht. The book is an autobiography of the author, who was a German economist and banker. Schacht was a prominent figure in the German...

Red River: Blazing Guns On The Chisholm Trail is a western novel written by Borden Chase. The book tells the story of Tom Dunson, a young man who decides to take his cattle from Texas to Missouri during the late 1800s. Along with his...

""Nuns of the Battlefield"" is a historical book written by Ellen Ryan Jolly that explores the role of Catholic nuns during the American Civil War. The book delves into the lives of these women who left their convents to serve as nurses, chaplains, and...

Generals and Generalship is a comprehensive book on military leadership and strategy written by Archibald Wavell, a renowned British Army officer and commander during World War II. The book explores the role of the general in warfare, examining the qualities and characteristics that make...

The Undefeated is a novel written by the iconic American author, Ernest Hemingway. The story follows the life of a retired boxer named Manuel Garcia, who is struggling to find his place in the world after leaving the ring. Despite his physical prowess and...

I Live To Tell: The Russian Adventures Of An American Socialist is a memoir written by Jacob H. Rubin. The book details Rubin's experiences as an American socialist living in Russia during the early 20th century. Rubin was an active member of the socialist...

Evacuation Day, 1783: Its Many Stirring Events, With Recollections Of Capt. John Van Arsdale Of The Veteran Corps Of Artillery is a historical book written by James Riker. The book describes the events that took place during the evacuation of British troops from New...

Washington Confidential is a book written by Jack Lait, an American journalist, and published in 1951. The book is a collection of stories and scandals about the political elite of Washington D.C. during the 1940s and 1950s. It is a fascinating expos����� of the...

The Forrestal Diaries is a book written by Walter Millis that provides an in-depth look into the life and career of James Forrestal, the first United States Secretary of Defense. The book is a collection of Forrestal's personal diaries, which were kept from 1944...

Clotel Or The President's Daughter is a novel written by William Wells Brown in 1853. It tells the story of Clotel, a mixed-race slave who is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and his slave mistress, Sally Hemings. The novel follows Clotel's life as she...

Claude Monet, An Interview: 1900 (1900) is a book that presents an interview between French art critic Francois Thiebault-Sisson and the renowned impressionist painter Claude Monet. The interview was conducted in 1900, at the height of Monet's career, and provides a unique insight into...

The Historic Genealogy of the Lowells of America, from 1639 to 1899 V1 is a comprehensive book that details the lineage of the Lowell family in America. Written by Delmar R. Lowell, the book chronicles the family's history from their arrival in America in...

""Twenty Years in Underground Russia: Memoirs of a Rank-and-File Bolshevik"" is a book written by Cecilia Bobrovskaya, detailing her experiences as a member of the Bolshevik party during the early 20th century in Russia. The book covers a period of twenty years, during which...

Black Herman's Secrets of Magic, Mystery and Legerdemain is a fascinating book that delves into the world of magic and illusion. Written by the legendary magician Black Herman, the book is a treasure trove of secrets, tips, and tricks that will help aspiring magicians...

Hitler Speaks is a book written by Hermann Rauschning, who claimed to have had a series of political conversations with Adolf Hitler during his time in power. The book is a compilation of these conversations, which provide insight into Hitler's real aims and beliefs....

"Whenever I tell someone around the Senate that I'm from Minnesota, they always remember Paul. Not just the senators, but the secretaries, police officers, and tram drivers, too. Paul was there for everyone. This collection of his Senate floor speeches will educate and inspire,...

There is no necessary relationship between fame and power, and great influence is often wielded in willful obscurity. So it was with the irascible, indomitable Eugene Fubini. A physics prodigy who fled Italy when the fascists came to power, his searing intelligence and relentless...

A Short History of World War II is essentially a military history, but it reaches from the peace settlements of World War I to the drastically altered postwar world of the late 1940's. Lucidly written and eminently readable, it is factual and accurate enough...

In January of 1965, twenty-four-year-old U.S. Army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins abandoned his post in South Korea, walked across the DMZ, and surrendered to communist North Korean soldiers standing sentry along the world's most heavily militarized border. He believed his action would get him...

The Life of Franklin Pierce was written as a "campaign life" shortly before the election of Pierce to the presidency in 1852.Author: Nathaniel HawthorneISBN-10: 1410202933ISBN-13: 9781410202932Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2002Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.16h x 5.04w x 0.34d

Black Herman's Secrets Of Magic, Mystery And Legerdemain is a book written by the famous magician and performer, Black Herman. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of magic, revealing the secrets behind some of the most impressive tricks and illusions. The...

""A Pilgrim Returns To Cape Cod"" is a book written by Edward Rowe Snow, in which he shares his experiences and memories of growing up on Cape Cod. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes that capture the essence of life on...

""I Saw Poland Betrayed"" is a book written by Arthur Bliss Lane, an American ambassador who served in Poland during World War II. The book is a detailed account of Lane's experiences and observations during his time in Poland, where he witnessed firsthand the...

The book ""Letters of Thomas Nelson, Junior: Governor of Virginia (1874)"" is a collection of letters written by Thomas Nelson Jr., who served as the Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution. The letters provide insight into the political and military events of the...

The book ""Letters of Thomas Nelson, Junior: Governor of Virginia (1874)"" is a compilation of letters written by Thomas Nelson Jr., who served as the Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution. The book contains a collection of letters written by Nelson to his...