Biography & Autobiography - Political

The Conquest of the Illinois is a historical book written by George Rogers Clark and first published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the conquest of the Illinois country by the British and the Americans during the Revolutionary War. Clark, who...

""The First American Civil War V1: First Period 1775-1778"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry Belcher and published in 1911. The book covers the first period of the American Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1778, and provides a detailed account of the...

Grant's Campaigns of 1864 and 1865: The Wilderness and Cold Harbor May, 3 to June 3, 1864 is a historical book written by Charles Francis Atkinson. The book provides a detailed account of the military campaigns led by General Ulysses S. Grant during the...

The Minister As Prophet is a book written by Charles Edward Jefferson and originally published in 1905. The book explores the role of the minister as a prophet and spiritual leader within the church. Jefferson argues that the minister should not only teach the...

Explore the extraordinary life and tragic end of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, in John Clark Ridpath's comprehensive biography, "The Life and Work of James A. Garfield." This detailed account delves into Garfield's remarkable journey, from his humble beginnings...

Delve into the life and times of one of history's most influential figures with "The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II)". Authored by Moncure Daniel Conway, this biography meticulously chronicles the literary, political, and religious career of Thomas Paine, a key figure...

"Life and Character of Henry Winter Davis" offers a compelling portrait of a pivotal figure in 19th-century American politics. John A. J. Creswell's biography delves into the life and career of Henry Winter Davis, a prominent Maryland politician and influential voice during the tumultuous...

This memorial to Samuel Tyler, a prominent figure in 19th-century American politics and business, provides an overview of his life and accomplishments. We learn about his role in the development of railroads and telegraph systems, as well as his involvement in local and national...

On September 8, 1935, Huey Long, a United States senator and former Louisiana governor, was fatally shot in a back corridor of the Louisiana state capitol. Although the most widely accepted theory holds that Dr. Carl Weiss, son-in-law of Long's political opponent Judge Benjamin...

Author: Platform Press Editorial TeamISBN-10: 1635826209ISBN-13: 9781635826203Publisher: Platform PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2025Pages: 224Format: Hardcover

How Positive Youth Development Became a Battle¬ground for Democracy is a powerful dual memoir that traces the collision of public service, equity, and political backlash within one of America's most iconic youth programs: 4-H.Co-authored by two leaders from vastly different backgrounds-Lisa, a lifelong 4-H...

John Maclean was a Scottish schoolteacher, and revolutionary who helped to plant the seeds of Marxism in Scotland. This is the story not just of the man, but of everything that was happening around him: from the rent strikes on the Clyde; to the...

"The Life of Sam Houston: The Hunter, Patriot, and Statesman of Texas" is a comprehensive biography chronicling the extraordinary life of one of the most influential figures in American history. Authored by Charles Edwards Lester and originally published in 1860, this book details Houston's...

The most cited legal scholar in America and the architect of the two biggest ideas to reshape the American conversation--intersectionality and critical race theory--offers the intimate story of how her life gave birth to these ideas. It is not very often that a public...

TidalWave Productions spotlights one of the rising stars of American politics, Al Franken, in the latest edition of their increasingly popular line of biography comics. taught the importance of politics at a young age by his parents, this bio details Franken's journey from a...

"In this brightly detailed blend of personal memoir and political reportage, Handler recounts her life of activism . . . [an] absorbing call to action." --Booklist Born in apartheid South Africa, Marisa Handler emigrated to Southern California at the age of twelve. Her gradual...

Newfield reminds us that in April 1999 Giuliani had only a 40 percent approval rating. A year later his divorce lawyer was savagely attacking his wife, Donna Hanover, while the mayor was flaunting his mistress in public. As a result, Giuliani's popularity plummeted again...

""A Year In A Coal Mine"" is a non-fiction book written by Joseph Husband and originally published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences working in a coal mine for a year, including the physical labor involved, the dangers...

Operation Pointblank: A Tale of Bombers and Fighters is a historical account written by William Richard Emerson. The book covers the story of Operation Pointblank, a strategic bombing campaign conducted by the Allied forces during World War II. The campaign aimed to destroy the...

Bars and Shadows is a memoir by Scott Nearing, an American writer and activist known for his advocacy of simple living, vegetarianism, and social justice. In this book, Nearing reflects on his life and his involvement in the political and social movements of his...

Winner of 2006 Illinois State Historical Society Book Award-Certificate of Excellence To some he was a humanitarian and builder. Others scorned him as a fake and friend of gangsters with "the carcass of a rhinoceros and the brain of a baboon." This rollicking history...

William H. (Alfalfa Bill) Murray is the most important figure in the political history of Oklahoma. No other individual contributed so greatly to the formation of its political institutions--and there was never a more colorful or controversial character on the state's political scene. Flamboyant,...

"If you've got a problem with New York City being the capital of the world, take it up with the Pope." As the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani was as controversial as he was determined to revitalize "the greatest city in the...

Shirley Love might have spent his life as an obscure welder, struggling to raise his family in West Virginia, but a performance in church one Sunday changed his life. As Love sang a little-known hymn, a worshipper-a radio station owner-was impressed with the teenager's...

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...

New York Times Bestseller - From a former White House speechwriter comes a deliciously candid memoir about official Washington--a laugh-out-loud cri de coeur that shows what can happen to idealism in a town driven by self-interest. "[An] entertaining book about what goes on--or doesn't--in...

The gripping and redemptive story of how an American boy went looking for adventure and wound up trying to save the world Stefan Templeton is a true Renaissance man with an insatiable thirst for risk. Before he was twenty-one, Templeton had hunted in Burgundy,...

A profound and poetic memoir, tracing the wounds that racism and colonialism have left on Black people across borders. With astute insight and immersive prose, Bonhomme outlines a personal and political history of life in the United States, Haiti, and Germany, discovering what it...

A profound and poetic memoir, tracing the wounds that racism and colonialism have left on Black people across borders. With astute insight and immersive prose, Bonhomme outlines a personal and political history of life in the United States, Haiti, and Germany, discovering what it...

In this memoir, Kropotkin traces his journey from privileged Russian nobleman to committed anarchist. Raised amid the grandeur of the imperial court, he becomes increasingly troubled by the stark poverty surrounding him. His military service and travels through Siberia deepen this awareness: there he...

This compelling manuscript interlaces the remarkable stories of three visionary men: Padre Pio, Paolo Lugari, and Fred Cuny. Though vastly different in time and purpose, their lives converge on a single theme: the transformative power of faith, compassion, and action in a suffering world.Beginning...

Charlie Kirk has emerged as one of the most influential conservative voices of his generation. As the founder and president of Turning Point USA, he has dedicated his career to empowering young people to think critically, speak boldly, and defend the values of free...

From the moment Bob's great-great-grandfather William Yabsley leapt from the HMS Beagle in 1838 to carve out a future on Australia's northern rivers, resilience has run through the Yabsley family story. William built ships, founded the town of Coraki, and left behind a legacy...

From packed college auditoriums across America to the storied halls of Oxford University, Charlie Kirk built his reputation not through politics alone, but through the power of ideas, conviction, and dialogue. Denied entry to West Point, he turned disappointment into drive - founding Turning...

Who is Yahya Sinwar, the man who reshaped the intricate landscape of the Middle East? To his ardent supporters, he embodies the spirit of resistance-a steadfast hero rallying for a cause. To his detractors, he is nothing short of a terrorist mastermind, orchestrating a...

Who was the founder of Turning Point USA - really?To some, he was a bold defender of faith, freedom, and the American experiment. To others, he was a polarizing figure whose uncompromising debates stirred controversy wherever he spoke. But whether admired or opposed, Charlie...

An extraordinary story of war-time heroism behind enemy lines from the stepson of Field Marshall Montgomery. "A terrific read" Andy McNab In November 1942, two nights after the Battle of El Alamein, a young British army officer was captured. As the Nazis deliberated about...

A monumental intellectual history of the pivotal figure of Hindu nationalism Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966) was an intellectual, ideologue, and anticolonial nationalist leader in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule, one whose anti-Muslim writings exploited India's tensions in pursuit of Hindu majority...

This address, "Matthew Stanley Quay: In Memoriam," was delivered by Charles H. Stone before the Grand Army of the Republic, Beaver Post No. 473, on March 31, 1905. It serves as a tribute to the life and legacy of Matthew Stanley Quay, a prominent...

This volume, "James A. Garfield. His Speeches at Home. 1880," presents a collection of addresses delivered by James A. Garfield during his 1880 presidential campaign. Offering a snapshot of the political climate and key issues of the time, these speeches provide valuable insight into...

Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890 1988), affectionately known as Bacha Khan, Badshah Khan and Fakr-e-Afghan among his people, and Frontier Gandhi in India, was born in Uthmanzai in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. His life was dedicated to the social reform of...

HOW RUSSIA LOST ITS CHANCE OF FREEDOM: A landmark work of political history detailing the decline of modern Russia, taking us right up to Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Brilliantly told through the tumultuous life and brutal assassination of Boris Nemtsov (1959-2015). When Russia emerged...

Dive into the heart of American politics with "My Quarter Century of American Politics, Volume 1," a captivating account by Champ Clark. This volume offers a unique perspective on the political landscape of the early 20th century, providing invaluable insights into the events, personalities,...

Explore the tumultuous years of the French Revolution through the eyes of Gouverneur Morris, the United States Minister to France, in this second volume of his collected diary and letters. Penned with candor and insight, Morrisâ€(TM)s writings offer a unique perspective on the events...

This book exposes the roots of the caste system and untouchability. BR Ambedkar, who himself belonged to the untouchable caste, describes the lives of the untouchables and the discrimination and oppression they faced. The book analyses religious texts such as the Vedas, Puranas and...

The hon'ble prime minister of the largest democracy, India, Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi, is an embodiment of effective leadership, aimed at ensuring welfare of the masses. With utmost dedication, Narendra Modi served the people of Gujarat for 13 years as their chief minister. Under...

In Edward Terry Sanford: A Tennessean on the U.S. Supreme Court, Stephanie Slater uncovers the life and work of Edward Terry Sanford (1865-1930), the only Supreme Court justice who obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee. Born and raised in Knoxville, Sanford...

Untethered: The True Children of Cyrus is a coming-of-age story that goes beyond the first crush and teenage antics. This story begins in Tehran, in 1977, when a student and his twin sister leave home to attend high school abroad. They move in with...

An informative and visually appealing quiz book covering all aspects of Churchill's extraordinary life. Do you think you know everything there is to know about Churchill? Have you seen every film and read every book ever produced about this great British statesman? Then delve...

The Honourable Jack Sydney George "just-call-me-Bud" Cullen defied all odds when he was elected Sarnia's Member of Parliament during the head-spinning days of Trudeaumania. Candid and outspoken, Cullen was never one to shy away from controversy. Just as he spoke openly about the difficult...