Biography & Autobiography - Political

Stanley V1: Or The Recollections Of A Man Of The World (1838) is a novel written by Horace Binney Wallace. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Stanley, who is a man of the world. The novel is set in the 18th...

Here are some of the best of Churchill's letters, many of a more personal nature, written to a wide range of people, including his schoolmaster, his American grandmother and former President Eisenhower. Letters for the Ages concentrates on the more intimate words of Winston...

The ultimate, comprehensive investigation into the life and career of Vice President Kamala Harris from former Washington Examiner and Breitbart News political reporter Charlie Spiering.Who is the real Kamala Harris? And how did she ascend to the second highest office in the country? Despite...

This original version of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is published in Noah Text(R), a proprietary evidenced-based method of presenting text. Noah Text(R) highlights critical word patterns to help struggling readers, striving readers, those with dyslexia, and English language-learners read with increased...

Acclaimed journalist Simon Shuster gives us the first inside account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the perspective of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team, who granted him unprecedented access.Time correspondent Simon Shuster chronicles the life and wartime leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky from...

The first oral biography of John F. Kennedy Jr. is an extraordinarily intimate, comprehensive look at the real man behind the myth. Sharing never-before-told stories and insights, his closest friends, confidantes, lovers, classmates, teachers, and colleagues paint a vivid portrait of one of the...

Trevelyan's biography of John Bright provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of Britain's most important political figures. Bright was a leading campaigner for parliamentary reform, free trade, and Irish home rule, and his speeches and writings had a profound...

In this concise biography, Parsons masterfully chronicles the dramatic and prolific career of one of America's most absorbing figures.Author: Lynn Hudson ParsonsISBN-10: 0945612591ISBN-13: 9780945612599Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1999Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 8.97h x 5.99w x 0.80d

As a 1950s housewife and League of Women Voters volunteer who spearheaded the city of Lincoln's switch to a "strong mayor" form of government, Helen Boosalis (1919-2009) never anticipated that she herself would one day be that strong mayor and chief executive of Nebraska's...

The Biography Of The Signers To The Declaration Of Independence is a historical account written by John Sanderson that provides a comprehensive look at the lives and legacies of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. The book delves into the personal...

The only biography ever authorized by a sitting President--yet written with complete interpretive freedom--Dutch is as revolutionary in method as it is formidable in scholarship. Thirteen years of exhaustive research in the archives of Washington and Hollywood, and thousands of hours of interviews with...

After the Party is the explosive story of the power struggles dominating South African politics and a crucial analysis of the ANC's record in power. Andrew Feinstein, a former ANC member of parliament, uncovers a web of corruption to rival Watergate, revealing a web...

Author: Stephen B. OatesISBN-10: 006092473XISBN-13: 9780060924737Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2013Pages: 586Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 1.45dReview Citation(s): Booklist 02/15/1998 pg. 999

"Frustrated with our polarized culture? Take this incredibly fun ride through the life of modern day Renaissance man Vikram Mansharamani to appreciate a simple solution-open-minded, generalist thinking. This book is an enjoyable read that lays out a viable path to move beyond today's identity-driven,...

From New York Times bestseller Maureen Callahan, a fierce, character-driven exposé of the real Kennedy Curse--the family's generations-long legacy of misogyny, murder, and mayhem. The Kennedy name has long been synonymous with wealth, power, glamor, and--above all else--integrity. But this carefully constructed veneer hides...

Donald Trump is a product of his era: the West's Age of Individualism. As president, Trump did not mirror the American nationalists who supported him. He mirrored more the individualists who opposed him.Trump did not understand the nationalism that could have made America's interest...

Can an African soldier be loyal to his British regiment and stay true to his own society and its beliefs? Juma Chimwere believes he must Distinguished Conduct recounts a Malawian msilikali's life of doing so. Beginning as an eager Yao recruit in the Central...

Alfred Webb (1834-1908) the son of a radical Quaker printer and publicist, he brought a rare breadth of vision and moral courage to Ireland's campaigns for Home Rule and land reform. His parliamentary career was limited to five unsettling years marred by the bitter...

William Godwin has long been known for his literary connections as the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft, the father of Mary Shelley, the friend of Coleridge, Lamb, and Hazlitt, the mentor of the young Wordsworth, Southey, and Shelley, and the opponent of Malthus. Godwin has...

*Includes pictures of Marat and important people, places, and events in his life. *Includes a detailed analysis of Marat's notorious assassination and his legacy. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "People, give thanks to the gods Your most redoubtable enemy has fallen beneath the...

George W. Eaton: A Memorial is a book written by George William Lasher in 1913. The book is a tribute to George W. Eaton, a prominent figure in the business and political world of his time. The book provides a complete description of Eaton's...

""A History of the Sixth Iowa Infantry"" by Henry H. Wright is a comprehensive account of the actions and experiences of the Sixth Iowa Infantry during the American Civil War. The book details the unit's formation and training, as well as its participation in...

The Romance And Tragedy Of Pioneer Life V1 is a book written by Augustus Lynch Mason and originally published in 1883. The book is a collection of stories that depict the struggles and triumphs of pioneers who settled in the American West during the...

""Lord Kitchener"" is a biography written by G.K. Chesterton in 1917 about the life of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, a British military leader and statesman who played a significant role in the Boer War and World War I. The book explores Kitchener's upbringing, his military...

When Shirley Chisholm was asked why she would dare run for president, her response was, why not her? Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm rose from being the child of immigrants to the United States to running for the highest office in the land. She...

The book titled ""The Genealogy Of The Descendants Of Richard Haven, Of Lynn: Being A Republication Of The First Edition Without Alteration (1849)"" is written by Josiah Adams. It is a comprehensive record of the descendants of Richard Haven, who was a resident of...

Discover the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, a prominent Irish revolutionary figure, and his crucial role in the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798, including his capture and death.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

This biography offers a detailed portrait of Rufus King, a prominent American statesman who served in the Continental Congress, as a U.S. senator, as ambassador to Great Britain, and as a presidential candidate. The book includes a collection of King's letters, official documents, and...

The inspiring story of James Shaver Woodsworth, a pioneer of social democracy in Canada, and his journey from the Social Gospel movement to the founding of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation, told by the eminent historian Kenneth William Kirkpatrick McNaught.This work has been selected by...

This book is a lively and engaging biography of George Brown, the Canadian statesman and founding editor of The Globe newspaper. Author Robert Sellar explores Brown's early years in Scotland, his meteoric rise to political power in Canada, and his profound influence on the...

"If his classroom lessons were distilled into commands, they would be: observe, go deeper, be empathetic. His parenting lessons: love, pay attention, be patient, and forgive... [a] moving, engaging book. I loved every page." Debra Spark, author of DisciplineJim Zervanos, a seasoned high-school English...

"Before the After" is the title of the first book in English of a projected trilogy mirroring the Spanish historical biography titled "Habana 505" written by the Cuban Fernando Pruna and the Frenchman Cyriaque Griffon and published in 2018. Initially conceived as a translation...

H. Montgomery Hyde died in 1989 by which time he had become history. Only a very few remembered him or his gay campaigning role let alone the fact he had been an Ulster Unionist MP throughout the 1950s. Thirty years later, he can hardly...

With Bush as President, many suspect that the most powerful individual in the US is Karl Rove. Although Rove is officially listed as White House Senior Advisor, responsible for managing the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Public Liaison, and the Office of...

Written in lucid, vigorous prose, La Follette's Autobiography is the famous Wisconsin senator's own account of his political life and philosophy. Both memoir and a history of the Progressive cause in the United States, it charts La Follette's formative years in politics, his attempts...

Mick Lynch became a 'working-class hero' in the summer of 2022, when he offered a robust critique of the government and gave a voice to working people. This book explores Lynch's background and his rise to the top of the RMT union, asking what...

"This is a powerful, vitally important story, and Lane brings it to life with not only vast amounts of research but with a remarkable gift for storytelling that makes the pages fly by." --Candice Millard, author of The River of Doubt and Hero of...

"Frustrated with our polarized culture? Take this incredibly fun ride through the life of modern day Renaissance man Vikram Mansharamani to appreciate a simple solution-open-minded, generalist thinking. This book is an enjoyable read that lays out a viable path to move beyond today's identity-driven,...

Author: Francine ProseISBN-10: 0063314096ISBN-13: 9780063314092Publisher: HarperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2024Pages: 272Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Library Journal Prepub Alert 01/01/2024 pg. 10Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2024Publishers Weekly 04/08/2024Library Journal 05/01/2024 pg. 102

""A Man From Corpus Christi: Or The Adventures Of Two Bird Hunters And A Dog In Texan Bogs"" is a novel written by Arthur C. Peirce and published in 1894. The story follows the adventures of two bird hunters and their trusty dog as...

'It's hard to imagine a job that requires less education than that of government minister, ' says John Hill. 'It's also hard to imagine a job where the occupant is less likely to seek help than that of government minister.' John Hill knew when...

Raised in a sleepy Eastern Shore farming town where he was the son of a popular high school teacher, Harry Roe Hughes's dream was to play for the New York Yankees. He never envisioned a life in politics, let alone becoming the governor of...

A revealing account of the first time computer modeling met City Hall -- and the disaster that ensued In 1968, New York City struck a deal with the RAND Corporation to use their computer models to establish more efficient public services and save millions...

This work is a tribute to my father. This is the story of a diplomat from a small impoverished country without any military, political or economic clout. Yet this man managed repeatedly to exert influence and make a difference far beyond his country's status...

Offers biographical accounts of several of North Korea's leaders to illuminate the inner workings of its government.Author: Ra Jong-YilISBN-10: 1438473729ISBN-13: 9781438473727Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2019Pages: 216Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d

Treatise On Grand Military Operations V1: Or A Critical And Military History Of The Wars Of Frederick The Great (1864) is a book written by Antoine Henri Jomini. It is a comprehensive study of the military tactics and strategies used by Frederick the Great...

This is a Tribute to my 7th great grandfather and grandmother Richard and Anne Lee, with Love, Jacqueli Finley "According to the ancient Chinese proverb, "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a singlestep." My fellow Americans, let us take that first...

"Do you realize that by the time you wake up in the morning twenty thousand men may have been killed?" - Winston Churchill to Clementine Churchill, 5 June 1944 From the world's greatest collection of Winston Churchill's personal papers comes the genesis, execution, and...

This collection of memoirs and letters gives a unique insight into the life and political career of Charles Sumner, one of the most prominent figures in 19th century American politics. From Sumner's early days as a lawyer in Boston to his role as chairman...

This biography examines the life of Charles Stewart Parnell, an Irish nationalist leader and politician during the late 19th century. It traces his family background and upbringing, his political career and personal life, and his role in shaping Irish history. Parnell was a controversial...