Biography & Autobiography - Political

First time on audio! The timeless Pulitzer Prize winner, the first in an epic two-volume biography that set the standard for historical scholarship on this era, narrated by Emmy and Tony Award winner Courtney B. Vance.This monumental biography by David Levering Lewis--eight years in...

The American Dream is the ideal that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative. And, this is my journey. I was born into a Spanish family in an apartment...

The extraordinary life of Joey Smallwood is the stuff of fiction--literally: Wayne Johnston's acclaimed novel, The Colony of Unrequited Dreams, draws heavily on this definitive biography. And no wonder! Set against a colorful background in stirring times it has, as its hero, a character...

Hillary Clinton is running for the presidency with a message of hope and change. But, as Doug Henwood makes clear in this concise, devastating indictment, little trust can be placed in her campaign promises. Rigorously reviewing her record, Henwood shows how Clinton's positions on...

The remembrances of Henrietta McCormick Hill, compiled by her daughter Henrietta Hill Hubbard, give insight into the political career of Alabama senator Joseph Lister Hill, and into the courtship, marriage, and later life of the couple. Among topics covered are Senator Hill's work for...

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire...

Earl Kemp Long (1895-1960) was the political heir to his brother Huey in Louisiana politics. A country boy who never lost his common touch, he ran for office in every state election between 1933 and 1959. He was the best campaigning politician Louisiana ever...

The Eighth Ohio At Gettysburg: Address By General Franklin Sawyer (1889) is a historical account of the role played by the Eighth Ohio regiment in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. The book is a transcript of a speech given by...

Governor William Tryon And His Administration, In The Province Of North Carolina, 1765-1771 is a historical book written by Marshall De Lancey Haywood. The book provides a detailed account of the administration of Governor William Tryon in North Carolina during the period of 1765-1771....

""A Conscientious Turncoat: The Story of John M. Palmer 1817-1900"" is a biography written by George Thomas Palmer that delves into the life of John M. Palmer, a prominent American politician who served as Governor of Illinois, a United States Senator, and a presidential...

"Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography" offers a captivating firsthand account of one of the most dynamic and influential figures in American political history. In his own words, Theodore Roosevelt chronicles his remarkable life, from his early years and rise through the political ranks to his...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A captivating and inspiring memoir by Canada's first man in space. On October 5th, 1984, Marc Garneau made history. Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle, he became the first Canadian to fly to outer space. That...

Author: Col David O. ScheidingISBN-10: 1965552293ISBN-13: 9781965552292Publisher: Bookwrights HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/25/2025Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d

Author: David AbbeyISBN-10: 1632937565ISBN-13: 9781632937568Publisher: Sunstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2025Pages: 366Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Biography of British politician David Rhys Grenfell, Labour Member of Parliament for the Welsh seat of Gower from 1922 to 1959, who went from being a coalminer to being the longest-serving MP of his day. One of a new generation of miners' leaders, he...

A leading public intellectual gives his authoritative and personal account of the tragic postcolonial fate of Uganda, his homeland. In 1972, when Mahmood Mamdani came home to Uganda, he found a country transformed by "an orgy of violence." Two years earlier, with support from...

The proliferation of messages that the voting public is exposed to in the digital age means it has never been more important to use the right slogan or phrase in order to capture people's attention. Over the course of an extraordinary career advising organisations...

Author: Pamela E. BridgewaterISBN-10: 196728203XISBN-13: 9781967282036Publisher: Bk Royston PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2025Pages: 372Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d

Author: Carolyn Yedell StaleyISBN-10: 1624912087ISBN-13: 9781624912085Publisher: Parkhurst Brothers Publishers IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 304Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.00lbs

Book DescriptionIbrahim Traoré Revolutionary Leadership in Modern Africa - The Revolutionary Captain and Africa's New DawnIn September 2022, a 34-year-old geology student turned military officer forever changed the trajectory of African politics. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, seizing power in Burkina Faso through his second coup...

Orbán vs. Soros is the deeply perceptive story of the early association and later polarization between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the Hungarian nationalist and the post-Hungarian globalist George Soros, illustrated throughout by pertinent historical parallels from the Roman Empire and European history. It throws...

Lawfare and Power: The Exodus from Paul Weiss and the Renewal of Legal Integrityby Ralph CeroWhen four of the most powerful lawyers in America walked away from one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, it wasn't just a resignation-it was a...

The second volume of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography that The Washington Post hailed as "an engrossing masterpiece."In this final magisterial volume, fifteen years in the research and writing, David Levering Lewis stunningly recreates the second half of W.E.B. Du Bois's charged and brilliant career....

Gavin Newsom: The Story of a California Business Guru and a Leader This comprehensive biography delves deep into Gavin Newsom's journey from a successful business owner to becoming the Governor of California, showcasing his innovative strategies and leadership qualities that have made a significant...

Discover the remarkable journey of Mark Rutte, the strong leader who guided the Netherlands through tough times with practical decisions. From fixing the economy to protecting the environment, Rutte's time as Prime Minister was about taking action and making things better. In "Mark Rutte:...

In the vein of Notorious RBG, a fun and inspiring biography filled with lessons from the most powerful woman in the world, based on more than a decade's worth of coverage of German Chancellor Angela Merkel from New York Times Berlin correspondent Melissa Eddy.Angela...

In a literary tour de force, Charles L. Mee Jr. interweaves images and impressions from his life with political reflections inspired by a meeting with former Nixon aide H. R. Haldeman. The meeting--to discuss the possibility of collaborating with Haldeman on a book about...

A true story as exhilarating as a great spy thriller, as turbulent as today's headlines from the Middle East, 2010 National Best Books Award-winning A Time to Betray reveals what no other previous CIA operative's memoir possibly could: the inner workings of the notorious...

Author: Erma HendersonISBN-10: 1418422916ISBN-13: 9781418422912Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/19/2004Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.27lbsSize: 9.32h x 6.56w x 0.85d

Denver, The Man: The Life, Letters And Public Papers Of The Lawyer, Soldier And Statesman is a comprehensive biography of James William Denver, a prominent figure in American history. Written by George C. Barns, the book delves into Denver's life, from his early years...

""Thoughts On The Education Of Daughters: With Reflections On Female Conduct In The More Important Duties Of Life"" is a book written by Mary Wollstonecraft in 1787. The book is a treatise on the education of women and their role in society. Wollstonecraft argues...

Born into privilege as the granddaughter of Queen Victoria's favourite Field Marshal, Rotha Lintorn-Orman was destined for an extraordinary life. From the early days of the Boy Scout and Girl Guide movements to working as a driver and mechanic with the Scottish Women's Hospital...

Explore a pivotal moment in Irish history with "The life, trial and conversations of Robert Emmet, Esq.," a detailed account of the life, trial, and words of the leader of the Irish insurrection of 1803. This volume delves into the story of Robert Emmet,...

A fresh look at the intellectual roots of one of the most engaging and multifaceted of America's founders. Benjamin Franklin, writes Douglas Anderson in his preface, is "no one's contemporary . . . Blending elements of the fifteenth-century spiritual discipline of Thomas à Kempis...

Author: Scott Justin KermanISBN-13: 9798282983982Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/09/2025Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

A powerful biography of Spain's great king, Juan Carlos, by the pre-eminent writer on 20th-century Spanish history. There are two central mysteries in the life of Juan Carlos, one personal, the other political.The first is the apparent serenity with which he accepted that his...

With the reelection of Donald Trump, there is no reason to believe that debate about America's relationship with NATO will subside. As Jens Stoltenberg demonstrates in On My Watch, his account of leading the military alliance across an explosive decade, NATO remains a powerful...

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,...

Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal accounts, Of Pardons and Presidents examines the life...

Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal accounts, Of Pardons and Presidents examines the life...

Bruce Fanjoy was enjoying retirement with his family in his lovely house in Manotick. Then his member of Parliament, Pierre Poilievre, became leader of the Conservative Party of Canada with the support of the people who had occupied Ottawa during the 2022 truckers convoy....

One hundred and eighty million Tintin albums are in circulation worldwide. They are published in more than forty-five languages. Whether in New York or Tokyo, billions of television viewers enjoy programmes inspired by Tintin's masterpieces. These triumphant and ever-increasing records are no longer disputed....

The Ordeal of a Diplomat recounts the tumultuous experiences of K.D. Nabokov, a Russian diplomat, during the Russian Revolution and its aftermath. This firsthand account offers a unique perspective on the political upheaval and the challenges faced by those caught in the crossfire. Nabokov...

How one father, determined to reclaim his daughter's memory, brought down Alex Jones. On December 14, 2012, Robbie Parker's daughter Emilie was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, a tragedy that changed Robbie's life and our country forever. By the next day, Alex Jones was...

In What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons from Dana Perino on Purpose, Poise, and Public Leadership, author Christopher Mark presents a powerful, insightful memoir that distills decades of experience in media, politics, and public life into timeless lessons for personal and professional growth....

This account of Kosa Pan's journal describes in great detail the arrival in Brest in 1686 of the first full Siamese embassy to reach France. This fragment is apparently all that survives of a massive report of the activities of the embassy written for...

Combining poems by contemporary Burmese poets along with their life stories. The book demonstrates the power of the written word and is both a parallel story of Burmese political turmoil and the life-affirming power of literature. The history of Myanmar can be told through...

Informed by the charisma, vision, and principles of John Christian Watson, this compelling biography explores Watson's pivotal role in Labor's journey from its inception, through its growth, to the divisive conscription crisis of World War I.Watson emerged as a leading figure in Labor's early...

The first-ever memoir of a child's experience in detention on the US/Mexico border under President Trump's infamous family separation policy.D Esperanza was just thirteen years old when he lost his caregivers, his beloved grandmother and uncle. Since both of his parents were working and...