Biography & Autobiography - Political

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall development of modern political and educational thought.Author: Jean...

The author introduces you to a myriad of characters, expatriate embassy personnel, Royals, spies, and party-goers. From mansions of the oil-rich to surprise haram (forbidden) gambling junkets with members of the Royal family to being charged in absentia and imprisoned and tortured for espionage,...

""James G. Birney and His Times"" by William Birney is a historical account of the life and times of James G. Birney, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and one of the founders of the Republican Party. The book provides a detailed overview...

This reissue of the penetrating biography of Senator John McCain, the man who may be the next president of the United States, by celebrated author Robert Timberg now has a new foreword that updates readers on the politician's life since this book's original publication...

"The air currents of the world never ventilated his mind." -Walter H. Page, The Life and Letters of Walter Page In The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page (1923), Burton Hendrick, who first met Walter Hines Page (1855-1918) as an employee of World's...

"The dissenting opinions of one generation become the prevailing interpretation of the next." -Burton J. Hendrick, The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page In The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page (1923), Burton Hendrick, who first met Walter Hines Page (1855-1918) as...

"I shall never, sir, be worthier . . . than I am now. I shall never cure myself of an impetuosity which is all the more dangerous because I believe its motive is sacred." -Napoleon Bonaparte, A Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by Ida Tarbell...

Get ready for an in-depth exploration of the life of one of the most controversial figures in television history with "Jerry Springer: Beyond the Brawls." From his early days in London to his rise as the host of one of America's most outrageous talk...

This fact-packed expos馥acute; reveals all the dirty little secrets that Michele Bachmann would rather you didn't knowSince Michele Bachmann became a front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, journalists have been plumbing the depths of the well-regarded blog Dump Bachmann for material on her. Now...

Kerrick provides a lively and informative biography of Isaac Funk, a farmer and businessman who became one of Illinois's leading political figures in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on family records, personal correspondence, and other sources, Kerrick provides a detailed and...

Discover the legacy of George Graham Vest, the Missouri senator who famously argued that a dog is 'man's best friend' in a court case that captured the nation's heart. This detailed biography explores Vest's long and distinguished career as a lawyer, politician, and champion...

"In most accounts of the tumultuous 1960s, Robert Kennedy plays a supporting role...Sullivan corrects this and puts RFK near the center of the nation's struggle for racial justice."--Richard Thompson Ford, Washington Post "A profound and uplifting account of Robert F. Kennedy's brave crusade for...

An in-depth biography of one of America's greatest statesmen and military leaders, Sam Houston, telling the story of his life from his early days to his political and military career and his role in shaping the history of Texas. This book is a compelling...

Explore the life and legacy of one of America's most influential politicians with this comprehensive biography of Roscoe Conkling. From his early years in upstate New York to his rise to power in Washington, D.C., this book covers all aspects of Conkling's remarkable career.This...

The amazing true story from Lawyer Paul Zyburski about the corruption inside the courtrooms of one of the most corrupt areas in the country- Macomb County, MichiganAuthor: Paul ZyburskiISBN-10: 0578387026ISBN-13: 9780578387024Publisher: 3D Prison Consulting, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2022Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

This book offers an evaluation of the political leadership of Feargus O'Connor, the most prominent leader of the Chartist movement. This study covers the period from 1832-1842 - from O'Connor's election to Parliament through to the establishment of his ascendency over the national leadership...

Hosea Ballou Morse (1855-1934) sailed to China in 1874, and for the next thirty-five years he labored loyally in the Imperial Chinese Maritime Customs Service, becoming one of its most able commissioners and acquiring a deep knowledge of China's economy and foreign relations. After...

The founder of the American Nazi party and its leader until he was murdered in 1967, George Lincoln Rockwell was one of the most significant extremist strategists and ideologists of the postwar period. His influence has only increased since his death. A powerful catalyst...

COP: "Buddy, I think this is a whorehouse." BUDDY CIANCI: "Now I know why they made you a detective." Welcome to Providence, Rhode Island, where corruption is entertainment and Mayor Buddy Cianci presided over the longest-running lounge act in American politics. In The Prince...

Fresh new look at the life of Cicero, Rome's greatest orator and one of the key figures of the 1st century.Cicero was Rome's greatest orator and one of the key statesmen of the late Roman Republic. He championed traditional Republican values against populist demagogues...

The first full account of the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, countering the legend of their enmity while drawing vital historical lessons from the differences that arose between them. Martha Washington's worst memory was the death of her husband. Her second worst...

A compelling account of one man's journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside. In 2019, Tim Kaine--Virginia senator and former Democratic vice...

The Biden Crime Family is a short, engaging description of the evidence that supports the case that President Joe Biden and his family are deeply corrupt. They are so corrupt that when former New York mayor and US attorney Rudy Giuliani first stumbled across...

'If the United States does not lead, there will be no leadership. If the US instead turns inward, there will be a price to be paid later.' - George H. W. Bush Marking thirty years since the end of George H. W. Bush's presidency,...

Solomon Jacobi, born in the Ukraine and educated in Odessa, a veteran of the Russian army and a lifelong Zionist activist, died in 1939 at the age of forty-two. Twenty-five years later, the editor of Herut wrote, "I feel the emotional need to resurrect...

'Action Replay' is the remarkable life-story of Jeffrey Hamm. From being a nominal member of the pre-War British Union of Fascists, events soon propelled him forward to become Oswald Mosley's leading exponent in the post-War world - and the subject of at least five...

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a historical book written by John Beaufain Irving in 1857. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and development of the South Carolina Jockey Club, which was a prominent horse racing organization in the United States...

Memoirs of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries is a book written by the German artist Albrecht D�����rer. It is a collection of the artist's travel memoirs, documenting his journeys to Venice and the Low Countries in the early 16th century. The book...

The name George Soros is recognized around the world. Universally known for his decades of philanthropy, progressive politics, and investment success, he is equally well known as the nemesis of the far right--the target of sustained attacks from nationalists, populists, authoritarian regimes, and anti-Semites--because...

THE MEMOIRS AND OTHER KEY WRITINGS OF JOHN ADAMS, A LEADER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.Also includes: A Dissertation on the Canon and Federal Law Instructions of the Town of Braintree to Their Representative Novanglus and Massachusettensis Thoughts on Government The Constitution of Massachusetts of...

The Minister As Shepherd is a book written by Charles Edward Jefferson and first published in 1912. The book is a guide for ministers on how to become effective shepherds of their congregations. Jefferson argues that the role of a minister is not just...

In Search of Peace is a book written by Neville Chamberlain, a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940. The book is a memoir of Chamberlain's political career, particularly his efforts to achieve peace in Europe in the years leading...

The story of Paul Mboya is the story of Kenya. When he was born in 1895, colonial rule was yet to start, and by the time he died in 1981, colonialism had run its course, and Kenya was already two decades into independence and...

The revolutionary world leader's extraordinary life, published for the centenary of Lenin's death Commissioned by Oliver Stone in 2015 to commemorate the Russian Revolution, Tariq Ali's captivating screenplay of the life and times of Vladimir Lenin puts flesh on the bones of the historical...

Salazar: A Political Biography is the definitive biography of the longstanding Portuguese dictator.Author: Filipe Ribeiro de MenesesISBN-10: 1032455748ISBN-13: 9781032455747Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2023Pages: 622Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.28d

She Dared to Succeed (in French, Elle a osé réussir), delves into the life of a woman who, for more than 30 years, broke multiple glass ceilings in the Canadian media and political worlds. Well-known in the broadcasting industry, she was propelled to the...

Franklin Benjamin Sanborn's Recollections of Seventy Years' Political Life is a fascinating memoir by a political activist who was involved in some of the most notable social and political movements of the 19th century. Sanborn provides a firsthand account of events such as John...

This definitive biography of the great Irish patriot Daniel O'Connell provides a comprehensive account of his life and extraordinary career. From his early years as a lawyer to his leadership of the Catholic Emancipation movement and the Repeal of the Union campaign, O'Connell's legacy...

Learn about the life and legacy of Reuben E. Fenton, a member of the United States Congress and former governor of the State of New York. This book is an excellent resource for historians, political scientists, and students in related fields. Discover the significant...

Colourful, charismatic, loyal, hard-working, controversial - these are some of the words people have used to describe politician and businessman Dan Kiely. But who is the real man? Dan's achievements have been dissected in the pages of The Irish Examiner, The Phoenix, and The...

The Honorable John S. Wilder has served the constituents of Tennessee for over forty-years, and this historical accomplishment serves as the foundation of this work. In his political life, Lieutenant Governor Wilder has directly or indirectly impacted some of the most important administrative and...

In 1840s Rhode Island, the state's seventeenth-century colonial charter remained in force and restricted suffrage to property owners, effectively disenfranchising 60 percent of potential voters. Thomas Wilson Dorr's failed attempt to rectify that situation through constitutional reform ultimately led to an armed insurrection that...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A thoughtful defense of traditional conservatism and a thorough assault on the way Donald Trump is betraying it."--David Brooks, in his New York Times column In a bold act of conscience, Republican Senator Jeff Flake takes his party to...

Is the voice of James Connolly, silenced by a British bullet in 1916, coming back? This book offers a measured consideration of Connolly, alive to his continuing political relevance. It seeks to explain Connolly's political development in dialogue with the socialist debates and controversies...

Ambassador Morgenthau's Story This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting...

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The...

The riveting tale of how the wanabee aristo Conrad Black and his social-mountaineering wife Barbara gulled their way into the City, the Tory party, Wall Street and High Society. This new paperback edition will be fully updated to include details of Black's high-profile trial...

A bridge-burning, riotous memoir by a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media--from a man who used to pull the strings, and who is now...

Can Love and Talents Survive Opposite Political and Economic Environments?This author believes that it is important to narrate how he has been affected by living under opposing political and economic systems.This book shows how the command economy differs from the market economy through the...

A portrait of one of the greatest leaders of modern history, George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959), and a distillation of the essential lessons his formative years offer to the leaders of today and tomorrow George Marshall's accomplishments are well known: after helping to guide the...