Biography & Autobiography - Political

Sem? Kanatchikov, born in a central Russian village in 1879, was one of the thousands of peasants who made the transition from traditional village life to the life of an urban factory worker in Moscow and St. Petersburg in the last years of the...

A study of the later years and writings of Michael Davitt, the "Father of the Land League." Michael Davitt's story of suffering and self-sacrifice, childhood eviction and exile, youthful radicalism, harsh imprisonment, and eventual triumph over adversity ensures his memory in the pages of...

The Victor And The Spoils: A Life Of William L. Marcy is a comprehensive biography of the American politician William L. Marcy, written by Ivor Debenham Spencer. Marcy was a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century, serving as a United States...

A biography of the legendary British statesman and diplomat Mark Sykes, this book provides a revealing and illuminating look at one of the most fascinating figures of the early 20th century. Drawing on Sykes's own letters and diaries, as well as those of his...

This book is the autobiography of Queen Ratnaprava Devi of Dhenkanal, India. Book contains her seventy years of sweet and bitter memories in Dhenkanal. Book was published originally in Odia in 1997.Author: Ratnaprava DeviISBN-10: 1645601803ISBN-13: 9781645601807Publisher: Black Eagle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2021Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize:...

Originally published in 1936. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author:...

Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-1798) was the founder of Irish Republican nationalism. As such his political ideas and the circumstances of his life and early death have become powerful political weapons in the hands of later nationalists. Today his name still arouses strong passions and...

In this groundbreaking biography, historian and journalist Burton Hersh combines a lifetime of research and reporting with a lively mixture of never-before-told anecdotes to create a broad yet unfailingly intimate portrait of the politician who would be universally acknowledged as one of the twentieth...

Legacy. For the Bush family, legacy is a powerful word, hinting of destiny made manifest and the promises of generations kept. Prescott Bush, a Senator from Connecticut, felt its power, as did his son, George Herbert Walker Bush, who went on to be the...

Marty Blum shares with the readers her experiences as mayor of a world-renowned city, Santa Barbara, California. Beginning with her election to the city's highest office, she describes the day-to-day life of the mayor, the services for the residents, and votes she regrets as...

The gripping history of one of America's most enigmatic and influential foreign policy advisers during a pivotal year in the country's postwar history. By any measure, 1973 should have been Henry Kissinger's year of triumph. But major events--defeat in Vietnam, Watergate, war in the...

There have been many biographies of Rosa Luxemburg, but none have done justice to her as a revolutionary. In the present, much-needed work, the real Luxemburg is brought to the fore.This great revolutionary has often been misrepresented. Sometimes she is presented as an opponent...

We have a lot to be positive about in South Africa. With all of our problems it's easy to get bleak. But hold those thoughts, because Legends might be just the tonic you need for driving off the gloom. The book tells the stories...

This book is a detailed biography of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, providing a comprehensive look at their lives and their contributions to American history. Sanderson provides fascinating insights into the personalities and beliefs of these founding fathers, placing their actions in...

These excerpts were designed for Newark's beloved Harriet Tubman Square, featured as immersive audio in the permanent monument installation honoring Harriet Tubman, Newark's role in the Underground Railroad, and the Black liberation movement's rich history in the city. Audible is deeply committed to the...

A compelling biography of Walter Quintin Gresham, a prominent lawyer, judge, and statesman who served as U.S. Postmaster General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Secretary of State. This book offers a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in American political history.This...

Senator from Georgia, minister to France, cabinet officer, and unsuccessful presidential candidate, William Harris Crawford was one of the major figures of the early republic. Because most of his papers were destroyed by fire during the Civil War period, however, estimates of Crawford's abilities...

Author: James MacGregor BurnsISBN-10: 0393331849ISBN-13: 9780393331844Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1976Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d

A revealing account of National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster's turbulent and consequential thirteen months in the Trump White House.At War with Ourselves is the story of helping a disruptive President drive necessary shifts in U.S. foreign policy at a critical moment in history. McMaster...

Fifty years after John F. Kennedy's assassination, presidential historian Robert Dallek, whom the New York Times calls "Kennedy's leading biographer," delivers a riveting portrait of this president and his inner circle of advisors--their rivalries, personality clashes, and political battles. In Camelot's Court, Dallek analyzes...

What would happen if women ruled the world?Everything could change, according to former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers. Politics would be more collegial. Businesses would be more productive. And communities would be healthier. Empowering women would make the world a better place--not...

This short captivating biography delves into Rosalynn Carter's remarkable life, highlighting her groundbreaking efforts to champion mental health reform, promote equal rights for women, and safeguard consumer protection. Witness her unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and her tireless dedication to resolving global conflicts. Discover...

The riveting story of QAnon's devastating impact on the American family, grappling with the seductive allure of disinformation, the trauma it causes, and how we might set ourselves free. The QAnon conspiracy theories--which posit that a nefarious cabal of elites is secretly ruling our...

William Morris--the great 19th-century craftsman, designer, poet and writer--remains a monumental figure whose influence resonates powerfully today. As an intellectual (and author of the seminal utopian News from Nowhere), his concern with artistic and human values led him to cross what he called the...

The Ballad Of Donald J. Trump is the story of our 45th president, written in poetic verse. Destined to be a classic poem, of both political and historical importance, it chronicles the turbulent, cultural events that have swirled around Donald J. Trump ever since...

The Ballad Of Donald J. Trump is the story of our 45th president, written in poetic verse. Destined to be a classic poem, of both political and historical importance, it chronicles the turbulent, cultural events that have swirled around Donald J. Trump ever since...

From a childhood survivor of the Camdodian genocide under the regime of Pol Pot, this is a riveting narrative of war crimes and desperate actions, the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family, and their triumph of spirit.One of seven children of...

Rosalyn Carter, the 39th First Lady of the United States, is a woman of extraordinary resilience, unwavering compassion, and unwavering dedication to public service. Her life, spanning over nine decades, is a testament to the transformative power of empathy, the enduring strength of family...

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...

In December 1980, an officer with the longshoremen's union in San Francisco learned that a shipment of military weapons on the docks was soon to be loaded onto a ship bound for the military dictatorship government of El Salvador. While the Salvadoran regime murdered...

Yossi Beilin was a seminal figure during the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. As deputy foreign minister in the second Rabin government, he was responsible for leading the Oslo process, which was the most important attempt to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. This...

The Diary and Letters of Governor Morris is a collection of personal writings by Gouverneur Morris, an American statesman and diplomat who served as the United States Minister to France and was a member of the Constitutional Convention. The book includes Morris's diary entries...

It is virtually impossible to understand the history of modern Guyana without understanding the role played by Forbes Burnham. As premier of British Guiana, he led the country to independence in 1966 and spent two decades as its head of state until his death...

Macaulay's Essay On Lord Clive is a historical work written by the renowned British historian and politician, Thomas Babington Macaulay. The book was first published in 1907 and is a collection of essays on the life and career of Robert Clive, the British East...

How did the safest airliner drop out of the sky without any warning? Was it a terrorist attack or faulty equipment to blame? Join the investigation that changed airline and passenger safety forever. Author: Amanat GillISBN-10: 8215229751ISBN-13: 9798215229750Publisher: Amanat GillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/11/2023Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight:...

The Joy Of The Lord is a book written by James Russell Miller and published in 1911. The book is a collection of essays and sermons that focus on the theme of joy in the Christian life. Miller explores the various sources of joy,...

From the dogged Long Island reporter who has been on his trail since 2019, the bizarre, page-turning, and frankly hysterical story of America's most outrageous grifter--US Representative George Santos.America has grown used to larger-than-life politicians: Teflon Don, AOC, MTG, Dark Brandon, and all the...

This book provides personal recollections and delineations of some of the great Senators of the United States from forty years ago, including Calhoun, Benton, Clay, Webster, General Houston, and Jefferson Davis. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the United States.This...

The British Parliament is one of the oldest and most storied democratic institutions in the world, and this book provides a comprehensive overview of its history from its earliest days to the present. Through colorful anecdotes, engaging biographical sketches, and examples of historic speeches,...

The second edition of Mark Abley's acclaimed creative biography, revised and expanded with a new introduction by the author.When he died in 1947, Duncan Campbell Scott was revered as one of his country's finest poets and honoured as a devoted civil servant. Today, because...

This gripping memoir by one of history's most beloved leaders recounts Churchill's experiences in World War I and II, including his leadership during the Battle of Britain and his famous speeches that rallied the British people. With candid insights into his personal life and...

A biography of Champ Clark, a prominent American politician and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1911 to 1919. This book provides a detailed look at his life and career, from his early days in Missouri to his rise to national...

Rosalynn Carter, born on August 18, 1927, is an American former First Lady, philanthropist, and mental health advocate. Married to President Jimmy Carter, she served as the First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Rosalynn Carter has been a vocal supporter...

Barack Obama splashed onto the political scene with an inspirational, rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in July 2004. From that night on, Obamamania was very real. He is bold and audacious; his rhetoric fiery, convincing and very compelling. He encourages cross-over appeal,...

This book offers a biography of the most glamorous and powerful NATO Supreme Commander of the Cold War, General Lauris Norstad, as both a "nuclear" general and an "international" general. His primary goal was to keep the Alliance together as he accommodated British and...

The unreported and unrecorded experiences of a Louisiana state legislator. A reader will get an unfiltered look behind the scenes. "This book plows rich new ground. The Legislature is a great stage and seldom has anyone reported so adeptly on the histrionics and humor...

The definitive, authorized biography of the one of the most important, provocative, and visionary political figures of our time. In one way or another Newt Gingrich has been leading a revolution for most of his life. Citizen Newt is the definitive account of that...

A memoir by Henry Morgenthau, an American diplomat and public figure who served as Ambassador to Turkey during World War I. Morgenthau provides a personal account of his experiences during this tumultuous period in history and reflects on his long and varied career in...

Suffolk County Revisited is a two-part work. The first part, The Courtroom, presents a run-of-the-mill criminal trial in the County Court of Suffolk County in the spring of 1961. It chronicles the advocacy of the assistant district attorney, Ray Downs, and defense counsel, Charlie...

'Get down ' the official said. 'Or I will get a constable to push you out ' 'Do that, ' I told him. 'I will not get off this train ' Mahatma Gandhi is best known as the father of the Indian nation and...