Biography & Autobiography - Political

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In his heyday, Carlo Tresca ranked among the most important radicals and labour activists in the United States, often sharing the spotlight with Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, 'Big Bill' Haywood, and Emma Goldman. A charismatic Italian anarchist who became a folk hero to immigrant and...

This is a multi-generational political history of the Hatoyamas, a family that has participated at the highest levels of Japan's parliamentary government from its inception in the late 1800s. The Hatoyama family is one of the most prominent political families in modern Japanese government....

A political and analytical biography, this book examines Yizhak Rabin's longtime leadership of the military and his political direction of the Jewish state, as well as his efforts to secure a peace with Egypt and with the Palestinians.Author: L. DerflerISBN-10: 1349481688ISBN-13: 9781349481682Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage:...

This concise, approachable introduction to Khrushchev explores the innovative theme of Khrushchev as reformer, arguing that the 'bumbling' nature of those reforms only partly reflected Khrushchev's uncertainty about how to act. Swain provides a cogent account of Khrushchev's political career and of his wider...

Explore the foundations of modern political thought with "Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke." This collection offers a powerful glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential political philosophers. Edmund Burke, a key figure in British politics of the...

The biography of Michael Thomas Sadler, a prominent British politician known for his advocacy for factory workers' rights during the Industrial Revolution. Sadler's work was instrumental in shaping British labor relations, and his legacy continues to this day.This work has been selected by scholars...

The Marquis of Rockingham was a prominent British statesman who served as Prime Minister twice in the mid-18th century. This collection of his memoirs, along with those of his contemporaries, provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social world of the time. The...

This book contains biographical sketches of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, including personal anecdotes and historical context. The author provides a richly detailed account of the lives and contributions of these important figures in American history. This book is a valuable resource...

Why has Billy Graham, more than any other person, left his imprint on the religious life and history of our times? Why has a man who always cherished quiet conversations with ordinary people made international headlines as perhaps the world best-known "religious celebrity"? And...

Dorothy M. Figueira is Assistant Professor at State University of New York, Stony Brook. She is the author of Translating the Orient: The Reception of Sakuntala in Nineteenth-Century Europe, also published by SUNY Press.Author: Dorothy M. FigueiraISBN-10: 0791416305ISBN-13: 9780791416303Publisher: State University of New York...

Author: Michael LewisISBN-10: 1420528661ISBN-13: 9781420528664Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2025Pages: 336Format: HardcoverLarge Print

Synopsis: The United States puts more people behind bars every year than any other nation, but what they experience inside our jails and prisons is almost entirely hidden from the view of the public. It's our country's dirty little secret. Randy Lancaster spent most...

A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's panoramic history of California and its impact on the nation, from the Gold Rush to Silicon Valley--told through the lens of the family dynasty that led the state for nearly a quarter century. In The Browns of California, journalist and...

Dive into the extraordinary life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and global humanitarian, in this deeply personal and inspiring memoir. What to Expect: - Carter's Own Words, His Story: Told in his own voice, this...

A rich documentary story of premier Union leader, "War Governor" Austin Blair, told largely in his own words and contextualized with key annotations. Statesman Austin Blair championed human rights in America, cherished the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and made major contributions to...

No-holds barred bio of national budget czar (during the 1950s and 1960s), Wilbur D. Mills, who was Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means for nineteen years. Mills tutuladge of young congressman, such as George H.W. Bush (the...

When Richard Milhous Nixon was sworn in as the thirtyseventh president of the United States on January 20, 1969, author Frank Becker couldn't have anticipated or fully appreciated the impact that election would have on his teenage years. Becker was thirteen years old at...

American icon BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790), born in Massachusetts to a British immigrant father and colonial mother, published the famous Poor Richards' Almanack, helped found the University of Pennsylvania, and was the first Postmaster General of the United States. His likeness adorns, among other things,...

An amazing survival story which can easily pass for a thriller in the field of fiction. But it is true. Journalist Hilton Fyle packs his bags and heads back home to Sierra Leone after 20 years as a star broadcaster with the BBC in...

I always told stories to my kids when we were camping, or in the car, or any chance I could get. Many of those stories were about my life in the 60's. For me, that decade was not about "drugs, sex, and rock and...

AUTHOR'S HAD first encounter with the DICTATOR in 1980s as an EXXON executive. Gadaffi had literally gatecrashed and took over the Brega private club for Exxon families, with his bodyguard's battalion of troops and armory. Gopal was terrified when he was brought to the...

The lifetime contributions of William Richardson Davie 1756-1820 are exemplary. His biography is a personal glimpse into the significant history that molded the United States. WR Davie was an American Revolutionary War Hero, a framer of the US Constitution, founder of the first state...

Man has the ability to change if he allows the positive spirit to dwell within him; even an evil heart can be changed. It is the spirit of man that defines the heart, and the heart dictates our action. These are lessons we must...

""A Genealogical Memoir Of The Backus Family: With The Private Journal Of James Backus"" is a book written by William W. Backus and published in 1889. The book is a detailed account of the Backus family, tracing its lineage and history from the earliest...

The German Raider Atlantis by Wolfgang Frank is a historical account of the German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis, which was active during World War II. The book delves into the ship's missions, which included capturing and sinking Allied merchant ships, and the crew's experiences during...

""Francis Parnell Murphy, Governor of New Hampshire: Biography of an American"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and political career of Francis Parnell Murphy, who served as the Governor of New Hampshire from 1937 to 1941. Written by Samuel R. Guard,...

Allen of Alfred: Some of His Words to Students is a book written by E. H. Lewis. The book is a collection of speeches and writings by Allen of Alfred, a prominent educator and administrator at Alfred University in New York. The book is...

"My Disillusionment in Russia" chronicles Emma Goldman's firsthand experience in post-revolutionary Russia, offering a powerful account of political disillusionment. As a prominent anarchist, Goldman initially embraced the Bolshevik revolution with hope, envisioning a society free from oppression. However, her experiences within the Soviet Union...

This book is a biography of John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States. It provides a detailed account of his life and career, including his role in the American Revolution and his work on the Constitution. With insights into Jay's personality...

In this masterful biography, Robert L. Dorman traces the career of William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray from his hardscrabble childhood in post-Civil War Texas to his remarkable ascendancy as a nationally known political figure in the mid-twentieth century. The first comprehensive portrait of Murray...

Did Savarkar battle a stormy sea when he attempted his legendary escape at Marseilles? Did Gandhiji and he stay together 'as friends' in London as Savarkar claimed during Gandhiji's assassination trial? Did he turn against Muslims because of the cruelty of jailers in the...

Two sisters.One extraordinary true story.Germany, 1945. Trapped between advancing armies, stranded hundreds of miles from their mother, and with their father missing in action, sisters Barbie and Eva were confronted with an impossible choice.Should they stay and face invasion or risk their lives to...

For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history. Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer. You are the first woman in history to be...

In this candid memoir, United States Senator John Fetterman shares the story of his journey in public service (which started by winning his first election by a single vote in 2005), including unvarnished details of his life-threatening stroke and struggles with depression, the truth...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERA GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The brilliant, critically-acclaimed story of two legendary leaders who fought each other relentlessly, but between them created today's Canada. John Diefenbaker has been unfairly treated by history. Although he wrestled with personal demons, his...

Richard L. Neuberger is a consequential but often forgotten figure in Oregon history, largely due to his early death at forty-seven, near the end of his only term in the United States Senate. But his life and legacy continue to inspire Oregonians and influence...

Volume II of William H. Herndon's biography, "Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life," offers an intimate and revealing portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Written by his long-time law partner, this biography provides unparalleled insights into Lincoln's character, personal life, and political career....

Explore the life and times of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers in James Kendall Hosmer's biography, "Samuel Adams." This meticulously researched account delves into the pivotal role Adams played in the events leading up to the American Revolution. From his early days...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume about the Chesapeake region includes those that lived,...

A former senior Chinese Administrative Officer has at long last lifted another corner of the veil of half-truths which have shrouded many of the decisions taken under the long governorship of Sir Murray MacLehose. David T. K. Wong -- who started working life as...

The German blitzkrieg surprised President Jose A. Agirre Lekube on the beaches of Dunkirk. Persecuted by the German police and without the option of fleeing to Paris, he decided to hide in Berlin. He lived in the capital of the Reich for months at...

From its opening pages, Mike Farrell's new memoir reveals the distinctive voice of a man for whom life is an ongoing odyssey of self-discovery, personal commitment, and uncompromising social engagement. With deep insight and disarming candor, Farrell describes his early years as a timid...

This book is the untold Watergate story involving Air Force Major Jerry Rogers, a career officer, considered to be a Soviet spy by President Nixon and operations by the White House Plumbers to neutralize and destroy him. This book thoroughly documents the available records...

Yevgeny Prigozhin emerged as one of the most dangerous warlords in the world and as one of Vladimir Putin's chief rivals in Russia's tumultuous political climate, exiled after leading Wagner's attempted coup and killed in a mysterious plane crash. But what is the truth...

Twenty Years In Underground Russia: Memoirs Of A Rank-And-File Bolshevik is a book written by Cecilia Bobrovskaya, which provides a firsthand account of her experiences as a member of the Bolshevik Party in Russia during the early 20th century. The book covers a period...

Explore the French Revolution and the life of French nobleman and revolutionary leader, Jacques Pierre Brissot de Warville. This engaging study is a must-read for history buffs and anyone interested in the intersections of politics, society, and culture in revolutionary Europe.This work has been...

The Life of Charles Stewart Parnell is a two-volume biography of the Irish political leader by Richard Barry O'Brien. Parnell was a key figure in the Irish Home Rule movement and a member of Parliament from 1875 until his death in 1891. The biography...

The first twenty-five years of Churchill's life were full of adventure: night marches, cavalry charges, skirmishes on the North West Frontier, escape from a Boer prison-camp and a visit to the Cuban War. Acknowledged as his best book, his zest for life bursts right...

In exploring the life and career of Ho Chi Minh, Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam provides a window into traditions and culture that influenced the American war in Vietnam, while highlighting the importance of nationalism in determining the war's outcome.Author: David HalberstamISBN-10: 0742559920ISBN-13: 9780742559929Publisher:...