Biography & Autobiography - Political

How did a scrawny black kid -- the son of a barber and a domestic who grew up in Harlem and Trenton -- become the 106th mayor of New York City? It's a remarkable journey. David Norman Dinkins was born in 1927, joined the...

*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events. *Includes some of Che's and Castro's quotes about socialism, America, Revolution, and more. *Explains their relationship and their roles in the Cuban Revolution. *Includes a Bibliography of each man for further reading. "Men do not shape...

A colorful and controversial statesman who served in the United States Senate for a half-century, Strom Thurmond did not retire from office until after he was 100 years old. Hailing from the small town of Edgefield, South Carolina, Thurmond rapidly ascended the political ladder--Superintendent...

Sir Robert Peel is a biography written by Justin McCarthy about the life and political career of the British statesman Sir Robert Peel. Peel was a prominent figure in British politics during the 19th century and served as Prime Minister twice. The book covers...

Zebulon Vance: Tarheel Spokesman is a biography written by Franklin Ray Shirley that chronicles the life of Zebulon Baird Vance, a prominent political figure in North Carolina during the 19th century. Born in Buncombe County, North Carolina in 1830, Vance grew up to become...

George Santos' biography appeared fairly outstanding for a recently elected congressman. The 34-year-old immigrant family's son attended Baruch College, a public university in New York, and went on to work for companies like Citigroup and Goldman Sachs. Santos later rose to prominence as a...

The book ""Letters Of Mrs. Ann Biddle Wilkinson From Kentucky, 1788-1789"" is a collection of letters written by Ann Biddle Wilkinson during her time in Kentucky in the late 18th century. The letters provide a unique perspective on life in Kentucky during this time...

The book ""Six Speeches: With A Sketch Of The Life Of Honorable Eli Thayer"" by Eli Thayer is a collection of six speeches given by Thayer, along with a brief biography of his life. Thayer was a prominent American politician and abolitionist who played...

"I call Napoleon the agent or attorney of the middle class of modern society; of the throng who fill the markets, shops, counting-houses, manufactories, ships, of the modern world, aiming to be rich." -Ralph Waldo Emerson, Representative Men Napoleon, Man of the World (1850)...

Who qualifies as the worst of Roman emperors and why? Join L J Trafford for a tour of the very worst leadership in ancient Rome featuring Caligula, Commodus and many more.Between 27 BCE and 476 CE a series of men became Roman Emperor, ruling...

Written by the wife of Jefferson Davis, this biography offers a unique perspective on one of the most controversial figures of the Civil War era. Drawing on personal letters and other primary sources, Varina Davis paints a portrait of her husband as a principled...

On January 25, 1787, in Springfield, Massachusetts, militia Major General William Shepard ordered his cannon to fire grapeshot at a peaceful demonstration of 1,200 farmers approaching the federal arsenal. The shots killed four and wounded twenty, marking the climax of five months of civil...

"Step into the compelling world of Jill Stein: A Voice for Change, an incisive exploration penned by acclaimed author Isaac Carter. Delve into the extraordinary journey of a woman whose resolute spirit and unwavering commitment have defied the conventional norms of American politics. This...

Running for the People? is an insider's account of Canada's electoral process that reveals how deeply broken it is. Rem Westland ran in the 2011 federal election, representing the Conservative Party of Canada in the riding of Ottawa-Vanier. He describes the weakness of electoral...

Bert T. Combs was governor of Kentucky from 1959 to 1963, but his impact on the Commonwealth continues to be felt. The state sales tax, toll road expansion, and extensive aid to public education are only a few examples of the enduring significance of...

Internationally recognized as a major publishing event, The Courage to Stand Alone is a collection of prison writings from the world's most famous political prisoner. Wei Jingsheng, who has spent nearly two decades in prison for "counterrevolutionary" activities, confirms his status as a symbol...

This is the very first biography of a twentieth century powerhouse couple who, with prescient and persistent methodologies and hearts, gave four decades of legislative service and established much of Illinois' dedicated political tradition. Spanning everything from the awkward dance of prohibition in Evanston...

Pioneer, patriot, politician... John Harris Jr. was a true visionary in eighteenth-century Pennsylvania-during a time in history when taking a risk meant putting your life on the line. He proudly took bold steps in supporting monumental changes that now define history. His legacy is...

Salman Abu Sitta was just ten years old when the Nakba-the mass expulsion of Palestinians in 1948-happened, forcing him from his home near Beersheba. Like many Palestinians of his generation, this traumatic loss and his enduring desire to return would be the defining features...

Why would anyone run for president?Everyone believes you need a big name, deep pockets, and partisan clout to even try--and with good reason. But does it have to be that way, and could a no-name scientist from Florida have a shot at the Oval...

Maajid Nawaz spent his teenage years listening to American hip-hop and learning about the radical Islamist movement spreading throughout Europe and Asia in the 1980s and 90s. At 16, he was already a ranking member in Hizb ut-Tahrir, a London-based Islamist group. He quickly...

Many people know that Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was a British statesman and prime minister, a speechmaker who led his country through World War II. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he came under enemy fire over 50 times; that he took 36...

Best known as the hero of Little Round Top at Gettysburg and the commanding officer of the troops who accepted the Confederates' surrender at Appomattox, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (1828-1914) has become one of the most famous and most studied figures of Civil War history....

""The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents"" is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book recounts the expedition of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, a Spanish explorer who traveled along the Amazon...

""The Biography of Martin Van Buren, Vice President of the United States"" is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Martin Van Buren, the eighth Vice President of the United States. Written by William Emmons, this book provides a detailed exploration of...

When Kathy Boudin was arrested in 1981 after a botched armed robbery and shootout that left a Brinks guard and two policemen dead, she ended a decade living underground as part of the radical Weathermen underground; she would spend the next 22 years in...

""Bastogne: The Story Of The First Eight Days In Which The 101st Airborne Division Was Closed Within The Ring Of German Forces"" is a historical account written by S. L. A. Marshall. The book focuses on the Battle of Bastogne, a pivotal moment in...

""Back Trailing On The Old Frontiers"" is a book written by Charles Marion Russell and published in 1922. The book is a collection of stories and sketches about the American frontier and the people who lived there. Russell, who was a cowboy and artist,...

The Reform Act, 1832 V2 is a book that contains the correspondence of the late Earl Grey with His Majesty King William IV and with Sir Herbert Taylor. The Reform Act of 1832 was a significant piece of legislation in British history that aimed...

Huey Long: A Candid Biography is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and legacy of one of America's most controversial political figures. Written by Forrest Davis, a renowned journalist and biographer, the book delves into the complex and often contradictory personality of...

Profiles in Mental Health Courage portrays the dramatic journeys of a diverse group of Americans who have struggled with their mental health. This book offers deeply compelling stories about the bravery and resilience of those living with a variety of mental illnesses and addictions....

This fascinating biography of Karl Ludwig Sand, a 19th century German student who assassinated a conservative writer and publisher, provides a vivid portrait of the social and political tensions of the time. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of radicalism and political...

"You will be gripped and inspired by this exciting story-I couldn't put it down."-Lyndal Roper, author of Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet On the 500th anniversary of the German Peasant Wars, a brilliant portrait of Thomas Munzter: radical millenarian preacher, revolutionary and iconoclast 'The...

Title: Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in EnglandAuthor: Charles FirthDescription: In "Oliver Cromwell and the Rule of the Puritans in England," acclaimed historian Charles Firth takes readers on a captivating journey through one of the most transformative periods in English history....

In "The Anthony Albanese Story," readers are invited to embark on a captivating journey through the life and career of one of Australia's most prominent and influential political figures. This meticulously researched biography offers a comprehensive exploration of the man behind the headlines, delving...

Ra l H. Castro was the first Hispanic governor of Arizona, ambassador to El Salvador, Bolivia, and Argentina, lawyer, judge, and teacher. Born in Mexico in 1916, he moved with his family to a small mining community in Arizona in 1926. His earliest memories...

Constructing Cromwell traces the complex and shifting popular print images of Oliver Cromwell from his first appearance as a public figure in the 1640s through the period of his power to his death and eventual disinterment after the restoration of the monarchy. Drawing on...

This book is the first complete biography of Raphael Lemkin, the father of the United Nations Genocide Convention, based on his papers; and shows how his campaign for an international treaty succeeded. In addition, the book covers Lemkin's inauguration of the historical study of...

On August 28th 1918, the Honourable Violet Douglas Pennant was summarily dismissed from her post as Commandant of the Women's Royal Air Force after 14 weeks in post. Instant dismissal was only used in cases of gross misconduct. What had she done? She demanded...

American Zeitgeist is a collection of dramatic monologues about the life and career of William Jennings Bryan, the Great Commoner, from his rise as populist hero of the Democratic Party in the 19th century to his ignominious end at the Scopes Monkey Trial in...

Author: Benjamin FranklinISBN-10: 1613825773ISBN-13: 9781613825778Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/02/2018Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

Every four years Americans embark on the ultimate carnival, the Super Bowl of democracy: a presidential election campaign filled with endless speeches, debates, handshakes, and passion. But what about the candidates themselves? In Fit for the Presidency? Seymour Morris Jr. applies an executive recruiter's...

John Yochelson was seventeen when he first heard President Kennedy's call, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Responding to the call to public service, he had a front-row seat from the mid-1970s through...

How much do you really know about former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin? The revelations in Matthew Zencey's account of her tenure will surprise you. Although Palin is widely seen as a conservative social ideologue, her political career in Alaska was marked by a progressive...

Known by mobsters as "the man who couldn't be bought," Brendan Byrne led New Jersey into a new era when he won the state's gubernatorial election by a landslide in the wake of political corruption scandals. A former prosecutor and judge, Byrne was soon...

In this legislative autobiography Franklin L. Kury tells the story about his election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and later the Senate, against the senior Republican in the House and an entrenched patronage organization. The only Democrat elected from his district to serve...

The real danger of Soviet deception during the fall of communism is exposed in this startling account that takes a firsthand look behind the Iron Curtain. Learn how the KGB sought world domination, starting with the USSR. Read the shocking facts about the true...

By the early 1900s, the Ottoman Empire was beginning to dissolve. Upon seeing this weakness, Germany set its own plans into action in the capital of Constantinople-to bring the vast Turkish Empire under its control. In this book, American statesman HENRY MORGENTHAU SR. (1856-1946)...

Joseph Stalin - Communist Soviet Leader is the biography of Joseph Stalin, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee from 1922 until his death in 1953. During that period, Stalin established the regime now known as Stalinism. As...

John Marshall (1755-1835) became the fourth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court despite having had almost no formal schooling and after having studied law for a mere six weeks. Nevertheless, Marshall remains the only judge in American history whose distinction derives almost entirely...