Biography & Autobiography - Political

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...

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...

A classic book that traces Muhammad Ali's political development in the sixties When Muhammad Ali died, many mourned the life of the greatest sportsman the world had ever seen. In Redemption Song, Mike Marqusee argues that Ali was not only a boxer but a...

From acclaimed historian and author of the "marvelous" (The New York Times Book Review) The Last American Aristocrat comes a captivating new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, exploring the life of America's 26th president and his pivotal role in shaping the dawn of the American...

Ellen S. Woodward (1887-1971) was touted as Roosevelt's second most powerful woman appointee. Among American women only Eleanor Roosevelt and Labor Department Secretary Frances Perkins could claim more elevated roles in the circle of FDR's administration. This long overdue biography of such a remarkable...

Cairine Wilson, Canada's first female senator, was one of nine children raised in an atmosphere of rugged Scots liberalism and strict presbyterianism by affluent Montreal parents in the late nineteenth century. She displayed an interest in politics early in life and through her father's...

Historian Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998) was one of the leading American intellectuals of the mid-twentieth century. Author or editor of more than forty books, he taught for decades at New York University, Columbia University, and Amherst College and was a pioneer in the field...

AN UPLIFTING GUIDE TO NAVIGATING HARD TIMES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF DR JULIE SMITH AND JULIA SAMUEL 'A shining beacon of sense and wisdom. None of us can avoid life-changing upheavals - but we can all benefit from reading this brilliant book about how...

Wild Life In A Southern County is a classic nature book written by Richard Jefferies in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the author's observations of the flora and fauna in the Wiltshire countryside in southern England. Jefferies was a keen observer...

Bodie and Esmeralda is a historical book written by Joseph Wasson in 1878. The book is a detailed account of the rise and fall of two mining towns in the American West during the late 1800s. The book begins by providing a brief history...

"The Memoirs of Alexander Herzen, Parts 1 and 2" offer a compelling first-hand account of 19th-century Russian society and the burgeoning socialist movement. Aleksandr Herzen, a key figure in the development of Russian socialism, provides invaluable insights into the political and intellectual currents of...

Delve into the life and times of one of America's most revered figures with "The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln" by Francis Fisher Browne. More than just a biography, this narrative offers a compelling portrait of the 16th US President, drawing on personal recollections...

This biography explores the life and work of A. Philip Randolph, a pioneering civil rights activist and union organizer. The author provides a thoughtful and engaging account of Randolph's struggles and achievements, from his early work as a Pullman porter to his leadership of...

A comprehensive biography of Charles Warren Fairbanks, the Indiana senator who served as Theodore Roosevelt's running mate in the 1904 presidential election. The author provides a detailed chronicle of Fairbanks' life and political career, and includes transcripts of his most notable speeches. This book...

Alonzo Cornell, Ezra's son, wrote this tribute to his father in 1884. This biography gives the reader a glimpse into the life of one of the 19th century's most influential philanthropists and entrepreneurs. This book is a fascinating read for anybody interested in American...

From his early work as a lawyer on the Warren Commission investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to his days as Philadelphia's district attorney to his thirty-year career as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter found himself consistently in the...

This objective, well-researched biography tells the story of the woman whose meteoric rise to the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidacy made history. Sarah Palin: A Biography offers a candid yet unbiased look at the charismatic politician who became the first female nominee on a...

A pioneering politician and diplomat, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (1900-1990) was an Indian icon, admired worldwide for her brilliance and glamour. Eleanor Roosevelt called her "the most remarkable woman" she had ever met. Madame Pandit, as she was widely known, moved in elite global circles...

This book restores Aaron Burr to his place as a central figure in the founding of the American Republic. Abolitionist, proto-feminist, friend to such Indian leaders as Joseph Brant, Burr was personally acquainted with a wider range of Americans, and of the American continent,...

In the generation that followed Frederick Douglass, no African American was more prominent, or more outspoken, than Ida B. Wells. Seriously considered as a rival to W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington for race leadership, Wells' career began amidst controversy when she sued...

'On Sunday 2 June 2024, I received a phone call that propelled me again into the swirl ofa political drama, with plenty of subplots and prima donnas and lesser villains. In just fourweeks, it changed the course of the country.'In Being There, Tony Leon...

A bold new look at Watergate from a member of the Senate Watergate Committee who argues that the received wisdom about Nixon's resignation is inaccurate.Written by assistant chief counsel of the Senate Watergate Committee, Reopening Watergate is an eye-opening reassessment of the Watergate scandal...

Named a Best Book of the Year by Foreign Affairs, Financial Times, and Kirkus Reviews The #1 Sunday Times bestseller, published in the UK as Politics on the Edge. "One of the best books on politics our era will see . . . A...

A groundbreaking, revelatory assessment of America's broken two-party system. In a country obsessed with blind loyalty to a two-party democratic system, Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House press secretary to the Biden-Harris administration, shares why Americans must step beyond party lines to embrace life as...

Birth of a Fighter In Babe and the Big Boys, Cathleen "Cathy" Pearsall-Stipek charts her remarkable journey from a young housewife advocating for her deaf son to becoming one of Washington State's most influential champions of electoral reform. Born into a close-knit Tacoma family...

Birth of a Fighter In Babe and the Big Boys, Cathleen "Cathy" Pearsall-Stipek charts her remarkable journey from a young housewife advocating for her deaf son to becoming one of Washington State's most influential champions of electoral reform. Born into a close-knit Tacoma family...

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of President Ernest Bai Koroma's APC administration (2007-2018) and focuses on the policies and reforms that transformed Sierra Leone's economy, infrastructure, energy sector and social development. Through data-driven research, it explores how Koroma's leadership navigated challenges, fostered national...

The George Soros empire is now the Alex Soros empire--and the son is more radical than the father. Like father, like son? In June 2023, it was finally made official: Alex Soros would be taking over the empire started by his father, who has...

Ron DeSantis: Navigating Leadership in the Sunshine StateA compelling title for a compelling leader. Dive into the story of Ron DeSantis, a man who has captured the attention of the nation with his bold approach to governing the vibrant state of Florida. This book...

Claudia Sheinbaum is a Mexican politician and academic who has worked hard to advance social justice, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. As the first woman to lead Mexico City, she has redefined leadership by focusing on addressing the needs of marginalized communities and promoting...

In The Josh Hawley Effect, journey deep into the heart of one of the most polarizing-and compelling-figures in modern American politics. From his small-town beginnings in Missouri to his fierce rise on the national stage, Josh Hawley has emerged as more than just a...

Modi's India: Vision, Transformation, and the Road Ahead Explore the dynamic era of Narendra Modi in "Modi's India: Vision, Transformation, and the Road Ahead, " a detailed narrative that delves into India's evolution under one of its most influential leaders. This book offers an...

Discover the dark secrets behind Vladimir Putin's staggering fortune--one of the largest in modern history. "Putin's Fortune" is a nonfiction graphic novel with a darkly comedic, investigative tone that provides a unique look into the shadowy world of money, power, and politics in contemporary...

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...

One of the world's best-known radicals relives the early years of the protest movementWhat makes a young radical? Reissued to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of 1968, Street Fighting Years captures the mood and energy of an era of hope and passion as Tariq...

In late 2019, journalist Michael Beltran found himself in the city of Utrecht, the Netherlands, deep in conversation with Filipino revolutionary leaders Jose Maria Sison and Julie de Lima. What was planned to be a feature article ended up as a collection of observations...

Take an exclusive look inside the Oval Office?from an unlikely perspective. As a black conservative, Ron Christie has often taken the road less traveled. And now, he carries readers along with him on his unique, illuminating journey through the hallowed halls of the West...