Biography & Autobiography - Political

General Sherman's Official Account of His Great March Through Georgia and the Carolinas is a historical book written by William T. Sherman, an American soldier who served as a Union general during the American Civil War. The book was published in 1865 and provides...

In the spring of 1989, millions of citizens across China took to the streets in a nationwide uprising against government corruption and authoritarian rule. What began with widespread hope for political reform ended with the People's Liberation Army firing on unarmed citizens in the...

In An Incautious Man, historian Melanie Miller provides a succinct but sophisticated recounting of the life of one of our lesser-known but most engaging Founding Fathers: Gouverneur Morris. One of George Washington's "surrogate sons," Morris played a profound role in ensuring the success of...

"Gregory Pratt had a rare front-row seat to the passions, problems, peculiarities, hopes, disappointments, shenanigans, and pettiness in the drama and farce that was Lori Lightfoot's uneasy tenure on the fifth floor at City Hall. What he delivers on these pages takes us backstage...

Peacemaker, politician, Nobel laureate: John Hume was a titan of Irish political history and a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, bringing peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict.But who was the real John Hume? What motivated the former history teacher to...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in China as an expat?In the third installment of The Long Road series, author and journalist Quentin Super gives readers an insight into everyday life in China.From meeting local women off dating apps...

A unique document in the history of the Kennedy years, these letters give us a firsthand look at the working relationship between a president and one of his close advisers, John Kenneth Galbraith. In an early letter, Galbraith mentions his "ambition to be the...

Praise for H. Paul Jeffers Diamond Jim Brady: Prince of the Gilded Age "One of the most entertaining historical business narratives in recent memory. The story of this symbol of America's Gilded Age is filled with such gusto and vigor that even hardcore business...

""The Eighty-Five Days: The Story Of The Battle Of The Scheldt"" is a historical book written by Reginald William Thompson. The book is about the Battle of the Scheldt, which took place during World War II in October 1944. The battle was fought between...

""Jefferson Davis, Constitutionalist V7: His Letters, Papers And Speeches"" is a comprehensive collection of writings by Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. This volume focuses on Davis's views on constitutional law and government, and includes...

Jefferson Davis, Constitutionalist Volume 5 is a comprehensive collection of letters, papers, and speeches by Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America. This volume covers the period from January 1865 to May 1889, during which time Davis was imprisoned, released,...

Jefferson Davis, Constitutionalist V10: His Letters, Papers And Speeches is a comprehensive collection of the writings and speeches of Jefferson Davis, the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. This volume contains a selection of Davis's letters, papers, and speeches from...

""Record of Engagements with Hostile Indians within the Military Division of the Missouri, from 1868 to 1882"" is a historical book written by Lieutenant General P. H. Sheridan. The book chronicles the military engagements between the United States Army and the Native American tribes...

Letters From Charles Blagden To Joseph Banks On American Natural History And Politics, 1776-1780 is a book that contains a collection of letters written by Charles Blagden to Joseph Banks during the years 1776 to 1780. The letters cover a wide range of topics...

Famous Unsolved Murder Mysteries is a book written by Marcet Haldeman-Julius that delves into some of the most intriguing and perplexing murder cases in history. The book covers a wide range of unsolved mysteries, from the assassination of Julius Caesar to the mysterious death...

The book ""Genealogical Sketch of the Nova Scotia Eatons"" is a historical record written by Arthur Wentworth Eaton in 1885. The book chronicles the genealogy of the Eaton family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in Nova Scotia, Canada. The author provides...

The Remarkable Kennedys is a book written by Joe McCarthy that provides a dramatic and inside story of one of the most influential families in American history, the Kennedys. The book primarily focuses on the life of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, who served as the...

The Argonauts of California is a historical book written by Charles Warren Haskins in 1889. The book is a collection of reminiscences of the author about the early mining days in California. The author shares his personal experiences and observations of the scenes and...

Letters On Silesia: Written During A Tour Through That Country In The Years 1800-1801 (1804) is a book written by John Quincy Adams. The book is a collection of letters that Adams wrote while he was traveling through the region of Silesia in the...

""History Of The Sixtieth Regiment, New York State Volunteers"" is a book written by Richard Eddy that provides a detailed account of the Civil War experiences of the Sixtieth Regiment of the New York State Volunteers. The book chronicles the regiment's formation, training, and...

""An Old-Fashioned Senator, Orville H. Platt Of Connecticut: The Story Of A Life Unselfishly Devoted To The Public Service"" is a biography written by Louis Arthur Coolidge. The book details the life of Orville H. Platt, a senator from Connecticut who served in the...

The story of how a little-known junior senator fought wartime corruption and, in the process, set himself up to become vice president and ultimately President Harry Truman. Months before Pearl Harbor, Franklin D. Roosevelt knew that the United States was on the verge of...

The Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and its Grand Priory of England is a historical book written by Henry Walter Fincham, originally published in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the history and development of the Order of...

The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government Part One V2 is a historical book written by Jefferson Davis. It provides a detailed account of the events that led to the formation of the Confederate States of America and its subsequent downfall. The book...

The book titled ""Philander Chase Knox: First Attorney-General Of Theodore Roosevelt, 1901-1904"" is a biography of Philander Chase Knox, who served as the first Attorney General of Theodore Roosevelt's administration from 1901 to 1904. The author of the book is Anita Torres Eitler.The book...

""Michael Angelo"" by E.V. Lucas is a biography of the famous Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti. The book covers Michelangelo's life from his birth in 1475 to his death in 1564, exploring his early years as an apprentice in the workshop of the painter...

George Yeo: Musings (In 3 Volumes) available as a set hereOver sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer Woon Tai Ho and research...

'A scrupulous biography' -- Publishers Weekly 'Fresh, incisive, and uplifting' -- Kirkus 'If you want to know the real Baldwin, this is the book to read' -- Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Thelonious Monk James Baldwin is an icon of liberation who created some...

A Professor's Perspective: Essays on the 45, not 46, Presidents of the United StatesDr. Herbert Barry, III, Professor of Psychology and author of over forty academic articles and three books, has always had a keen interest in people and politics, and in particular the...

He was one of the most embattled heads of state in American history. Charged with building a new nation while waging a war for its very independence, he accepted his responsibilities reluctantly but carried them out with a fierce dedication to his ideals. Those...

In this ambitious and sweeping account, Taraborelli continues the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel, Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after Camelot." For more than half a century, Americans have been captivated by the Kennedys - their joy...

Author: Asad-Ul Iqbal Latif, Huay Leng LeeISBN-10: 9814696374ISBN-13: 9789814696371Publisher: World Scientific Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2015Pages: 600Format: HardcoverWeight: 3.35lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.50w x 2.00d

This is a rare book that can seldom be found on the shelves of the bookstores. Written by a high ranking operative of the former KGB and later a member of the Kremlin staff during perestroika, the book offers a unique insight into both...

#MeToo: Essays About How and Why This Happened, What It Means and How To Make Sure It Never Happens AgainMore than 16 million people had posted their #MeToo story and support against sexual harassment by mid-October as a reaction to Rose McGowan's brave admission...

Author: Mark WashburneISBN-10: 1524550345ISBN-13: 9781524550349Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2016Pages: 378Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Vladimir LeninThe political theories of Lenin have long outlived him, and have even gone on to outlive the Marxist state he help to found; the Soviet Union. The name Lenin still reverberates around the world, and yet "Lenin" is not even his real name....

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.Author: Theodore RooseveltISBN-10: 1498042163ISBN-13: 9781498042161Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 346Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.72d

This vintage book contains Emma Goldman's 1924 work, "My Further Disillusionment in Russia". It is a continuation of her previous book "My Disillusionment in Russia", wherein she recounted some of her experiences in Russia. She went to the country to investigate personally what she...

"I will show them there is at least one Mexican in the country who is not afraid of a Texas cowboy." Having drawn the line, teenager Elfego Baca backed up his words with his six guns. Nobody, but nobody, even Texans, would any longer...

The Autobiography Of A Catholic Anarchist is a memoir written by Ammon Hennacy, a prominent American social activist and pacifist. The book chronicles Hennacy's life and his journey towards becoming a Catholic anarchist, a philosophy that advocates for the abolition of all forms of...

""Letters From Washington, On The Constitution And Laws: With Sketches Of Some Of The Prominent Public Characters Of The United States"" is a historical book written by George Watterston in 1818. The book is a collection of letters that Watterston wrote during his time...

Winning and Wearing Shoulder Straps: A Study of the Art of Command is a book written by Charles Fletcher Martin in 1918. The book is a study of the art of command in the military, with a focus on the importance of leadership and...

Shakespeare Versus Shallow is a book written by Leslie Hotson that explores the relationship between Shakespeare and a real-life character named Sir John Falstaff. Falstaff is a character that appears in several of Shakespeare's plays, including Henry IV and The Merry Wives of Windsor....

""Christmas: A Story"" is a heartwarming tale by former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt that captures the true spirit of the holiday season. The book follows the story of a young girl named Nora who, after losing her mother, is sent to live with her...

The first Black American congressmen highlighted in this book have gone unnamed, unnoticed, and unrecognized due to the short-lived nature of the Reconstruction Era. For a moment after the civil war, Black political power was displayed by the significant voting efforts of African American...

In this definitive biography, James Parton charts the rise and fall of Aaron Burr, the enigmatic and controversial American statesman and military leader. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and government archives, Parton offers a nuanced and compelling portrait of...

Jean-Marie Tjibaou is arguably the most important post-World War II Oceanic leader. His intellectual abilities, acute understanding of both Melanesian and European civilizations, stature as a statesman, commitment to nonviolence, and vision for Melanesia's potential contributions to the global community have all contributed to...

Jenny Hocking's political biography of Australian barrister, politician and High Court judge Lionel Murphy forced a reinterpretation of Murphy's considerable legal, social and political legacy. Now available in paperback, this new version includes an epilogue in which Hocking reassesses Murphy's place in the recent...

As counselor of the army during the McCarthy witchhunt, John G. Adams was a central figure in the bitter army-McCarthy hearings and McCarthy's fall from power.Author: John G. AdamsISBN-10: 039330230XISBN-13: 9780393302301Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/1985Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, a clear-eyed exploration of the career of Leon Trotsky, the tragic hero who "dreamed of justice and then wreaked havoc," by a leading expert on human rights and the former Soviet Union "An accessible scholarly account of a...