Biography & Autobiography - Political

From his entrance into Democratic leadership circles in the 1950s through his years in the Kennedy administration and up until his last days, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., was always at the vital center of American politics. For more than half a century, the master historian...

Twenty-Nine, Let's Go: A History Of The 29th Infantry Division In World War II by Joseph H. Ewing is a comprehensive account of the 29th Infantry Division's involvement in World War II. The book covers the division's formation, training, and deployment to Europe, where...

""According to the Flesh: A Biography of Mary Baker Eddy"" by Fleta Campbell Springer is a comprehensive account of the life of one of the most significant religious figures in American history. Mary Baker Eddy was the founder of the Christian Science movement, which...

Few presidents have enjoyed the widespread popularity of Grover Cleveland. In this inspiring book, author Richard Watson Gilder recounts his personal experiences with the man and provides a vivid portrait of his life and times. Filled with insightful anecdotes and fascinating details about Cleveland's...

The Memoirs of Cordell Hull V1, Part Two is a book written by Cordell Hull, a former United States Secretary of State. This book is the second part of his memoirs and covers his experiences and insights during his time in office from 1933...

The Book Of Wallace V1 (1889) is a historical book written by Charles Rogers. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and times of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight who played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The...

The book ""The Letters of Robert R. Livingston: The Diplomatic Story of the Louisiana Purchase"" by Edward Alexander Parsons is a comprehensive collection of letters written by Robert R. Livingston, an American statesman and diplomat who played a significant role in the Louisiana Purchase....

Secret Diary From Red China is a memoir written by S.T. Tung, a Chinese diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United Nations during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. The book is a personal account of Tung's experiences during this turbulent period in Chinese...

The book titled ""The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography"" is authored by Percy Sykes. This book is a detailed account of the life of Sir Mortimer Durand, a prominent British diplomat who served in India during the colonial era. The book traces...

In Search of Peace is a book written by Neville Chamberlain, the former British Prime Minister, that chronicles his efforts to maintain peace in Europe during the years leading up to World War II. The book is a memoir that provides a detailed account...

""Something Of Men I Have Known, With Some Papers Of A General Nature, Political, Historical And Retrospective"" is a book written by Adlai Ewing Stevenson, who was a prominent American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. The book is a collection of essays, speeches, and personal...

The Life And Public Services Of Salmon Portland Chase is a biographical book written by J.W. Schuckers that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Salmon Portland Chase. Chase was a prominent American politician and jurist who served as the sixth Chief Justice of the...

The ""Genealogy Of The Dickey Family"" is a historical book that was first published in 1898 by John Dickey. This book is a comprehensive record of the Dickey family lineage, tracing its roots back to its earliest known ancestors. It contains detailed information about...

The first definitive exploration of the changing role of the twenty-first-century First Lady, painting a comprehensive portrait of Jill Biden--from a White House correspondent for The New York Times "A fascinating and deeply researched exploration into the most public facing and least understood role...

""Guadalcanal: The First Offensive"" is a historical account of the first major offensive by the United States against Japan during World War II. The book, written by John Miller Jr., details the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides,...

Battle Leadership is a military leadership guidebook written by Adolph Von Schell, a German army officer who served during World War I. The book is a comprehensive guide to effective leadership in battle, covering topics such as training, discipline, communication, and decision-making. Schell draws...

On The Mission In Missouri: 1857-1868 is a historical book written by John Joseph Hogan and published in 1892. The book is a firsthand account of Hogan's experiences as a Catholic missionary in Missouri during the mid-19th century. The author provides a detailed description...

The Taj-Ul Ikbal Tarikh Bhopal: Or The History Of Bhopal (1876) is a book written by H. H. The Nawab Shahjahan. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Bhopal, a city located in the central part of India. The...

The Amistad Argument is a book written by John Quincy Adams. It is a historical account of the Amistad case, which took place in the mid-19th century. The book details the events leading up to the case, including the kidnapping of the African slaves...

The book ""Genealogy Of The Dickey Family"" by John Dickey was published in 1898 and is a comprehensive record of the history and lineage of the Dickey family. The author has traced the family's roots back to their earliest known ancestors and has provided...

Wilbur Fisk Sanders, Montana's first U.S. Senator: Vigilante, hero or villain? Now available is Order Without Law, the real story of this amazing patriot, abolitionist and champion of racial and social justice reform. This history eschews opinionated editorials and includes all available facts, complimentary...

Wilbur Fisk Sanders, Montana's first U.S. Senator: Vigilante, hero or villain? Now available is Order Without Law, the real story of this amazing patriot, abolitionist and champion of racial and social justice reform. This history eschews opinionated editorials and includes all available facts, complimentary...

Jacqueline Kennedy: The Complete Story Of America's Glamorous First Lady is a comprehensive biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Written by Deane Heller, the book covers her life from childhood to her years as First Lady, and beyond. The...

The Life of Albert R. Parsons is a biography of the titular figure, written by Parsons himself and published in 1889. The book also includes a brief history of the labor movement in America. Albert R. Parsons was a prominent figure in the labor...

""Plunkitt of Tammany Hall"" is a non-fiction book written by William L. Riordon, originally published in 1905. The book is a collection of speeches and interviews with George Washington Plunkitt, a politician from New York City's Tammany Hall political machine. Plunkitt was a colorful...

The Widow In The South: A Series Of Letters is a book written by Teresa Dean and published in 1903. The book is a collection of letters that were written by the author to her family and friends during her time living in the...

To know the story of the life and times of Judge Gilbert Merritt is to understand modern U.S. politics of the mid to late 20th century-how it came to be, and how it worked--particularly in the American South.Judge Gilbert Merritt and his circle of...

On My Own is a memoir written by Eleanor Roosevelt, the former First Lady of the United States. The book chronicles her life after the death of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and her journey of self-discovery as she navigates her new role...

The Price Of Our Heritage: In Memory Of The Heroic Dead Of The 168 Infantry is a book written by Winfred E. Robb that pays tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives fighting for their country during the Second World War. The 168...

Francisco I. Madero: Apostle of Mexican Democracy is a biography of Francisco I. Madero, a key figure in the Mexican Revolution. Written by Stanley R. Ross, the book explores Madero's life, his political beliefs, and his role in the fight for Mexican democracy. Madero...

Sut Lovingood: Yarns Spun by Harris, George Washington is a collection of humorous short stories written by George Washington Harris. The stories are narrated by Sut Lovingood, a fictional character who is a mischievous and colorful storyteller from Tennessee. Through his tales, Sut Lovingood...

The Sunset of the Confederacy is a historical account of the American Civil War, written by Morris Schaff and originally published in 1912. The book chronicles the final days of the Confederacy, from the fall of Richmond to the surrender of General Robert E....

A Year of American Travel is a travelogue written by Jessie Benton Fremont, an American writer and explorer. The book chronicles her travels throughout the United States during the year of 1878. Fremont's journey takes her from the East Coast to the West Coast,...

The Crimson Trail Of Joaquin Murieta is a book written by Ernest Klette. The book is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Joaquin Murieta, a notorious outlaw who lived in California during the 1850s. The book follows Murieta's life from his...

Jim Farley's Story: The Roosevelt Years is a book written by James A. Farley, who was a prominent American politician and businessman. The book is a memoir of Farley's experiences during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was a close friend and political...

Roger Bacon's Letter is a book written by the famous 13th-century philosopher and scientist, Roger Bacon. The book contains a letter that Bacon wrote to Pope Clement IV in 1267, in which he outlines his ideas on scientific inquiry and the importance of empirical...

From Manassas to Appomattox: Memoirs of the Civil War in America is a first-hand account of the American Civil War written by James Longstreet, a Confederate general who served under Robert E. Lee. The book was originally published in 1896, more than 30 years...

""The Life of Nathaniel Chipman"" is a biography written by Daniel Chipman and published in 1846. The book follows the life of Nathaniel Chipman, who was a prominent figure in American politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Nathaniel Chipman was a...

Cayuga In The Field: A Record Of The 19th New York Volunteers, And 3d New York Artillery (1873) is a historical book written by Henry Hall. The book provides a detailed account of the experiences of the 19th New York Volunteers and the 3d...

Argonaut Tales: Stories Of The Gold Seekers And The Indian Scouts Of Early Arizona is a book written by Edmund Wells. It is a collection of stories that revolve around the experiences of gold seekers and Indian scouts during the early days of Arizona....

Red River: Blazing Guns On The Chisholm Trail is a western novel written by Borden Chase. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the journey of Tom Dunson and his adopted son, Matthew Garth, as they drive a herd of cattle...

The book ""Life Of Governor Evans: Second Territorial Governor Of Colorado"" by Edgar Carlisle McMechen is a biography of John Evans, who served as the second territorial governor of Colorado. The book provides a detailed account of Evans' life, from his birth in Waynesville,...

""Jefferson Davis V2: The Unreal And The Real"" is a historical biography written by Robert McElroy. It is the second volume of the author's comprehensive study of Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book...

The book ""George Frisbie Hoar"" by Frederick H. Gillett is a comprehensive biography of the life and career of George Frisbie Hoar, a prominent American lawyer, politician, and statesman. The book traces Hoar's life from his birth in 1826 in Massachusetts to his death...

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

Jefferson Davis and Repudiation in Mississippi is a historical non-fiction book written by John Douglass Van Horne. The book revolves around the political and economic turmoil in Mississippi during the 19th century, specifically during the reign of Jefferson Davis, who served as the state's...

""Combined Operations: The Official Story Of The Commandos"" is a historical account of the formation and operations of the British Commandos during World War II. Written by Vice Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, who himself served as the Chief of Combined Operations, the book provides...

Rebellion in Missouri, 1861: Nathaniel Lyon and His Army of the West is a historical non-fiction book written by Hans Christian Adamson. The book is set in the year 1861, during the American Civil War, and focuses on the Union Army's campaign to suppress...

Germanna: Outpost of Adventure, 1714-1956 is a historical book written by John Walter Wayland. The book tells the story of Germanna, a settlement in Virginia that was established in 1714 by German immigrants. The book covers the history of Germanna from its founding to...

""66: A Story Of World War II"" is a historical fiction novel by author Siinto S. Wessman. The book is set during World War II and follows the story of a young Finnish soldier named Eino who is sent to fight on the Eastern...