Biography & Autobiography - Political

There is no necessary relationship between fame and power, and great influence is often wielded in willful obscurity. So it was with the irascible, indomitable Eugene Fubini. A physics prodigy who fled Italy when the fascists came to power, his searing intelligence and relentless...

A Short History of World War II is essentially a military history, but it reaches from the peace settlements of World War I to the drastically altered postwar world of the late 1940's. Lucidly written and eminently readable, it is factual and accurate enough...

In January of 1965, twenty-four-year-old U.S. Army sergeant Charles Robert Jenkins abandoned his post in South Korea, walked across the DMZ, and surrendered to communist North Korean soldiers standing sentry along the world's most heavily militarized border. He believed his action would get him...

The Life of Franklin Pierce was written as a "campaign life" shortly before the election of Pierce to the presidency in 1852.Author: Nathaniel HawthorneISBN-10: 1410202933ISBN-13: 9781410202932Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL)Language: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2002Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.16h x 5.04w x 0.34d

Black Herman's Secrets Of Magic, Mystery And Legerdemain is a book written by the famous magician and performer, Black Herman. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of magic, revealing the secrets behind some of the most impressive tricks and illusions. The...

""A Pilgrim Returns To Cape Cod"" is a book written by Edward Rowe Snow, in which he shares his experiences and memories of growing up on Cape Cod. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes that capture the essence of life on...

""I Saw Poland Betrayed"" is a book written by Arthur Bliss Lane, an American ambassador who served in Poland during World War II. The book is a detailed account of Lane's experiences and observations during his time in Poland, where he witnessed firsthand the...

The book ""Letters of Thomas Nelson, Junior: Governor of Virginia (1874)"" is a collection of letters written by Thomas Nelson Jr., who served as the Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution. The letters provide insight into the political and military events of the...

The book ""Letters of Thomas Nelson, Junior: Governor of Virginia (1874)"" is a compilation of letters written by Thomas Nelson Jr., who served as the Governor of Virginia during the American Revolution. The book contains a collection of letters written by Nelson to his...

This Is Wendell Willkie: A Collection Of Speeches And Writings On Present-Day Issues is a book written by Wendell L. Willkie. The book is a compilation of speeches and writings by the author on various contemporary issues. Willkie was an American lawyer, corporate executive,...

Red River: Blazing Guns On The Chisholm Trail by Chase Borden is a western novel set in the late 1800s. The story follows a group of cowboys driving a herd of cattle from Texas to Kansas along the Chisholm Trail. Along the way, they...

General Sir William Howe�������s Orderly Book At Charlestown, Boston And Halifax, June 17, 1775 To May 26, 1776 (1890) is a historical book that provides a detailed account of the American Revolutionary War. The book is a compilation of the orders and directives issued...

The Dispatches of Molyneux Shuldham is a historical book written by Robert Wilden Neeser. The book is a compilation of the dispatches of Molyneux Shuldham, who was the Vice-Admiral of the Blue and Commander-in-Chief of His Britannic Majesty's Ships in North America from January...

The Autobiography of Robert Watchorn is a book written by Herbert Faulkner West that tells the life story of Robert Watchorn, an influential figure in American immigration policy during the early 20th century. The book is a detailed account of Watchorn's life, from his...

""A Journal Of The Great War V1"" is a historical account of World War I written by Charles Gates Dawes, an American businessman and politician who served as the first director of the Bureau of the Budget and later as Vice President of the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Powers that Be is a book written by Alexander Cannon that explores the concept of power and its impact on society. The book delves into various aspects of power, including political power, economic power, and social power, and examines how these powers are...

The Portrait of a Lady is a novel written by Henry James and features a young American woman named Isabel Archer who travels to Europe to experience life and find love. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of...

Hawaii's Story By Hawaii's Queen, Liliuokalani is a historical account written by the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani. The book details the events leading up to the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and the subsequent annexation of Hawaii...

The Intimate Papers of Colonel House is a book written by Edward Mandell House, which provides a detailed account of his experiences as a political advisor to President Woodrow Wilson during World War I. The book is a collection of personal letters, diary entries,...

""The Diary and Letters of Governor Morris"" is a fascinating collection of personal writings from one of America's founding fathers, Governor Morris. Morris was a key figure in the early years of the United States, serving as minister to France during the Revolutionary War...

Frank B. Kellogg: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Frank B. Kellogg, an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as the United States Secretary of State from 1925 to 1929. Written by David Bryn-Jones, the book traces...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Memoirs of a Bolshevik is a book written by O. Piatnitsky, who was a prominent figure in the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution and the early years of the Soviet Union. The book is a personal account of Piatnitsky's experiences as a revolutionary...

""I Was Winston Churchill�������s Private Secretary"" is a memoir written by Phyllis Moir, who served as the private secretary to the renowned British statesman and Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. The book provides a unique insight into the life and work of Churchill, as seen...

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 book written by S. L. A. Marshall. The book is about the Battle of the Bulge, one of the...

Connecticut Fights: The Story of the 102nd Regiment is a historical book written by Daniel W. Strickland. It tells the story of the 102nd Regiment of Connecticut, which was formed during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of the regiment's...

My Diary 1915 to 1917 is a historical book written by the Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. The book is a personal diary of Mussolini's thoughts and experiences during the First World War. The diary covers a period of two years, from 1915 to 1917,...

""The Genealogy Of The Hitchcock Family: Who Are Descended From Matthias Hitchcock Of East Haven, Connecticut"" is a historical book written by Mrs. Edward Hitchcock Sr. and published in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Hitchcock family, tracing their lineage back...

From one of our most treasured filmmakers, a pictorial history of America--a stunning and moving collection of some of Ken Burns's favorite photographs, with an introduction by Burns, and an essay by longtime MoMA photography curator Sarah Hermanson Meister Burns has been making documentaries...

What is your roadmap to success? As someone who has lived and worked in several different countries, Tom Kereszti shares how to lead a business based on Christian principles in this guide. He focuses on four keys: who you are, your vision, is your...

A New York Times Bestseller In The Life And Death of Adolf Hitler, biographer Robert Payne unravels the tangled threads of Hitler's public and private life and looks behind the caricature with the Charlie Chaplin mustache and the unruly shock of hair to reveal...

Kostyal tells the story of the great American heroes who created the Declaration of Independence, fought the American Revolution, shaped the US Constitution--and changed the world. The era's dramatic events, from the riotous streets in Boston to the unlikely victory at Saratoga, are punctuated...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Henry L. Stimson's 1947 autobiography features an account of Stimson's 13 years' public service, and explores his actions, motives, and results in great detail. On Active Services in Peace and War is highly recommended for those with an interest in the life and work...

The Alchemists: Founders of Modern Chemistry is a book written by F. Sherwood Taylor that explores the history of alchemy and its impact on modern chemistry. The book discusses the origins of alchemy, its practices and beliefs, and its influence on the development of...

Address By The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, December 2, 1941 is a historical book that features a powerful speech given by Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, during the Second World War. The book presents the full text of the speech,...

""Lightning: The History Of The 78th Infantry Division"" is a book written by the United States Army that chronicles the history of the 78th Infantry Division during World War II. The book provides a detailed account of the division's formation, training, and deployment, as...

""The Voyage of the Golden Rule: An Experiment with Truth"" is a non-fiction book written by Albert Bigelow that chronicles the journey of a group of pacifists who set out to challenge the United States government's nuclear weapons testing program in the 1950s. The...

The Autobiography Of The First Premier Of Finland.Author: Oskari TokoiISBN-10: 1258098091ISBN-13: 9781258098094Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/02/2011Pages: 272Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Satan In A Top Hat: The Biography Of Franz Von Papen is a book written by Tibor Koeves that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life of Franz Von Papen, a German politician and diplomat who played a significant role in the...

""A Genealogical And Historical Memoir Of The Otis Family In America"" is a comprehensive book written by William Augustus Otis. The book provides a detailed account of the Otis family's history and genealogy in America, tracing their roots back to the early colonial period....

Great Contemporaries is a collection of essays written by Winston S. Churchill, a renowned British statesman and Prime Minister, about some of the most influential figures of his time. The book includes biographical sketches of 25 individuals who Churchill considered to be the most...

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure, 1874-1920 is a memoir written by the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover. The book covers the period of his life from his birth in 1874 up to the year 1920, when he was...

The second entry in the civics series clearly and concisely explains how the United States Senate works. The U.S. Senate is the second book in the Fundamentals of American Government civics series, exploring the inner workings of this important part of the legislative branch....

The ""Tomb of Tutankhamen"" is a book written by Howard Carter, an English archaeologist who discovered the tomb of the famous Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen in 1922. The book is a detailed account of the discovery and excavation of the tomb, and includes photographs and...

William H. Seward's Travels Around The World (1873) is a book written by William Henry Seward, an American politician who served as the Secretary of State under President Abraham Lincoln and President Andrew Johnson. The book chronicles Seward's travels around the world, covering his...

The Chronicle of Richard of Devizes is a historical account of the reign of Richard the First, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who was King of England from 1189 to 1199. The book was written by Richard of Devizes, a monk who served...

Letters on Agriculture from His Excellency, George Washington to Arthur Young and John Sinclair is a collection of letters written by the first president of the United States, George Washington, to two prominent agriculturalists of his time, Arthur Young and John Sinclair. The letters...

The Culloden Papers is a collection of letters and documents spanning over a century, from 1625 to 1748, that provide a fascinating insight into the political and social history of Scotland during this period. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from the...