Biography & Autobiography - Political

David Lloyd George was one of the most important political leaders of the twentieth century, and this biography offers an incisive and illuminating portrait of his life and career. McCormick explores the contradictions and complexities of Lloyd George's personality, and traces his rise from...

A memoir of service by the American ambassador who was on the diplomatic front lines when Putin invaded Ukraine, Midnight in Moscow is the first behind-the-scenes account of how U.S.-Russia relations hit their nadir--and a playbook for our unfolding confrontation. For weeks before Russia's...

This original version of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is published in Noah Text(R), a proprietary evidenced-based method of presenting text. Noah Text(R) highlights critical word patterns to help struggling readers, striving readers, those with dyslexia, and English language-learners read with increased...

The first - and long-awaited - major biography of Brazilian president Luiz In當io Lula da Silva Lula is among the greatest political figures in Brazilian history. The only president in the country with a working-class background, combined with a party that was profoundly original...

James FitzGibbon, Defender of Upper Canada, is the often poignant story of a poor man's rise to authority in the Upper Canada of the 1800s. Born the son of a tenant farmer in Ireland, FitzGibbon's valour as a soldier brought him to the attention...

A major biography of the man who, more than any other, made the twentieth century. Written by an author of great repute. The history of the 20th century is Marx's legacy. Not since Jesus Christ has an obscure pauper inspired such global devotion -...

Political profiles of five mayors and their lasting impact on the city Chicago's transformation into a global city began at City Hall. Dick Simpson and Betty O'Shaughnessy edit in-depth analyses of the five mayors that guided the city through this transition beginning with Harold...

Steve Imbeau's biography of Mayor Frank Willis is comprehensive and well-documented. It chronicles the various stages in the Mayor's life- both professionally and politically-by recounting many of his more substantial accomplishments. But as the narrative unfolds, the reader quickly understands that this isn't simply...

Once joyfully known as "the smiling barracuda," Joyce Cohen was a force in Oregon politics for over twenty years-formidably forging ground-breaking legislation: the Oregon Health Care Plan, criminal justice reform, and the use of Lottery funds for education and the environment. Her biography shares...

The great Russian writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008) is widely recognized as one of the most consequential human beings of the twentieth century. Through his writings and moral witness, he illumined the nature of totalitarianism and helped bring down an 'evil empire.' His courage and...

First published in 1919, John Atkinson Hobson's "Richard Cobden - The International Man" is a detailed biography of the life and work of English manufacturer, radical and liberal statesman Richard Cobden (1804 - 1865). Contents include: "Cobden's Preparation for Polities", "Cobden As Pamphleteer", "The...

An examination of socialism in the USA, originally published in the 1930s. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,...

Kilowatts At Work: A History Of The Detroit Edison Company is a comprehensive book written by Raymond Curtis Miller that chronicles the history of the Detroit Edison Company. The book explores the company's origins, its growth, and its impact on the city of Detroit...

""We Were There At The First Airplane Flight"" by Felix Sutton is a children's historical fiction book that tells the story of the Wright Brothers and their successful attempt at the first airplane flight in 1903. The book is written from the perspective of...

The Biography of Henry Clay is a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential political figures. Written by George D. Prentice, this book delves into the personal and professional experiences of Henry Clay, a statesman, lawyer, and orator...

The Anza Expedition of 1775-1776: Diary of Pedro Font (1913) is a historical account of the expedition led by Juan Bautista de Anza from Mexico to California in the late 18th century. The diary of Pedro Font, a Franciscan friar who accompanied the expedition,...

Napoleon: In His Own Words is a book that was first published in 1916 and is a collection of quotes and writings from Napoleon Bonaparte himself. The book offers readers a unique insight into the mind and thoughts of one of the most influential...

The memoirs of Carl Schurz, a German-American statesman and reformer who was a key figure in US politics in the 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...

This Life of Cromwell is in part based on an article contributed by the author to the Dictionary of National Biography in 1888, but embodies the result of later researches, and of recently discovered documents such as the Clarke Papers. The battle plans have...

Featuring the remarkable stories of nine US Representatives who helped shape America, Courage in the People's House is a "reminder of how courage can make a difference, and how, especially in the darkest of times, the lessons of history are most needed" (Booklist). In...

Of unique interest to the student of nineteenth century America is this account of the Alabama Clays, who in their private life were typical of the slaveholding aristocracy of the old South, but as lawyer-politicians played significant roles in state and national politics, in...

Author: Christo BrandISBN-10: 1784180084ISBN-13: 9781784180089Publisher: John BlakeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/02/2014Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.63lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.65d

New York Times bestselling author of Accidental Presidents explores what happens after the most powerful job in the world: President of the United States.Former presidents have an unusual place in American life. King George III believed that George Washington's departure after two terms made...

Last Boat to Yokohama tells a story of both tragedy and grandeur in the 20th century. It recounts the life and work of Beate Sirota Gordon: the influence of her father, Leo Sirota, one of the greatest pianists of his generation; her secret work...

A unique and illuminating exploration of the key relationships that shaped Franklin Delano Roosevelt into one of America's most definitive leaders and impacted his influence on the world stage, from presidential historian Michael J. Gerhardt, the acclaimed author of Lincoln's Mentors and principal adviser...

Colonial Son describes the failure of the historical system of British colonial rule, which has adversely affected the lives of so many souls around the world.The book is an indictment of a defunct global political system and philosophy of life that has shamefully enriched...

A father's last confession to his son about the CIA, Watergate, and the plot to assassinate President John F. Kennedy, this is the remarkable true story of St. John Hunt and his father E. Howard Hunt, the infamous Watergate burglar and CIA spymaster. In...

The first biography--in any language--of Alexander Shlyapnikov, a leader and founder, along with Kollontai, of the Workers' Opposition.Author: Barbara C. AllenISBN-10: 1608465586ISBN-13: 9781608465583Publisher: Haymarket BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2016Pages: 426Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.35lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall development of modern political and educational thought.Author: Jean...

The author introduces you to a myriad of characters, expatriate embassy personnel, Royals, spies, and party-goers. From mansions of the oil-rich to surprise haram (forbidden) gambling junkets with members of the Royal family to being charged in absentia and imprisoned and tortured for espionage,...

""James G. Birney and His Times"" by William Birney is a historical account of the life and times of James G. Birney, a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and one of the founders of the Republican Party. The book provides a detailed overview...

This reissue of the penetrating biography of Senator John McCain, the man who may be the next president of the United States, by celebrated author Robert Timberg now has a new foreword that updates readers on the politician's life since this book's original publication...

"The air currents of the world never ventilated his mind." -Walter H. Page, The Life and Letters of Walter Page In The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page (1923), Burton Hendrick, who first met Walter Hines Page (1855-1918) as an employee of World's...

"The dissenting opinions of one generation become the prevailing interpretation of the next." -Burton J. Hendrick, The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page In The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page (1923), Burton Hendrick, who first met Walter Hines Page (1855-1918) as...

"I shall never, sir, be worthier . . . than I am now. I shall never cure myself of an impetuosity which is all the more dangerous because I believe its motive is sacred." -Napoleon Bonaparte, A Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by Ida Tarbell...

This fact-packed expos馥acute; reveals all the dirty little secrets that Michele Bachmann would rather you didn't knowSince Michele Bachmann became a front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination, journalists have been plumbing the depths of the well-regarded blog Dump Bachmann for material on her. Now...

Kerrick provides a lively and informative biography of Isaac Funk, a farmer and businessman who became one of Illinois's leading political figures in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on family records, personal correspondence, and other sources, Kerrick provides a detailed and...

Discover the legacy of George Graham Vest, the Missouri senator who famously argued that a dog is 'man's best friend' in a court case that captured the nation's heart. This detailed biography explores Vest's long and distinguished career as a lawyer, politician, and champion...

"In most accounts of the tumultuous 1960s, Robert Kennedy plays a supporting role...Sullivan corrects this and puts RFK near the center of the nation's struggle for racial justice."--Richard Thompson Ford, Washington Post "A profound and uplifting account of Robert F. Kennedy's brave crusade for...

An in-depth biography of one of America's greatest statesmen and military leaders, Sam Houston, telling the story of his life from his early days to his political and military career and his role in shaping the history of Texas. This book is a compelling...

Explore the life and legacy of one of America's most influential politicians with this comprehensive biography of Roscoe Conkling. From his early years in upstate New York to his rise to power in Washington, D.C., this book covers all aspects of Conkling's remarkable career.This...

This book offers an evaluation of the political leadership of Feargus O'Connor, the most prominent leader of the Chartist movement. This study covers the period from 1832-1842 - from O'Connor's election to Parliament through to the establishment of his ascendency over the national leadership...

Hosea Ballou Morse (1855-1934) sailed to China in 1874, and for the next thirty-five years he labored loyally in the Imperial Chinese Maritime Customs Service, becoming one of its most able commissioners and acquiring a deep knowledge of China's economy and foreign relations. After...

The founder of the American Nazi party and its leader until he was murdered in 1967, George Lincoln Rockwell was one of the most significant extremist strategists and ideologists of the postwar period. His influence has only increased since his death. A powerful catalyst...

Fresh new look at the life of Cicero, Rome's greatest orator and one of the key figures of the 1st century.Cicero was Rome's greatest orator and one of the key statesmen of the late Roman Republic. He championed traditional Republican values against populist demagogues...

The first full account of the relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, countering the legend of their enmity while drawing vital historical lessons from the differences that arose between them. Martha Washington's worst memory was the death of her husband. Her second worst...

A compelling account of one man's journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside. In 2019, Tim Kaine--Virginia senator and former Democratic vice...

The Biden Crime Family is a short, engaging description of the evidence that supports the case that President Joe Biden and his family are deeply corrupt. They are so corrupt that when former New York mayor and US attorney Rudy Giuliani first stumbled across...

'If the United States does not lead, there will be no leadership. If the US instead turns inward, there will be a price to be paid later.' - George H. W. Bush Marking thirty years since the end of George H. W. Bush's presidency,...

'Action Replay' is the remarkable life-story of Jeffrey Hamm. From being a nominal member of the pre-War British Union of Fascists, events soon propelled him forward to become Oswald Mosley's leading exponent in the post-War world - and the subject of at least five...