Biography & Autobiography - Political

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a historical book written by John Beaufain Irving in 1857. The book provides a detailed account of the establishment and development of the South Carolina Jockey Club, which was a prominent horse racing organization in the United States...

Memoirs of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries is a book written by the German artist Albrecht D�����rer. It is a collection of the artist's travel memoirs, documenting his journeys to Venice and the Low Countries in the early 16th century. The book...

The name George Soros is recognized around the world. Universally known for his decades of philanthropy, progressive politics, and investment success, he is equally well known as the nemesis of the far right--the target of sustained attacks from nationalists, populists, authoritarian regimes, and anti-Semites--because...

THE MEMOIRS AND OTHER KEY WRITINGS OF JOHN ADAMS, A LEADER OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.Also includes: A Dissertation on the Canon and Federal Law Instructions of the Town of Braintree to Their Representative Novanglus and Massachusettensis Thoughts on Government The Constitution of Massachusetts of...

The Minister As Shepherd is a book written by Charles Edward Jefferson and first published in 1912. The book is a guide for ministers on how to become effective shepherds of their congregations. Jefferson argues that the role of a minister is not just...

In Search of Peace is a book written by Neville Chamberlain, a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940. The book is a memoir of Chamberlain's political career, particularly his efforts to achieve peace in Europe in the years leading...

The revolutionary world leader's extraordinary life, published for the centenary of Lenin's death Commissioned by Oliver Stone in 2015 to commemorate the Russian Revolution, Tariq Ali's captivating screenplay of the life and times of Vladimir Lenin puts flesh on the bones of the historical...

Salazar: A Political Biography is the definitive biography of the longstanding Portuguese dictator.Author: Filipe Ribeiro de MenesesISBN-10: 1032455748ISBN-13: 9781032455747Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/05/2023Pages: 622Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.94lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.28d

She Dared to Succeed (in French, Elle a osé réussir), delves into the life of a woman who, for more than 30 years, broke multiple glass ceilings in the Canadian media and political worlds. Well-known in the broadcasting industry, she was propelled to the...

Franklin Benjamin Sanborn's Recollections of Seventy Years' Political Life is a fascinating memoir by a political activist who was involved in some of the most notable social and political movements of the 19th century. Sanborn provides a firsthand account of events such as John...

This definitive biography of the great Irish patriot Daniel O'Connell provides a comprehensive account of his life and extraordinary career. From his early years as a lawyer to his leadership of the Catholic Emancipation movement and the Repeal of the Union campaign, O'Connell's legacy...

Learn about the life and legacy of Reuben E. Fenton, a member of the United States Congress and former governor of the State of New York. This book is an excellent resource for historians, political scientists, and students in related fields. Discover the significant...

Colourful, charismatic, loyal, hard-working, controversial - these are some of the words people have used to describe politician and businessman Dan Kiely. But who is the real man? Dan's achievements have been dissected in the pages of The Irish Examiner, The Phoenix, and The...

The Honorable John S. Wilder has served the constituents of Tennessee for over forty-years, and this historical accomplishment serves as the foundation of this work. In his political life, Lieutenant Governor Wilder has directly or indirectly impacted some of the most important administrative and...

In 1840s Rhode Island, the state's seventeenth-century colonial charter remained in force and restricted suffrage to property owners, effectively disenfranchising 60 percent of potential voters. Thomas Wilson Dorr's failed attempt to rectify that situation through constitutional reform ultimately led to an armed insurrection that...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "A thoughtful defense of traditional conservatism and a thorough assault on the way Donald Trump is betraying it."--David Brooks, in his New York Times column In a bold act of conscience, Republican Senator Jeff Flake takes his party to...

Is the voice of James Connolly, silenced by a British bullet in 1916, coming back? This book offers a measured consideration of Connolly, alive to his continuing political relevance. It seeks to explain Connolly's political development in dialogue with the socialist debates and controversies...

Ambassador Morgenthau's Story This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting...

The riveting tale of how the wanabee aristo Conrad Black and his social-mountaineering wife Barbara gulled their way into the City, the Tory party, Wall Street and High Society. This new paperback edition will be fully updated to include details of Black's high-profile trial...

A bridge-burning, riotous memoir by a top PR operative in Washington who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls so much of what we see and hear in the media--from a man who used to pull the strings, and who is now...

Can Love and Talents Survive Opposite Political and Economic Environments?This author believes that it is important to narrate how he has been affected by living under opposing political and economic systems.This book shows how the command economy differs from the market economy through the...

A portrait of one of the greatest leaders of modern history, George Catlett Marshall (1880-1959), and a distillation of the essential lessons his formative years offer to the leaders of today and tomorrow George Marshall's accomplishments are well known: after helping to guide the...

Sem? Kanatchikov, born in a central Russian village in 1879, was one of the thousands of peasants who made the transition from traditional village life to the life of an urban factory worker in Moscow and St. Petersburg in the last years of the...

A study of the later years and writings of Michael Davitt, the "Father of the Land League." Michael Davitt's story of suffering and self-sacrifice, childhood eviction and exile, youthful radicalism, harsh imprisonment, and eventual triumph over adversity ensures his memory in the pages of...

The Victor And The Spoils: A Life Of William L. Marcy is a comprehensive biography of the American politician William L. Marcy, written by Ivor Debenham Spencer. Marcy was a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century, serving as a United States...

A biography of the legendary British statesman and diplomat Mark Sykes, this book provides a revealing and illuminating look at one of the most fascinating figures of the early 20th century. Drawing on Sykes's own letters and diaries, as well as those of his...

This book is the autobiography of Queen Ratnaprava Devi of Dhenkanal, India. Book contains her seventy years of sweet and bitter memories in Dhenkanal. Book was published originally in Odia in 1997.Author: Ratnaprava DeviISBN-10: 1645601803ISBN-13: 9781645601807Publisher: Black Eagle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/06/2021Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize:...

Originally published in 1936. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author:...

Theobald Wolfe Tone (1763-1798) was the founder of Irish Republican nationalism. As such his political ideas and the circumstances of his life and early death have become powerful political weapons in the hands of later nationalists. Today his name still arouses strong passions and...

In this groundbreaking biography, historian and journalist Burton Hersh combines a lifetime of research and reporting with a lively mixture of never-before-told anecdotes to create a broad yet unfailingly intimate portrait of the politician who would be universally acknowledged as one of the twentieth...

Legacy. For the Bush family, legacy is a powerful word, hinting of destiny made manifest and the promises of generations kept. Prescott Bush, a Senator from Connecticut, felt its power, as did his son, George Herbert Walker Bush, who went on to be the...

Marty Blum shares with the readers her experiences as mayor of a world-renowned city, Santa Barbara, California. Beginning with her election to the city's highest office, she describes the day-to-day life of the mayor, the services for the residents, and votes she regrets as...

The gripping history of one of America's most enigmatic and influential foreign policy advisers during a pivotal year in the country's postwar history. By any measure, 1973 should have been Henry Kissinger's year of triumph. But major events--defeat in Vietnam, Watergate, war in the...

There have been many biographies of Rosa Luxemburg, but none have done justice to her as a revolutionary. In the present, much-needed work, the real Luxemburg is brought to the fore.This great revolutionary has often been misrepresented. Sometimes she is presented as an opponent...

We have a lot to be positive about in South Africa. With all of our problems it's easy to get bleak. But hold those thoughts, because Legends might be just the tonic you need for driving off the gloom. The book tells the stories...

This book is a detailed biography of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, providing a comprehensive look at their lives and their contributions to American history. Sanderson provides fascinating insights into the personalities and beliefs of these founding fathers, placing their actions in...

A compelling biography of Walter Quintin Gresham, a prominent lawyer, judge, and statesman who served as U.S. Postmaster General, Secretary of the Treasury, and Secretary of State. This book offers a fascinating look at one of the most important figures in American political history.This...

Senator from Georgia, minister to France, cabinet officer, and unsuccessful presidential candidate, William Harris Crawford was one of the major figures of the early republic. Because most of his papers were destroyed by fire during the Civil War period, however, estimates of Crawford's abilities...

Author: James MacGregor BurnsISBN-10: 0393331849ISBN-13: 9780393331844Publisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1976Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d

A revealing account of National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster's turbulent and consequential thirteen months in the Trump White House.At War with Ourselves is the story of helping a disruptive President drive necessary shifts in U.S. foreign policy at a critical moment in history. McMaster...

Fifty years after John F. Kennedy's assassination, presidential historian Robert Dallek, whom the New York Times calls "Kennedy's leading biographer," delivers a riveting portrait of this president and his inner circle of advisors--their rivalries, personality clashes, and political battles. In Camelot's Court, Dallek analyzes...

What would happen if women ruled the world?Everything could change, according to former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers. Politics would be more collegial. Businesses would be more productive. And communities would be healthier. Empowering women would make the world a better place--not...

The riveting story of QAnon's devastating impact on the American family, grappling with the seductive allure of disinformation, the trauma it causes, and how we might set ourselves free. The QAnon conspiracy theories--which posit that a nefarious cabal of elites is secretly ruling our...

William Morris--the great 19th-century craftsman, designer, poet and writer--remains a monumental figure whose influence resonates powerfully today. As an intellectual (and author of the seminal utopian News from Nowhere), his concern with artistic and human values led him to cross what he called the...

The Ballad Of Donald J. Trump is the story of our 45th president, written in poetic verse. Destined to be a classic poem, of both political and historical importance, it chronicles the turbulent, cultural events that have swirled around Donald J. Trump ever since...

The Ballad Of Donald J. Trump is the story of our 45th president, written in poetic verse. Destined to be a classic poem, of both political and historical importance, it chronicles the turbulent, cultural events that have swirled around Donald J. Trump ever since...

Acclaimed journalist Simon Shuster gives us the first inside account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine from the perspective of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his team, who granted him unprecedented access.Time correspondent Simon Shuster chronicles the life and wartime leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky from...

In December 1980, an officer with the longshoremen's union in San Francisco learned that a shipment of military weapons on the docks was soon to be loaded onto a ship bound for the military dictatorship government of El Salvador. While the Salvadoran regime murdered...

Yossi Beilin was a seminal figure during the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. As deputy foreign minister in the second Rabin government, he was responsible for leading the Oslo process, which was the most important attempt to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. This...

The Diary and Letters of Governor Morris is a collection of personal writings by Gouverneur Morris, an American statesman and diplomat who served as the United States Minister to France and was a member of the Constitutional Convention. The book includes Morris's diary entries...