Biography & Autobiography - Historical

The Long Winter is one of the most memorable novels in Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. It beautifully details the dramatic events of The Hard Winter of 1880-81, a harrowing time with months of never-ending blizzards leading to railroad blockades that all but...

Complete reprint of the unexpurgated edition of "Mein Kampf" ("My Struggle") written by Adolf Hitler (1925 and 1927). Volume I: A Reckoning and Volume II: The National Socialist Movement (Two Volumes in One). Translated by James Vincent Murphy (1880-1946). Author: Adolf HitlerISBN-10: 1682042839ISBN-13: 9781682042830Publisher:...

At the Cold Shoulder of History gives an in-depth look at what happened in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. One of the only living participants in President Kennedy's autopsy now comes forward after almost 54 years of silence and speaks about...

Helen Keller reveals her mystical side and her Swedenborgianism in this best-selling spiritual autobiography.Author: Helen KellerISBN-10: 0877853983ISBN-13: 9780877853985Publisher: Swedenborg FoundationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2000Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.46h x 5.50w x 0.64d

What do Winston Churchill, Rosa Parks, Emile Zola, Billy Beane and Christopher Hitchens have in common? They are all Contrarians. This book is about the people who do not quietly slip into the shadows, who revel in playing devil's advocate, who zig when everyone...

Burkina Faso is at a turning point, and Ibrahim Traore stands at the center of its transformation. Rising from the ranks of the military to become one of Africa's youngest leaders, Traor? has challenged the status quo, rejected foreign interference, and reignited the spirit...

In an era defined by revolution, upheaval, and the relentless march of progress, Charles X of France stood as a symbol of a vanishing world. As the last absolute monarch of the Bourbon dynasty, his life journey-from the gilded halls of Versailles to the...

Author: Jonathan MalayISBN-13: 9798992232325Publisher: Jonathan MalayLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2025Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

Author: Graham NewberryISBN-13: 9798313886275Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2025Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.31d

Author: Lowell BrighamISBN-13: 9798313577029Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2025Pages: 110Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d

Defying the System: The Untold Story of America's Most Controversial PresidentJohn Tyler was never supposed to be president-yet he reshaped the office forever. From his unexpected rise to power after the sudden death of William Henry Harrison to his dramatic political battles that left...

Biography of Robin Williams: A Genius Unfiltered - The Life, Laughs, and Lessons of Robin WilliamsRobin Williams was more than just a comedian-he was a force of nature. His boundless energy, razor-sharp wit, and unmatched ability to switch from gut-busting comedy to heart-wrenching drama...

Sidney Korshak was an extremely influential "fixer" deeply connected to the notorious Chicago Outfit mafia family. This partnership gave Korshak the clout he needed to arrange lucrative Teamster loans to mob-connected Las Vegas casino owners and manage the purchase and sale of many of...

Step into the turbulent world of Renaissance Rome, where art, politics, and religion collided under the leadership of one of history's most dynamic pontiffs. Julius II: The Renaissance Pope by Andrea Serbelloni unravels the extraordinary life of Giuliano della Rovere, the man who reshaped...

'It's been a superb year for history but Augustus the Strong ranks up there with the very very best! I cant recommend it strongly enough' - Simon Sebag-Montefiore 'The wonderful story of one of the worst monarchs in European history, told with enormous wit...

Fifteen families. Four hundred years. The complex saga of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant elite in America's history. For decades, writers from Cleveland Amory to Joseph Alsop to the editors of Politico have proclaimed the diminishment of the White Anglo-Saxon Protestants, who for generations were...

A portrait of the life and legacy of Britain's most influential leader.Drawing on a wealth of archive material from The Times and Imperial War Museums, this superbly illustrated edition offers a unique and nuanced perspective on the tireless statesman and victorious wartime leader.Widely considered...

The acclaimed author of The Last Greatest Magician in the World sleuths out literature's iconic vampire, uncovering the source material--from folklore and history, to personas including Oscar Wilde and Walt Whitman--behind Bram Stoker's lord of the undead. Praise for Who Was Dracula? "A fantastic,...

Descended from one of Virginia's most prominent families, John Lewis Peyton played a key role in shaping the state's history during the 19th century. In this fascinating memoir, his grandson, John Rowzée Peyton, offers a vivid account of his grandfather's life and times. From...

This book is a biography of Christopher Ludwick, a baker and philanthropist who lived in Philadelphia in the 18th century. Ludwick was a self-made man who rose from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman, and he used his wealth to support charitable causes....

In this gripping memoir, Capt. W. F. Drannan recount his experiences as Chief of Scouts for emigrant and government trains crossing the Plains of the Wild West in the mid-19th century. Drannan's vivid accounts of life on the frontier and his interactions with Native...

Prince Bernhard of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a man who had relationships with almost all the famous people of the 20th century. A person who has made a great contribution to world politics, as well as to the development of the world...

A series of scholarly papers prepared for presentation to the '81 Club of Kansas City, Missouri, which was formed in 1881. The only forbidden topics are the Civil War, politics and religion.Author: Joan MarshISBN-10: 1981051554ISBN-13: 9781981051557Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/09/2018Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h...

This classic of American literature, a dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave, was first published in 1845, when its author had just achieved his freedom. It is a story that shocked the world with its first-hand account of the horrors...

Autobiographical writings of Baruch Rafaeli, a founding member of Kibbutz Hazorea, translated from the Hebrew by Alan BalsamAuthor: Alan Balsam, Baruch RafaeliISBN-10: 0999275933ISBN-13: 9780999275931Publisher: CityscapeworksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/2019Pages: 220Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.46d

First English translation of the chivalric biography of one of France's leading figures of the middle ages. Jean le Meingre, Mar?chal Boucicaut (1364-1421), was the very flower of chivalry. From his earliest years at the royal court in Paris, he distinguished himself in knightly...

Vanishings is a stunning collection of autobiographical narratives that propel us into the life and mind of a literary genius."Yams were in stories about Africa that I read in Sunday school. Tribes ate them, villagers who still carried spears and stared at missionaries who...

This title presents in-depth critical essays on important women and men in all areas of achievement and from around the world, who flourished between 1901 and 2000. It is a reference set which covers a century in global fashion.Author: Robert F. GormanISBN-10: 1587653451ISBN-13: 9781587653452Publisher:...

Talks about the lives of important men and women in various areas of achievement, who flourished between 1801 and 1900, and profiles them in extended biographical essays. This four-volume set of the Great Lives from History series provides annotated bibliographic resources with worldwide focus,...

During the first half of the twentieth century, Josh Gibson was a legendary figure among black baseball players, who were barred from playing in the major leagues. Perhaps baseball's greatest hitter, Gibson was known as "the black Babe Ruth." In this illuminating biography, William...

George Aylwin Hogg was a man of remarkable dedication and honour. Though he died in 1945 at the age of thirty, Aylwins name and legacy is remembered in China to this daywhere as a wise and noble friend to the people of China, he...

Simon de Montfort was a medieval leader of supreme ability and character. He came to England as a twenty-one-year-old who was recently knighted in France. He possessed a deed for an estate.Twenty-one-year-old king Henry accepted this title and befriended De Montfort. Soon he became...

Wise Words on Washington, Wise Words of Washington, Wordsmanship by Many a Man across Continents and Centuries to describe the Man for the Millennia, George Washington, the "father of His country", America's Original Action Hero, the Caped Crusader for this Constitution, the man "First...

""Baron Edmond Rothschild: The Story Of A Practical Idealist"" is a biography written by David Druck that tells the story of one of the most influential figures in the history of Israel. The book chronicles the life of Baron Edmond de Rothschild, a French...

""The U.S. Grinnell Expedition In Search Of Sir John Franklin: A Personal Narrative"" is a book written by Elisha Kent Kane, an American explorer who led an expedition to search for Sir John Franklin and his lost crew in the Arctic. The book is...

George Ade: Warmhearted Satirist is a biography written by Fred C. Kelly that delves into the life and work of American writer and humorist, George Ade. Ade was known for his witty and satirical writing style, which often poked fun at society's norms and...

""True Stories of the Supernatural"" by R. Dewitt Miller is a collection of eerie and spine-chilling tales that explore the mysteries of the supernatural world. The book is a compilation of true stories that have been passed down through generations, featuring encounters with ghosts,...

Author: Herbert KruckmanISBN-10: 1258519445ISBN-13: 9781258519445Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/02/2012Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.07d

""William Stanley, 1858-1916: His Life And Work"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of William Stanley, a prominent American inventor and electrical engineer. Written by Laurence Ashley Hawkins, the book provides a comprehensive look at Stanley's personal and professional life, from...

Lincoln Collector: The Story Of Oliver R. Barrett's Great Private Collection is a book written by renowned American poet and biographer, Carl Sandburg. The book is a fascinating account of the life and work of Oliver R. Barrett, a passionate collector of Abraham Lincoln...

Author: Paul L. Jr. BriandISBN-10: 1258181754ISBN-13: 9781258181758Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.54d

The book ""Life and Times of Apollonius of Tyana"" by Charles P. Eells is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Apollonius, a philosopher and mystic from Tyana in ancient Cappadocia. The book explores the historical and cultural context of Apollonius' life,...

""A Study of George Orwell: The Man and His Works"" is a comprehensive analysis of the life and literary career of George Orwell, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. The book is written by Orwell himself, and it provides a...

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 Personal Recollections Of Joan Of Arc V1 is a historical novel written by Mark Twain, which tells the story of Joan of Arc, the young French girl who led the French army to victory against the English during the Hundred Years' War. The...

The book ""John Wentworth: Governor Of New Hampshire, 1767-1775"" by Lawrence Shaw Mayo is a historical account of the life and political career of John Wentworth, who served as the Governor of New Hampshire during the period of 1767-1775. The book provides a detailed...

""Our Days On The Gold Coast: In Ashanti, In The Northern Territories, And The British Sphere Of Occupation In Togoland"" is a book written by Mrs. Henry De La Pasture and published in 1919. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences during...

Paddy The Cope is a book written by Patrick Gallagher that tells the story of Paddy Gallagher, a man who became a legend in his hometown of Donegal, Ireland. The book is a biography that details the life of Paddy Gallagher, who was born...

The Fairy Queen, And Her Knights: Stories Retold From Edmund Spenser (1914) is a book that retells stories from Edmund Spenser's famous epic poem, The Faerie Queene. The book is written by Spenser himself and is a collection of tales featuring knights and their...

""Adventures Of Donnchadh Ruadh Mac Con-Mara: A Slave Of Adversity"" is a memoir written by Donnchadh Ruadh Mac Con-Mara, who was born into a noble family in Ireland in the early 17th century. However, his life took a drastic turn when he was kidnapped...