Biography & Autobiography - Historical

George Hudson was the greatest British railway entrepreneur of the 19th century. In 1848, he controlled over 1,000 miles of railway and, when it came to railway promotion, it seemed he could do no wrong. However, in early 1849 it came to light that...

Author: David DanielISBN-13: 9798986608631Publisher: Rajanata PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2024Pages: 390Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.62lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.88d

Author: David DanielISBN-13: 9798986608600Publisher: Rajanata PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2024Pages: 390Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.99lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.80d

Author: Adam SelzerISBN-10: 1467155942ISBN-13: 9781467155946Publisher: History PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2025Pages: 280Format: Paperback

An "irresistibly readable" (David Michaelis, New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor) collection of love letters by American presidents to their wives--and lovers--revealing an intimate and deeply personal side of our leaders. Our presidents loom so large in history that we often forget they...

In 1918, as the First World War was drawing to a close, the eminent liberal industrial Lord Leverhulme bought - lock, stock and barrel - the Hebridean island of Lewis. His intention was to revolutionise the lives and environments of its 30,000 people, and...

As relevant today as it was when it was first published, Man's Search for Meaning is a book for finding strength and purpose in times of great despair."This is a book I reread a lot ... it gives me hope ... it gives me...

St Columba is one of the most important figures in the early history of the British Isles. A native of Donegal and a nobleman of royal ancestry, his outstanding religious career spanned both sides of the Irish Sea. On the Scottish island of Iona...

In the shadowy realm between myth and history lies a figure of relentless ambition and unmatched strategic genius - Genghis Khan. Step into the raw, windswept steppes of Mongolia, where a young boy named Temujin ascends from humble beginnings to become the founder of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

After World War II and the Communist Revolution in China, Mark's father, H. Thomas Luke, a graduate of Yenching University in Beijing, escaped with his wife Deanna, daughter Shelley, and son Hugo to Hong Kong where he taught English and wrote newspaper articles. The...

Few people are aware that Dennis Wheatley, in his day one of the biggest selling novelists in the world, spent the Second World War as a member of Winston Churchill's Joint Planning Staff. Wheatley's job was to confuse the enemy by writing "plausible official...

First published in 1901, Up From Slavery is one of the classic books from the era of American slavery. In it, Booker T. Washington details his rise from a child born into slavery to a free man with a college education. He offers readers...

This is a true story of timeless love. The innocent young aspiring nun Charlotte Corday assassinated the radical leader Jean Paul Marat hoping to save her beloved country from the violent turn the revolution had taken. Adam Lux, an idealistic young member of the...

This is a new release of the original 1933 edition.Author: T. L. Richards, Stuart GurrISBN-10: 1494081032ISBN-13: 9781494081034Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 314Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.66d

Author: Everett H. TurnerISBN-10: 1456875418ISBN-13: 9781456875411Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/09/2011Pages: 228Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 03/28/2011

Imagine living next door to the famous Bonnano crime family or being held hostage by a gangster during a shoot-out or hiding Al Capones guns in your shoeshine box This story lets you enter a world where extraordinary circumstances were merely everyday events. The...

GOETHALS- GENIUS OF THE PANAMA CANAL- A BIOGRAPHY by JOSEPH BUCKLIN BISHOP. Originally published in 1930. Contents include: Preface xi i. The Colonel 1 n. The Boy and the Book 12 in. West Point Has a Happy New Year 38 iv. Early Engineering Work...

""Colonel J.M. Schoonmaker and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad: A Study of Personality and Ideals"" is a book written by Harrington Emerson and published in 1913. The book is a detailed examination of the life and work of Colonel James M. Schoonmaker, who...

The book ""Theodor Herzl: Excerpts From His Diaries"" is a collection of diary entries written by Theodor Herzl, an influential figure in the Zionist movement. The book provides readers with an insight into Herzl's personal thoughts and experiences, as well as his political and...

""Lincoln's Vandalia: A Pioneer Portrait"" by William Eldon Baringer is a historical account of Abraham Lincoln's early years in Vandalia, Illinois. The book explores the political and social climate of the town during the 1830s and 1840s, when Lincoln served as a state legislator....

Alaskan Apostle: The Life Story of Sheldon Jackson is a biography of Sheldon Jackson, an American Presbyterian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and education throughout Alaska in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book, written by Arthur J. Lazell,...

""A Sheath of Yule Log Stories"" is a collection of Christmas-themed short stories written by Augustine David Crake and originally published in 1888. The book includes twelve stories, each one focusing on different aspects of the holiday season. Some stories are heartwarming and sentimental,...

The Worcester Family: Or The Descendants Of William Worcester (1856) is a historical book written by Jonathan Fox Worcester. The book is a comprehensive account of the lineage of the Worcester family, tracing their ancestry back to William Worcester, who was born in England...

Stilicho, Or The Impending Fall Of Rome: A Historical Tragedy is a book written by George Mallam and published in 1860. The book is a historical tragedy that focuses on the life of Stilicho, a Roman general who served under Emperor Theodosius I in...

Sir Thomas Malory, His Turbulent Career: A Biography by Edward Hicks is a comprehensive book that explores the life and career of Sir Thomas Malory, a medieval English writer who is best known for his work, Le Morte d'Arthur. The book delves into Malory's...

The Memoirs and Anecdotes of the Count de Segur is a book written by Count de Segur, a French diplomat and historian who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is a collection of personal memoirs and anecdotes that recount the Count's...

The Children's Plutarch is a book that retells the stories of Plutarch's Lives in a simplified language that is suitable for children. Plutarch's Lives is a collection of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans, and this book aims to make these stories accessible to...

Teenage Aviation Stories is a book written by Don Samson, which is a collection of short stories about teenagers who are passionate about aviation. The book features a diverse range of characters, each with their unique stories, experiences, and challenges as they pursue their...

Ogden: The Underwriters of Salvation is a book written by Bernard De Voto. The book is a historical account of the development and growth of the city of Ogden, Utah, from its early days as a small settlement to its emergence as a major...

The Writings of Benjamin Franklin V2: 1722-1750 is a book written by Benjamin Franklin and published in 1905. This book is a compilation of Franklin's writings during the years 1722 to 1750, which includes his letters, essays, and other literary works. The book is...

Recollections Of The Pioneers Of Lee County (1893) is a historical book written by the Lee County Columbian Club, which provides an insightful and detailed account of the early settlement and development of Lee County, Illinois. The book is a compilation of interviews and...

The History Of The Life, Adventures, And Heroic Actions Of The Celebrated William Wallace, General And Governor Of Scotland is a book written by John Blair in 1820. The book tells the story of William Wallace, a Scottish knight who played a significant role...

For centuries, rumors have circulated in England that Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell did not die of natural causes. Now, in a fascinating book that reads like a historical whodunit, we have a motive, a means, a murderer (complete with his own deathbed confession), and...

Written only a decade after George Rogers Clark's conquest of Illinois, this firsthand account shows the region as it existed in the 1770s, explains how British occupation affected Kentucky settlers, and exhibits Clark's enormous diplomatic skills in convincing the French settlers and Indians along...

At last-a biography of one of the most prominent and consequential figures of eighteenth century Pennsylvania. Best known as the "first citizen" of the historic community of Carlisle, and as the "hero of Kittanning," John Armstrong was in fact a giant of the colonial...

This in-depth study of a Jewish man's diary from Nazi-occupied Poland provides an unfiltered view of the struggles of Samuel Golfard, who tried to make sense of and resist the Holocaust that ultimately destroyed him. The diary is complemented by an array of wartime...

Considered to be one of the greatest of Scotland's medieval kings, David I--the youngest son of King Malcolm III and St. Margaret--was never expected to succeed to the throne. During the reigns of his elder brothers, David carved out a career for himself as...

David Livingstone: A New Assessment of His Life and Impact' is a revolutionary, new biography based on previously unknown documents that help to piece together what David was actually like as a person. "He was an extraordinary character... unbelievably bad at personal relationships, at...

"One Man In His Time" is the biography of Herbert Lorance McCullough of Tipton, Oklahoma. Although this record was primarily intended to be handed down through the McCullough family, this story is for anyone interested in the early history of rural Oklahoma. "One Man...

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...

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...

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...

A compelling new portrait of Marcus Brutus delves behind the ancient evidence to set aside the myths that surround the ancient world's most famous assassin "Kathryn Tempest leads us into the complexities and contradictions in the life and legacy of Brutus, a figure who...

Millard Fillmore has been mocked, maligned, or, most cruelly of all, ignored by generations of historians--but no more This unbelievable new biography finally rescues the unlucky thirteenth U.S. president from the dustbin of history and shows why a man known as a blundering, arrogant,...

Gustav Stresemann was the exceptional political figure of his time. His early death in 1929 has long been viewed as the beginning of the end for the Weimar Republic and the opening through which Hitler was able to come to power. His career was...