Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Ath na s was beautiful, witty, spirited and intelligent. Everything that the Sun King, Louis XIV of France found irresistible. She became Louis' main mistress in the late 1660's and had several children with him, much to the outrage of her less than tolerant...

Part of the Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers in a collectible format Henry VII was one of England's unlikeliest monarchs. An exile and outsider with barely a claim to the throne, his victory over Richard III at Bosworth Field...

On Easter Sunday, 23 April 1916, the seven members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood's military council met to proclaim an Irish Republic with themselves as the provisional government. After a week of fighting with the British army on the streets of Dublin, the Seven...

Presents an account of the rise of Jimmy Hoffa. This book argues that Hoffa was compelled by a variety of social forces to place the economic interests of his union members over broad ideological concerns. It is aimed at students of labor history and...

Author: Deb LishISBN-10: 1514490528ISBN-13: 9781514490525Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2016Pages: 114Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.Author: Jennie ChappellISBN-10: 1497957117ISBN-13: 9781497957114Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.27d

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition.Author: G. K. ChestertonISBN-10: 1498022111ISBN-13: 9781498022118Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 308Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.64d

The Diary of William Pynchon of Salem is a historical account of life in Salem, Massachusetts during the early 19th century. The author, William Pynchon, was a prominent figure in Salem society and his diary provides a unique perspective on the social and political...

Sketches of the Character, Institutions, and Customs of the Highlanders of Scotland is a historical book written by David Stewart in 1885. The book provides a detailed account of the Scottish Highlanders, their way of life, customs, and traditions. The author, who was a...

The book ""English Record Of The Whaley Family And Its Branches In America"" was written by Samuel Whaley and was originally published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive genealogical record of the Whaley family and its branches in America. It traces the family's...

""Som Account of the Cone Family in America: Principally of the Descendants of Daniel Cone, Who Settled in Haddam, Connecticut, in 1662"" is a historical book authored by William Whitney Cone and published in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Cone...

Adrift: The Story Of Twenty Days On A Raft In The South Atlantic is a gripping and harrowing true account of survival at sea. Written by J.H. Hunter, it tells the story of three men who find themselves stranded on a small raft in...

Author: Jared SparksISBN-10: 1429019875ISBN-13: 9781429019873Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)Language: EnglishPublished: 06/12/2009Pages: 528Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.75lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.17w x 1.30d

""Mr. George Herbert"" is a biographical book written by Izaak Walton that chronicles the life and works of the English poet and priest, George Herbert. The book provides a detailed account of Herbert's life, including his childhood, education, religious conversion, and eventual ordination as...

The Autobiography Of Beals E. Litchfield is a book written by Beals E. Litchfield, detailing his life story. Litchfield was an American businessman and philanthropist who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the book, Litchfield provides a comprehensive account of...

""Stories of Great American Scouts"" is a collection of biographical tales about some of the most famous and legendary figures in American history. Written by John Jay Jones, the book covers the lives and adventures of eight iconic figures: Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, Davy...

Author: Charles Walter ClarkeISBN-10: 1258624303ISBN-13: 9781258624309Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2013Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.25d

""Letters of a Westchester Farmer, 1774-1775"" is a collection of letters written by Samuel Seabury, a farmer from Westchester, New York, during the years leading up to the American Revolution. In these letters, Seabury expresses his opinions on the political events of the time,...

""Thomas Worthington: Father of Ohio Statehood"" is a biography written by Alfred Byron Sears that explores the life and contributions of Thomas Worthington, a key figure in the early history of Ohio. The book covers Worthington's early life, his involvement in the formation of...

Author: Wilfred McCormickISBN-10: 1258204851ISBN-13: 9781258204853Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2011Pages: 188Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d

Recollections of John McElhenney (1893) is a historical book written by Rose W. Fry. The book is a collection of memories and stories of John McElhenney, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. The author has gathered information from various sources, including interviews...

The Royal Banner or Gold and Rubies: A Story for the Young is a novel written by Matilda Horsburgh in 1879. The book tells the story of two young girls, Lady Margaret and Lady Agnes, who live in a castle in Scotland. The girls...

The Diary of Thomas Minor, Stonington, Connecticut: 1653-1684 is a historical book that was written by Thomas Minor in 1899. The book is a personal diary that was written by Thomas Minor, a colonist who lived in Stonington, Connecticut, during the 17th century. The...

The Autobiography of Samuel Smiles is a compelling and insightful memoir written by Samuel Smiles himself. Samuel Smiles was a Scottish author and reformer who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his books on self-help and personal development, including his...

The book ""Mussolini: As Revealed In His Political Speeches November 1914- August 1923"" is a collection of speeches given by Benito Mussolini during the early years of his political career, before he rose to power as the leader of Italy. The speeches included in...

""The Story of the Lodge La Parfaite Union in the Island of Martinique"" is a historical account written by Gerry L. Prinsen. The book explores the origins and development of the Masonic Lodge La Parfaite Union, which was established in the French Caribbean island...

Black Forest Village Stories is a collection of short stories written by the German author Berthold Auerbach and originally published in 1869. The book is set in the Black Forest region of Germany and explores the lives and experiences of the people who live...

""Sweet Singers of Wales: A Story of Welsh Hymns and Their Authors"" is a historical book written by Howell Elvet Lewis in 1889. The book explores the rich history of Welsh hymns and their authors, providing readers with a detailed account of the origins...

The Memoir of Thomas Nuttall is a biographical work written by Elias Durand and published in 1860. The book is a tribute to Thomas Nuttall, a renowned botanist and zoologist who made significant contributions to the study of North American flora and fauna in...

The Life Of Thomas Paine: Author Of Common Sense, Rights Of Man, Age Of Reason, Letter To The Addressers, Etc. (1819) is a biographical work written by Thomas Clio Rickman. The book chronicles the life of Thomas Paine, a political activist and writer who...

The book ""History of the Weld Family: From 1632 to 1878"" is a comprehensive account of the Weld family's genealogy and history from the year 1632 until 1878. Written by Charlotte Weld Fowler, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing...

The Lord And The Vassal: A Familiar Exposition Of The Feudal System In The Middle Ages, With Its Causes And Consequences is a historical book written by Francis Palgrave in 1844. The book provides a comprehensive and accessible explanation of the feudal system that...

World War 2 in Denmark was not an ideal time to be born or to grow up. Every day was filled with the sounds of explosions, air raid sirens, and fighting. When you have never known anything else these things can just seem normal...

In pursuit of his foremost goal, full and equal citizenship for African Americans, Peter Humphries Clark (1829-1925) defied easy classification. He was, at various times, the country's first black socialist, a loyal supporter of the Republican Party, and an advocate for the Democrats. A...

This book tells the story of Henry Roe Cloud, the first Native American to graduate from Yale. His contributions to theological inquiry, the education of Native Americans, and the formulation of government policies contribute to his inclusion in any list of the most prominent...

On May 8, 1944, the B17 climbed and joined other bombers in the cloudy skies over England. It had been a smooth takeoff. Thomas L. Thomas adjusted his navigator's seat in the plane's nose section and glanced out toward the clouds that quickly enveloped...

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...

Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804) was an illegitimate West Indian emigrant who became the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. American Machiavelli focuses on Hamilton's controversial activities as foreign policy adviser and aspiring military leader. In the first major study of his foreign policy role in...

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...

Historic Houses Of Early America is a comprehensive book written by Elsie Lathrop that explores the architectural and historical significance of some of the most iconic houses in America. The book is divided into different sections, each of which focuses on a specific region...

This new biography provides a full account of Leon Trotsky's political life, based upon a wealth of primary sources, including previously unpublished material.Ian D. Thatcher paints a new picture of Trotsky's standing in Russian and world history. Key myths about Trotsky's heroic work as...

Born in 1660, likely in London's Cripplegate parish, Defoe's origins were modest, yet embedded within a family that fostered both ambition and a deep-seated commitment to dissenting Protestantism. His father, James Foe (later Defoe), was a prosperous butchers' and chandlers' tradesman, indicating a certain...

They seemed to have it all during a time when so many had lost everything. They were well known in town as a respectable, generous, compassionate family. Overnight, tragedy struck, and they lost the center of their world, the heart of their home. And...

Ten years on from the annexation of Crimea, two years on from Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people continue to fight back. In the second volume of his war diaries, Andrey Kurkov gives a fresh perspective on a people for whom resistance...

Scene-stealing character in Hamilton Angelica Schuyler Church once wrote to her "affectionate friend" Thomas Jefferson: "When my friends require my assistance few are more willing than myself." Through the American Revolution, Angelica's contributions were acts of friendship: hosting Indigenous leaders at her Dutch family...

The dramatic, untold story of Eug?nie de Montijo, the woman who created haute couture, fought for women's rights, opened France's schools to girls and ruled the country as its last empress, yet today remains almost unknown.Although a nineteenth-century woman, her almost twenty-first century outlook...

*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading"Mounted on my horse my ... lariat near my hand, and my trusty guns in my belt ... I felt like I could defy the world." - Nat Love The American mountain man, with his myriad of practical...

Author: Kevin J. HayesISBN-10: 0197554261ISBN-13: 9780197554265Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/2025Pages: 472Format: Hardcover

The enigmatic Robert Barton was a central figure in Irish Revolution. From an Anglo-Irish ascendancy background, he joined the British army in 1915. He was sent to Dublin to guard Republican prisoners after the 1916 Easter Rising. Within two years he underwent a political...

Delving into firsthand accounts, rediscovering evocative imagery, and intricately weaving together long-forgotten details about the Sanitariums of Lake Geneva, including insights into their founders, staff, and patients, Sonja Akright has vividly captured the intrigue - and enduring legacy - of these once-venerated, now-vanished institutions....