Biography & Autobiography - Political

The second volume of The Last American Editor invites readers to explore the meaning of life beyond the ordinary. An ode to the community and the love for self-discovery, Ken Tingley's columns possess great value as they captivate the audience's emotions by revisiting stories...

He was the top male box office attraction at the movies, one of the most widely read newspaper columnists in America, a radio commentator with an audience of more than 60 million, and a globetrotting speaker who filled lecture halls across the land. But...

He was a respected cabinetmaker and councillor by day - but Deacon William Brodie changed into a sinister, thieving monster when darkness fell on the old city of Edinburgh. Cleverly employing his respectable reputation to access the richest members of society before stealing from...

Moral paragon, public servant, founding father; scoundrel, opportunist, womanizing phony: There are many Benjamin Franklins. Now, as we celebrate the tercentenary of Franklin's birth, Jerry Weinberger reveals the Franklin behind the many masks and shows that the real Franklin was far more remarkable than...

Yu-Tang Daniel Lew had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat, editor and professor. He served as consul general in Vancouver, minister in Brazil, and ambassador to New Zealand and at the United Nations. He also devoted many years to teaching-first at Tsing...

Over sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer Woon Tai Ho and research assistant Keith Yap. Speaking from notes, he began with himself...

Over sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer Woon Tai Ho and research assistant Keith Yap. Speaking from notes, he began with himself...

Essential reading from an expert voice: Luis A. Miranda Jr.'s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and how to build community to change our world for the better. A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies...

In the 1930s and 1940s Marxist academics and others interested in liberal political reform often faced virulent accusations of treason from nationalist critics. In Arbiters of Patriotism, John Person explores the lives of two of the most notorious right-wing intellectuals responsible for leading such...

Since his undergraduate days in Cambridge, George Yeo has spoken and written much in and out of government. Many remember the things which he said or wrote years ago. This book is a compilation of some of his best speeches and writings which were...

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was a Texas politician, poet, diplomat and soldier, was a leading Texas political figure during the Texas Republic era. He was the second President of the Republic of Texas preceded by David G. Burnet who was interim President and Sam Houston,...

The Life of John W. Davis is a biography written by Theodore A. Huntley. The book chronicles the life of John W. Davis, a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the Solicitor General of the United States, Ambassador to the United Kingdom,...

The Lords of the Night and the Tonalamatl of the Codex Borbonicus is a book written by Charles Pickering Bowditch in 1900. The book is a detailed study of the ancient Mesoamerican calendar system, particularly the Tonalamatl, which is a divinatory almanac that was...

Building a New Majority weaves together the autobiographical recollections of the political and professional life of the author, Michael P. Balzano, with his seasoned analysis of several successful Republican presidential campaigns. The combination provides the foundation for recommendations for current and future Republican candidates...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted,...

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 MEMOIRS AND OTHER KEY WRITINGS OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: THE FIRST AMERICAN.Also includes: The Way of Wealth The Book of Virtues The Letters of Silence Dogood The Declaration of Rights and Grievances of 1765 On Civil War An Edict by the King of Prussia...

""The Life Of Preston B. Plumb, 1837-1891: United States Senator From Kansas"" is a biographical account of the life and political career of Preston B. Plumb, written by historian William Elsey Connelley. The book covers Plumb's early life in Ohio, his service in the...

The ""Genealogical History Of The Redfield Family In The United States"" is a book written by John Howard Redfield in 1860. This book provides a comprehensive history of the Redfield family in the United States, tracing their lineage back to their ancestors in England....

"Beyond Politics: The Life and Legacy of Parkash Singh Badal" is a riveting and inspiring book that tells the remarkable story of one of India's most iconic political figures. From his humble beginnings as a farmer in the village of Abul Khurana, to his...

Provides a fascinating and in-depth look into the life, career and legacy of one of the most important New Yorkers of the Gilded Age.Author: Bradley C. NahrstadtISBN-10: 1438495978ISBN-13: 9781438495972Publisher: State University of New York PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2024Pages: 357Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

The life and times of the Premier from Red River John Norquay, orphan and prodigy, was a leader among the Scots Cree peoples of western Canada. Born in the Red River Settlement, he farmed, hunted, traded, and taught school before becoming a legislator, cabinet...

In this detailed biography, William Henry Gregory traces the life and career of John Wilkes, the firebrand journalist and politician who became a symbol of resistance to authoritarianism in 18th-century Britain. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Gregory paints a vivid portrait of...

As chairman of the Federal Reserve Board in the seventies, Arthur Burns had a unique view of the Nixon administration. Burns first joined the Nixon administration as an advisor in 1969 and was privy to the dynamics of the president's coterie over the course...

Using a vast body of documentary materials, noted scholar and editor Clayborne Carson creates a book that remarkably approximates a self-portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. Delving into all aspects of this man's life, the work covers his boyhood, his education as a minister,...

From Franklin Roosevelt's final days through Harry Truman's extraordinary transformation, this is the enthralling story behind the most consequential presidential transition in US history. When Roosevelt, in failing health, decided to run for a fourth term, he gave in to the big city Democratic...

An in-depth look at the diverse group of men who comprised Britain's first Labour Party in 1924. In January of 1924, the cabinet of the first Labour government consisted of twenty white, middle-aged men, as it had for generations. But the election also represented...

Some did not expect him to last long as Prime Minister. Few predicted he would succeed in the footsteps of Lee Kuan Yew. When Goh Chok Tong took over as the second Prime Minister of Singapore in 1990, many -- from within and without...

Starting in a charming village in upstate New York, Sally Anne Sheridan's life path has taken her through ground-breaking medical research, soirees with intellectuals destined to make an impact and ultimately to her passion project: bringing to life the Community Services vision for the...

On 21st November 2017 Robert Mugabe resigned as President of Zimbabwe after 37 years in power. A week earlier the military had seized control of the country and forced him to step down as leader of the ruling Zanu-PF party. In this revised and...

Author: Matthew StrandmarkISBN-10: 0813199204ISBN-13: 9780813199207Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2023Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d

St Helena is a small volcanic outcrop in the South Atlantic Ocean, settled in 1659. Together with two associated and remote colonies, at Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, it is a British dependency under a Governor appointed by The Queen. The book is...

Robert F. Kennedy Assassination: The FBI Files contains the actual original and declassified criminal investigation summary related to the assassination of United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy who was assassinated on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, after winning the California primary for...

In this first post-9/11 account of the career of the man who established himself as America's Mayor in the dark days after America was attacked, Fred Siegel shows how Rudy Giuliani's successes in New York--restoring law and order, cutting taxes and radically reducing the...

Shelley: The Pursuit is the book with which Richard Holmes--the finest literary biographer of our day--made his name. Dispensing with the long-established Victorian picture of Shelley as a blandly ethereal character, Holmes projects a startling image of "a darker and more earthly, crueler and...

Maple Leaf Up, Maple Leaf Down: The Story Of The Canadians In The Second World War is a comprehensive account of Canada's involvement in World War II, written by the renowned Canadian military historian Peter Simonds. The book covers all aspects of Canada's war...

Scouting on Two Continents is a book written by Major Frederick Russell Burnham, an American scout and adventurer who played a significant role in the development of scouting in the early 20th century. The book chronicles Burnham's experiences as a scout in Africa and...

The War Trail Of Big Bear is a historical non-fiction book written by William Bleasdell Cameron. The book is based on the true events that took place in the late 19th century in Canada. The story revolves around the life of a Cree chief...

Author: Matthew StrandmarkISBN-10: 0813198410ISBN-13: 9780813198415Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2023Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.80d

From one of America's longest-serving foreign correspondents, a biography of France's controversial politician and statesman. The first major biography of Charles de Gaulle written from an American perspective, this book offers a compelling assessment of the French army officer, politician, and statesman. Author Don...

This book is not for the faint of heart or those easily swayed by mainstream narratives. It's a wake-up call, a reality check, and a guide for those willing to question the status quo. RFK Jr. doesn't just challenge your beliefs; he shakes them...

"A remarkable, never disclosed story..." Peter Hennessy"A must-read book for those interested in a personal drama at the frontline of international relations"Dr Calder Walton, author & historian"A rare look behind the scenes of British intelligence... this story is not only well-told but also true"...

The BIAFRAN WAR (1967-1970) remembered over half a century laterSTERN Magazine - The Black Scorpion: "we will aim at everything - even if it is not moving"TV Presenter Juliette Foster: "an intense, emotional memoir. Black Gold Black Scorpion couldn't be timelier. George S Boughton...

I am not here, then, as the accused; I am here as the accuser of capitalism dripping with blood from head to foot' John Maclean, Speech from the Dock, 1918. Feared by the government, adored by workers, celebrated by Lenin and Trotsky. The head...

Revolutionary War officer, co-author of the Federalist Papers, our first Treasury Secretary, Thomas Jefferson's nemesis, and victim of a fatal duel with Aaron Burr: Alexander Hamilton has been the focus of debate from his day to ours. On the one hand, Hamilton was the...

As he took charge of his city's response to the 9/11 attacks, New York City's mayor Rudy Giuliani became the most admired man in America, and perhaps the world. Featuring interviews with longtime political associates, teachers, prot g es, and friends, as well as...

Robert Kennedy's role in American politics during the 1960s was pivotal yet has defied attempts to define it. He was a junior senator from New York, but he was also much more. The public perceived him as possessing the intangible qualities of his brother,...

A news-driven biography of Vladimir Putin's nemesis Alexey Navalny-- lawyer, blogger, anti-corruption crusader, protest organizer, political opposition leader, mayoral and presidential candidate, campaign strategist, provocateur, poisoning victim, dissident, and now, prisoner of conscience and anti-war crusader. THE DISSIDENT is the story of how one...

This book is a comparative exploration of the impact of a celebrated Chinese historical novel, the Sanguozhi yanyi (Three Kingdoms) on the popular culture of Korea since its dissemination in the sixteenth century. It elucidates not only the reception of Chinese fiction in Chosŏn...

Musings Series 1 Musings Series 2George Yeo: Musings (In 3 Volumes) available as a set hereOver sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer...