Biography & Autobiography - Political

The inside story of Thomas Mulcair's rise from modest beginnings to the threshold of power. Discover the man behind the headlines, who he is, how he thinks, and the struggles he faced - from fighting sexual misconduct, to protecting our environment, to his work...

The Bent Family In America is a comprehensive genealogy book that primarily focuses on the descendants of John Bent, who was one of the early settlers in Sudbury, Massachusetts in 1638. The book is written by Allen H. Bent and provides a detailed account...

The book ""History Of The Thirty-Eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteers Infantry, One Of The Three Hundred Fighting Regiments Of The Union Army"" is a historical account of the Thirty-Eighth Regiment, which was a part of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Written by...

Ramsay's History of South Carolina Volumes 1 and 2 is a comprehensive historical account of the state of South Carolina from its earliest days of settlement in 1670 up until the year 1808. Written by David Ramsay, a prominent South Carolinian historian and physician...

One of the most controversial figures in nineteenth-century American history, Thaddeus Stevens is best remembered for his role as congressional leader of the radical Republicans and as a chief architect of Reconstruction. Long painted by historians as a vindictive 'dictator of Congress, ' out...

Joseph Brown was a pivotal figure in southern history and a prototype of a new breed of southern politician in the mid-nineteenth century-the hill country newcomer who was considered to represent the "common man." As governor of Georgia from 1857 to 1865, Brown enthusiastically...

Joe Klein, best-selling author of Primary Colors and one of our most brilliant political analysts, now tackles the subject he knows best: Bill Clinton. Astute, even-handed, and keenly intelligent, The Natural is the only book to read if you want to understand exactly what...

Starting Somewhere: Community Organizing for Socially Awkward People Who've Had Enough offers readers a crash course in organizing, educating, and agitating in the 21st Century. Written with a mix of incriminating anecdotes, personal retellings, and historical examples, Starting Somewhere is a first-person look at...

Calling herself "the housewife of the senate," Helen Ring Robinson was Colorado's first female state senator and only the second in the United States. Serving from 1913 to 1917, she worked for social and economic justice as a champion of women, children, and workers'...

JOSEPH R. STROMBERG is a historian whose research is both intense and wide. He tells it like it was. At the same time, he gives us a broad historical sense of what the history means for our own times. And not in any trendy...

This book is a candid insider's take on issues at the core of U.S. foreign policy. Lynn Pascoe writes about momentous events he participated in, giving historians and people interested in U.S. foreign policy a primary source and firsthand perspective on some of the...

Igniting Excellence: Challenges of a First-Year Fire ChiefWritten by Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Eric J. Neal, Igniting Excellence is a deeply personal and insightful account of his journey and experiences during his transformative first year as a fire chief. This book provides...

Jimmy Carter's life exemplifies the strength of honesty, compassion, and resilience. Carter's journey, from his humble origins as a peanut farmer in rural Georgia to his election as the 39th President of the United States, is one of dedication to service and unwavering moral...

Shattering the mold of the traditional political memoir, Unleashed is a candid, unrestrained, and revealing book by Boris Johnson, the Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In Unleashed, Johnson takes readers through all the big decisions during his time in power and why...

A study of six prominent postwar politicians in the United Kingdom. Making the Weather is the story of six postwar politicians, all of whom exerted an outsized influence on the political life of the United Kingdom--an influence greater than that of most prime ministers....

Author: Bhagat SinghISBN-10: 0143462261ISBN-13: 9780143462262Publisher: Vintage BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/11/2025Pages: 200Format: Paperback

For her first 40 years, Jo Haldeman's life followed a conventional path. While her husband, Bob, built his career in advertising, Jo comfortably settled into her role as mother of four, housewife, and community volunteer.In 1968, Jo's world changed dramatically. Richard Nixon was elected...

Veteran Soviet statesman and longtime Politburo member Anastas Ivanovich Mikoyan is perhaps best remembered in both the West and the post-Soviet space as a master political survivor who weathered every Soviet leader from Lenin to Brezhnev. Less well known is the pivotal role that...

When Ronald Reagan chose C. Everett Koop to be Surgeon General of the United States in 1981, liberal politicians, women's groups, and even the public health community opposed the nomination because of his conservative social views and strong anti-abortion beliefs. By the time he...

When Ronald Reagan chose C. Everett Koop to be Surgeon General of the United States in 1981, liberal politicians, women's groups, and even the public health community opposed the nomination because of his conservative social views and strong anti-abortion beliefs. By the time he...

This biography provides a detailed account of the life of Senator John Wingate Weeks, a prominent New England politician and public servant. It includes information on Weeks's political career, his family life, and his contributions to public service. This book is a valuable resource...

This memoir tells the life story of Francis Amasa Walker, a prominent American economist and statistician who was also a major figure in the Civil War. Co-written by Walker's friend and colleague Francis Cabot Lowell, it provides a fascinating look at the mind and...

This inspiring book tells the remarkable story of Jimmy Carter, a man who has had an immense impact on the world. From his humble beginnings in the rural south of America, to his election as the 39th President of the United States, to his...

We are all familiar with the phenomenon known as Barack Obama. However, many of us don't know what he has worked for while in the Senate-what sort of legislation has he, himself, sponsored or co-sponsored. This book provides an invaluable glimpse of what the...

Dalton McGuinty reveals the inside story on his decade as premier of Canada's largest province. The reader goes behind the scenes on the elections and the decisions - on gas plants, all-day kindergarten, HST, and more - that reverberate throughout and beyond the province...

Lord Leonard The Luckless is a novel written by William Edward Norris and published in 1903. The story follows the life of Lord Leonard, a young man who is born into a wealthy and influential family but is cursed with bad luck. Despite his...

Chronica Do Serenissimo Principe D. Joao is a historical book written in Portuguese by the author Damiao De Goes and published in 1790. The book chronicles the life and reign of the Portuguese prince, D. Joao, who was also known as King John VI....

J. Ramsay MacDonald: The Man Of Tomorrow is a biographical book written by Iconoclast that delves into the life and political career of James Ramsay MacDonald, a prominent figure in British politics during the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of...

"The best book so far on Hariri and his legacy."--Robert Fisk "Essential reading."--Fuad Siniora, prime minister of Lebanon On Valentine's Day 2005, self-made billionaire Rafiq Hariri, Lebanon's former prime minister, was assassinated in Beirut by a massive bomb that destroyed his motorcade. The Lebanese...

Facing the Spears of Change takes a close look at the extraordinary life of John Papa Ī ī. Over the years, Ī ī faced many personal and political changes and challenges in rapid succession, which he skillfully parried or seized, then used to fend...

In this riveting account of the explosive relationship between Robert F. Kennedy and J. Edgar Hoover, renowned journalist and author Burton Hersh sets their highly publicized clashes in the context of Joe Kennedy's ongoing manipulation of Congress and his children's careers, and his lifelong...

If Edward Everett is remembered at all today, it is as the orator who gave the other speech at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1863. Ironically, Everett's oration, which was given wide coverage in contemporary newspapers, was recognized as both epideictic and argumentative. Everett...

Weekly Standard editor Daniel Halper provides a meticulously researched account of the brilliant calculations, secret deals, and occasionally treacherous maneuverings that led to the Clintons return to political prominence.In the twelve years since the Clintons left the White House, they have gone from being...

Remembered by some as the "most remarkable Supreme Court justice of the twentieth century," Justice Hugo L. Black was an early proponent of a judicial revolution that rebuilt America by expanding individual rights under the law and empowering the federal government to address America's...

"The New Face of Leadership: The Inspiring Life and Legacy of Hakeem Jeffries" tells the extraordinary story of a man who rose from Brooklyn's vibrant streets to become a transformative force in American politics. As the first Black leader of a major political party...

❝This meticulously researched book offers a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the personal and political life of the legendary figure who played a pivotal role in Somalia's emergence as an independent African nation. Readers are taken through Somalia's tumultuous history, including the colonial era...

Discover the life and legacy of James K. Polk, the eleventh president of the United States, whose presidency was marked by significant territorial expansion and political achievements. From his early career as a protege of Andrew Jackson to his successful law practice and tenure...

Few Americans have done more than Jerome A. Cohen to advance the rule of law in East Asia. The founder of the study of Chinese law in the United States and a tireless advocate for human rights, Cohen has been a scholar, teacher, lawyer,...

Step into the gripping world of modern politics with "Nick Fuentes: Resurgence of the America First Voice," a riveting exploration of one of the most controversial figures in contemporary conservatism. In this thought-provoking biography, delve deep into the life, beliefs, and impact of Nick...

A trenchant analysis of the thought of Sebastiano Timpanaro, one of the most original leftist thinkers of the 20th century Sebastiano Timpanaro (1923-2000) was one of the most original leftist thinkers of the 20th century. His thought spans a unique range of subjects, from...

On July 22, 2011, a white supremacist killed eight people at Oslo's Government Center in Norway and then terrorized the idyllic island of Ut ya, where he executed sixty-nine more people, mostly teenagers. The country had never suffered such a massacre, and in the aftermath,...

Outspoken, accomplished, and frequently controversial, Bermudian physician and political leader Ewart Brown, MD, has been a longtime champion of racial equality, human rights, and economic and social justice. In this event-filled memoir, he shares the experiences that most shaped him and that defined his...

We have witnessed Donald Trump's support grow to unheard of levels. For an outsider candidate to do what this man has done is beyond amazing; it is truly spectacular. Each day brings new revelations about the state of our country and the world. We...

The South Carolina Jockey Club is a historical book written by John Beaufain Irving in 1857. The book explores the history of horse racing in South Carolina and the establishment of the South Carolina Jockey Club in the early 19th century. Irving delves into...

Carter Glass: Unreconstructed Rebel: A Biography is a book written by James E. Palmer Jr. that tells the story of Carter Glass, a prominent American politician and journalist. The book explores Glass's life and career, from his early years as a newspaper editor and...

""Sir Walter Ralegh and His Colony in America"" is a historical account of the English explorer and courtier Sir Walter Ralegh and his attempts to establish a colony in America during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The book, written by Arthur Barlow,...

In the Old West is a non-fiction book written by George Frederick Ruxton, which provides a vivid account of his experiences in the American West during the mid-1800s. The book is a compilation of Ruxton's letters, journal entries, and other writings, which he sent...

For years Robert Newton Baskin (1837-1918) may have been the most hated man in Utah. Yet his promotion of federal legislation against polygamy in the late 1800s and his work to bring the Mormon territory into a republican form of government were pivotal in...

Ayisha Osori, writer, lawyer and advocate for social justice, ran for the People's Democratic Party's ticket to the Nigerian House of Representatives in 2015 and lost.This is her story.Love Does Not Win Elections is a pitch perfect account of our primary process in Nigeria.-...

The photograph on the back cover is a picture of the barn in the internment camp Tashme, British Columbia, taken in 2019 during a family visit to Tashme by the author and family. This is where the author spent the first two years of...