Political leaders and leadership Books

Grassroots Commentary: Mao Zedong and the Chinese Cultural Revolution is the first attempt at the grassroots level to analyse Mao’s role in shaping contemporary China. A former engineer working with fundamental materials such as bricks, rocks,...

JOHN KNOX by G. R. PEARCE CONTENTS Chapter I. 1505-1547 Birth and parentage George Wishart Knox becomes Reformer relations between Scotland and England Cardinal Beaton assassination in St. Andrews Knox joins the rebels appointed preacher siege and...

"Those Christians were too holy for me!""Those Muslims were too strict for me"."All I wanted to be more than anything in theworld was to be a Muslim,but my mother would not hear of it."I knew I was angry with God, but I didn't knowI was serving on the...

This story is a work inspired by the real life of the hard-working Frank W. Boykin, who demonstrated, developed, and was determined to devote every day of his life to the City,State, Nation, family and friends. He gave God credit for all his successes...

"Cercano esta el momento en que veremos si el pueblo manda, si el pueblo ordena, si el pueblo es el pueblo y no una multitud anonima de siervos". Jorge Eliecer Gaitan.En este libro narro lo que sucedio desde el 9 de abril de 1948 hasta junio de 1992, en...

In this fourth installment of Nathan Aguinaga's memoirs, he addresses the growing political divide in the United States of America. Nearly twenty years ago, after spending the first half of his life as a Democrat in a family of Democrats, Nathan...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. Included in this first volume are biographies and grave...

John Chester Miller's 1936 biography of Boston's leading Son of Liberty. Sam Adams was instrumental in fomenting rebellion in the American colonies as an ardent patriot. Adams was a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts and a signer of the...

The real danger of Soviet deception during the fall of communism is exposed in this startling account that takes a firsthand look behind the Iron Curtain.Learn how the KGB sought world domination, starting with the USSR. Read the shocking facts about the...

Pat Harrison: The New Deal Yearsby Martha H. SwainByron Patton "Pat" Harrison was chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance during the New Deal, and under his tutelage the committee handled many of the major measures of the decade. Harrison brought to...

"Ken...Ken! Can you hear me?!" I could hear Debbie's voice and feel her hand pushing on my arm, but I could not respond. Nine months after his last political campaign, Ken Summers began an unexpected campaign against life threatening West Nile Virus...

This early work by Henri Barbusse is on the social and political history of Russia. Barbusse was a French author and a member of the Communist Party. This particular work is on the life and times of the Russian leader Stalin.

Surgundo is a historical novel written by Thomas G. Stevenson and first published in 1837. The story is set in the early 16th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Surgundo as he travels from his homeland of Scotland to the court of...

Sunlight In The Shade is a novel written by Mary Amelia Jones and originally published in 1858. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Edith, as she navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her place in the world. Edith is a young woman...

Speeches on Great Questions of the Day is a collection of speeches delivered by William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British statesman and four-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, in the year 1870. The book is a compilation of Gladstone's speeches...

The book ""Speeches of William Ewart Gladstone: With a Sketch of His Life (1885)"" is a collection of speeches delivered by William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British politician and statesman of the 19th century. The book also includes a brief...

Speeches of Lord Randolph Churchill: With a Sketch of His Life (1885) is a collection of speeches delivered by the British politician and statesman, Lord Randolph Churchill. The book includes a brief biography of Churchill's life, as well as transcripts...

The book ""Speeches of George Canning: Delivered on Public Occasions in Liverpool (1825)"" is a collection of speeches given by George Canning, a British statesman and politician, during his visit to Liverpool in 1825. The speeches cover a range of...

Speech of Thomas R. Marshall, Governor of Indiana: Accepting the Democratic Nomination for Vice President of the United States (1912) is a historical document that captures the speech given by Thomas R. Marshall, the Governor of Indiana, when he accepted...

The book ""Some Account Of The Ancient Earldom Of Carric: To Which Are Prefixed Notices Of The Earldom After It Came Into The Families Of De Bruce And Stewart"" is written by Andrew Carrick and was published in 1857. The book provides a detailed...

Soldier Men is a novel written by Yeo in the year 1917. The book revolves around the lives of soldiers during World War I. The story follows the journey of three friends - Tom, Dick, and Harry - who join the army together and are sent to fight in France...

Socialists And Socialism (1910) is a book written by Thomas Edward Watson, an American politician, lawyer, and writer. In this book, Watson provides an overview of the history and principles of socialism, a political and economic theory that advocates...

The Socialist Campaign Book, originally published in 1908 by Joseph Medill Patterson, is a comprehensive guide to the socialist movement in the United States. The book provides an overview of the history of socialism, its principles and goals, and the...

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...

Shifting Scenes In Theatrical Life is a book written by Eliza Winstanley and originally published in 1864. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of theatre during the 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a professional actress...

Shakespeare Notes is a book written by Friedrich August Leo in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the works of William Shakespeare, covering all of his plays and sonnets. It provides an in-depth analysis of each play, including the plot,...

""Secret Service in South Africa"" is a non-fiction book written by Douglas Blackburn and published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of Blackburn's experiences as a secret service agent in South Africa during the Second Boer War (1899-1902)...

The book ""Secret History Of The Perfidies, Intrigues, And Corruptions Of The Tyler Dynasty: With The Mysteries Of Washington City"" was written by Hiram Cumming and published in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the political and social climate...

Secret Correspondence Connected With Mr. Pitt�������s Return To Office In 1804 is a book written by William Pitt, a British politician who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1783 until his death in 1806. The book was published in 1852, long...

El libro ""Revoluci������n Cubana (1896)"" escrito por Carlos M. Urien, es un relato detallado sobre el movimiento revolucionario en Cuba durante el a�����o 1896. El autor narra los sucesos que llevaron a la lucha armada de los cubanos contra el gobierno...

""Recreations Of A Sportsman V1"" is a book written by William Pitt Lennox and originally published in 1862. The book is a collection of essays and stories about the author's experiences as a sportsman, including hunting, fishing, and shooting. The book...

Recollections of the Court Room: Or Narratives, Scenes and Anecdotes from Courts of Justice is a book written by Peter Burke and published in 1859. The book provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of the mid-19th century, as seen through the...

Das Buch ""Bismarck, 1888-1898: Nach Authentischen Quellen"" wurde im Jahr 1899 von E. Von Redern ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Biographie �����ber Otto von Bismarck, der von 1871 bis 1890 als erster Reichskanzler des Deutschen Reiches...

Aux Soldats (1786) est un livre �����crit par Louis de Boussanelle. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage qui s'adresse aux soldats de l'arm�����e fran�����aise de l'�����poque. Le livre est divis����� en plusieurs chapitres qui abordent diff�����rents sujets en...

An Invalid's Day: Thoughts On Invalid Life (1877) is a book written by an anonymous author that explores the experiences and challenges of living with a chronic illness or disability. The book is a collection of reflections and observations on the daily...

Salmon Fishing In Canada, By A Resident (1860) is a book written by James Edward Alexander, detailing his experiences and observations while fishing for salmon in Canada. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of...

""Records of the Rough Riders, Twentieth Battalion Imperial Yeomanry: Boer War, 1899-1902"" is a historical book written by H.G. McKenzie and published in 1907. The book is a detailed account of the experiences of the Rough Riders, a group of British...

Letters And Messages Of Rutherford B. Hayes, President Of The United States: Together With Letter Of Acceptance And Inaugural Address (1881) is a collection of letters and messages written by Rutherford B. Hayes, who served as the 19th President of the...

Naval Yarns, Letters, and Anecdotes is a collection of historical accounts that recount the bravery and adventures of sailors, pirates, and privateers from the years 1616 to 1831. Written by William Henry Long, this book compiles stories of sea fights,...

""Jack Hopeton: Or The Adventures Of A Georgian"" is a novel written by William Wilberforce Turner and first published in 1860. The story follows the life of Jack Hopeton, a young man from Georgia who sets out on a journey to explore the world beyond his...

""In The Camp Of Cornwallis"" is a historical novel by Everett Titsworth Tomlinson, published in 1902. The book tells the story of Reuben Denton, a young man who finds himself caught up in the New Jersey Campaign of 1777 during the American Revolutionary...

The Adventures of Dunsterforce, written by Lionel Charles Dunsterville and published in 1920, is a memoir of the author's experiences leading a British military mission during World War I. The book chronicles the adventures of Dunsterforce, a small unit...

""Ireland and Its Rulers, Since 1829: Part 1"" is a historical book written by Daniel Owen Madden in 1843. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political and social developments in Ireland since the passage of the Catholic Emancipation Act in...

""Notes on Haiti V1: Made During a Residence in That Republic"" is a historical book written by Charles Mackenzie in 1830. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations during his residence in Haiti, which was then known as the...

Occasional Papers And Addresses Of An American Lawyer (1920) is a collection of writings and speeches by Henry Waters Taft, an American lawyer and brother of President William Howard Taft. The book covers a wide range of topics related to law and...

Naples In The Nineties: A Sequel To Naples In 1888 (1897) is a book written by Eustace Neville-Rolfe. The book is a sequel to Neville-Rolfe's earlier work, Naples In 1888, and provides a detailed account of the city of Naples during the 1890s. The author...

In Search Of A Siberian Klondike is a historical book written by Washington Baker Vanderlip in 1903. The book is an account of Vanderlip's journey to Siberia in search of gold during the Klondike gold rush of the late 1800s. The book details his...