Political leaders and leadership Books

Barrett provides an illuminating biography of Abraham Lincoln, tracing his life from his early years in Illinois to his tumultuous presidency during the Civil War. Drawing on primary sources and his own insightful analysis, Barrett provides a compelling...

In this charming book, John Black Gracie recounts the events surrounding a dinner held in honor of Earl Grey. Filled with anecdotes and historical context, this narrative offers a glimpse into the world of 19th century British politics and society. A...

Discover the life and legacy of Kaiser Wilhelm I, the remarkable leader who helped to shape modern Germany. From his early years and military service, to his role in the unification of Germany, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a...

This collection of biographical sketches and anecdotes offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of America's most prominent figures of the 19th century. Forney's colorful style and original research make this book a lively and engaging read,...

This book is a collection of the writings of George Washington, one of the founding fathers of the United States. It includes his personal letters, speeches, and other important documents that provide insight into his life and the early history of...

In this engaging and well-researched book, Carrie Douglas Wright tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's first love, Ann Rutledge. Drawing on historical documents and personal correspondence, Wright explores the nature of Lincoln's relationship with...

The Mission of Adet is a political memoir written by Horace Herbert Bass, detailing the turbulent years of the French Revolution from his vantage point as the French envoy to the United States. Through his vivid and unflinching writing, Bass captures the...

This gripping memoir offers a firsthand account of life as a Member of Parliament during the late 19th century. With vivid descriptions of parliamentary debates and political wrangling, as well as personal reflections on the challenges of public service,...

A historical survey of notable political figures in New Zealand, focusing on their contributions to the country's development and growth.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

Gain insight into the world of early 19th century British politics in A Political Diary 1828-1830. As a member of Parliament during a time of great upheaval and change, Edward Law provides a firsthand account of the events and personalities that shaped...

Ces mémoires de l'homme politique et révolutionnaire français Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, offrent un aperçu fascinant de l'époque révolutionnaire en France. Les lecteurs découvriront un personnage complexe et intéressant qui a joué un rôle...

A Memoir of Hugh Lawson White is a biographical work that recounts the life and political career of Hugh Lawson White, a 19th century Tennessee statesman who served as a judge on the state's supreme court and as a US senator. The book includes...

This compilation of Abraham Lincoln's most remarkable utterances provides valuable insights into the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents. With a detailed sketch of his life and contributions from several authors, this book is an...

This meticulously researched biography of America's first president provides a comprehensive look at his leadership, his impact on the world, and his enduring legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

This biography provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and career of Spencer Perceval, one of the most prominent politicians and statesmen of the early 19th century. The authors draw on a wide range of primary sources, including...

The Life of Charles Stewart Parnell is a two-volume biography of the Irish political leader by Richard Barry O'Brien. Parnell was a key figure in the Irish Home Rule movement and a member of Parliament from 1875 until his death in 1891. The biography...

Lord Augustus William Frederick Spencer Loftus was a key player in British diplomacy during the mid-19th century, serving as ambassador to multiple countries including Russia, Prussia, and the United States. In this memoir, he looks back on his career...

A fascinating look at the lives and final resting places of America's presidents, from George Washington to Franklin D. Roosevelt. This book provides insight into each president's accomplishments and failures, as well as the circumstances surrounding...

Explore the life of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, a prominent British diplomat and governor-general of Canada in the late 19th century. This detailed biography, written by Sir Alfred Comyn Lyall, provides a glimpse into the political and personal life...

Delve into an important figure in British politics in the late 18th century with this paper on Henry Cruger, read before the New York Historical Society in 1859. Through his close work with Edmund Burke in the British Parliament, Cruger played a...

Charles Biddle was an American statesman and revolutionary who served as Vice President of Pennsylvania during the Revolutionary War. In this autobiography, he provides a firsthand account of his experiences in the Continental Army and as a member of the...

Louis Gabriel Michaud raconte l'histoire politique et privée de Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, ses voyages diplomatiques, ses amitiés et ennemis ainsi que son rôle dans les affaires de l'état. Le livre est suivi d'un extrait des mémoires inédits de M. de...

A memoir of Augustus W. Bradford, former Governor of Maryland. This book provides insight into his life and political career, including his efforts to maintain neutrality during the Civil War. It also discusses his views on the state of the Union and the...

Cocktail Hour Meets ... A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION is the second in a series of back-of-the-napkin cocktail books resulting from quarantining at home during Covid-19. Little did anyone know when authors Jeremy Cooper and Andy Klausner published Cocktail...

The presidency of George W. Bush has been a curious one: born in contention, challenged by the most dramatic foreign directed attack on American soil, and transformed by a combination of crisis and conflict that has generated considerable support...

Draws on previously inaccessible family archives to penetrate the anonymity and public reticence of one of Britains great twentieth century civil servants. Gowers was highly influential in public policy throughout his long civil service career, which...

Many people have wondered about the life-long relationship between Joan Wicken and Julius Nyerere, Tanzania's stalwart and founding president. This book provides the first in-depth window into the life of this British woman, who was in many ways...

Steven Wondu left school at a young age and strayed into the Anyanya Army for a short stint before he was released to wander in the bushes of Eastern follows Wondu's trails from the bushes of South Sudan and attempts to synthesize the historical...

This rich conversational auto-biography tells the story of the political life of Ndeh Ntumazah who was born in Mankon in 1926, spent the best part of his life suffering and sacrificing for the freedom of Cameroon, and died in London on January 21, 2010,...

Sonny Kaniho: A Profile in Hawaiian Courage chronicles Sonny's labor of aloha (love) to bring about change and reform within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), an institution created by the US Congress in 1920 to return Hawaiians to the 'aina...

In Necessary Leadership, Billy Wisneski examines the early life and presidency of Rutherford B Hayes while applying three leadership qualities that are necessary for successful leaders - humility, integrity and accountability. These qualities are not the...

Mohammad Hatta, the first Vice President and joint proclaimer of the Republic of Indonesia, was a man who devoted almost his entire life to an ideal. From his early years until his death in 1980, the issue of Indonesian freedom overshadowed all other...

Presenting the 1937 diaries of John F. Kennedy's tour of Europe, this volume offers insights into his early experiences on a continent under the shadow of Nazism.In 1937, while still a student, John F. Kennedy undertook a grand tour of Europe with his...

Unabridged original version, with Translation and Historical Notes and actual Images of George Washington's "Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation," offered here for chump change.Copied out by hand, Washington's "Rules of...

Who wrote this novel?      J I Vatanen was not a real person; he was a heteronym-a characterized pseudonym-of a strange Finnish author named Algot Untola, who was arrested as a Red agitator at the end of the Finnish Civil...

Well, as I say, I found myself on a certain night a partaker of all this cheerfulness. I was one guest among many; there were explorers and ambassadors and great scientific personages and judges, and the author who has given the world the best laughter...

This readable book reveals how people can apply the leadership wisdom of Winston Churchill to enhance the quality of their personal and professional lives.

First published in 1919, John Atkinson Hobson's "Richard Cobden - The International Man" is a detailed biography of the life and work of English manufacturer, radical and liberal statesman Richard Cobden (1804 - 1865). Contents include: "Cobden's...

From Truman to the 21st Century details personal observations of significant historical events and the impact of these events on our culture during the second half of the 20th century and the threshold of the 21st century. The content is based on actual...

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