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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...

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...

The Origin and Progress of the United States is a historical book written by Washington McCartney. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins and development of the United States of America. It covers the period from the early colonial...

""Correspondence Between Gen. Andrew Jackson And John C. Calhoun"" is a book that presents a collection of letters exchanged between two prominent figures in American history - General Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun. The letters were written during...

""The Convention That Nominated Lincoln"" by Ray, P. Orman is a historical account of the 1860 Republican National Convention in Chicago, which nominated Abraham Lincoln as the Republican Party's candidate for the presidency. The book delves into the...

The Voice of Lincoln is a book written by Reuben M. Wanamaker, which explores the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the most revered presidents in American history. The book delves into the speeches and writings of Lincoln, showcasing his...

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...

The Trent Affair: An Historical Retrospect is a book written by Charles Francis Adams that provides a detailed account of the diplomatic crisis that occurred between the United States and Great Britain during the American Civil War. The book recounts 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...

Life, Speeches, State Papers and Public Services of Gov. Oliver P. Morton is a book written by William M. French. The book is a comprehensive biography of Oliver P. Morton, who served as the Governor of Indiana during the American Civil War. The book...

This is the first part of the autobiography of Milovan Djilas, who rose to become one of the leaders of international communism. It is also the story of his native land, Montenegro, for Djilas writes, "The story of a family may be the portrait in...

"Rhis book, filled with childhood photos and reminiscences, is an engaging look at a large, close-knit family in the 1930s and '40s, albeit one more privileged than most. No doubt some of these anecdotes have been told before, but hearing them from the...

From the co-author of "Lakota Woman," which has sold more than 150,000 paperback copies, comes a compelling account detailing the unique experiences and spiritual knowledge accumulated by four generations of powerful medicine men.

In this autobiography, Njenga traces his early life right from birth in 1929, and takes the reader through the various spheres of his life. Born into poverty with minimal education Njenga ventured into business during one of the toughest times in Kenya's...

"Within the pages of this book, we embark on a compelling journey through the annals of political history, where the words and wisdom of some of the most influential figures of the past century have been meticulously curated. From the eloquence of...

In this profound historical examination, "Alexander Lukashenko: A Historical Analysis of Europe's Longest Ruling Dictator" offers an in-depth exploration into the life and leadership of Belarus's enigmatic leader. Since his ascendancy to power...

समर्पण जीवन का आनंद है और जब ये आनंद रुह के समंदर में हिलोरें ले रहा हो तो उसके अनहद संगीत से कौन अनछुआ रह सकता है? लेकिन स्वार्थ के कनफोड़ शोर में यह संगीत सुनने को कहां मिलता है? बड़े दुर्लभ होते हैं ऐसे लोग। जगदीश पीयूष ऐसे ही बिरले लोगों में हैं,...

毛泽东与林彪，一个是历史巨人，一个是一代名将，都在中国革命历史上写下重重的一笔。从井冈山初相识，到彻底决裂，最终发生令人痛心的"九一三"事件。这期间究竟有哪些鲜为人知的历史细节？为何新中国历史上会出现一个如此重大的阴谋叛变？本书将逐一揭开历史真相。Mao Zedong and Lin biao, one is the giant of history, and the other is a famous general for one generation. They both write down...

Rising to the rank of Deputy Speaker in New York State's Assembly, Arthur O. Eve blazed a trail that opened new opportunities for underrepresented and marginalized communities.Through his efforts and tireless devotion to truth, equality, and justice, he...

Cette biographie d'August Haußleiter, ancien propagandiste nazi devenu écologiste, éclaire les évolutions de sa conception politique fondée sur l'idéologie de la Volksgemeinschaft et examine les ressorts individuels et collectifs de la quête de...

The 2016 election cycle is fast becoming one of the most interesting – and most divisive – in history. Clinton. Bush. Trump. Sanders. Paul. All strong personalities vying for the attention of the electorate. From the wild statements loudly...

In the course of history, Prince Dmitri Kantemir-who was also the Prince of Moldavia, Prince of the Russian Empire, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Imperial Chancellor to Peter the Great of Russia-lived in forced exile for 22 years. He became a great...

Sequel to ‘Me and the Generals of the Revolutionary Council’Myanmar is once again at a critical crossroad with a general election and important decisions to be made. These memoirs look back to events leading up to 1960 and put on record some...

This fascinating book was first published in London 1911, with the writer relating his experiences as a professional rat and rabbit exterminator during the late 1800s. The book was written primarily as a guide to the rural art of vermin control for...

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...

The Hawks of Peace. Notes of the Russian Ambassador is a unique analytical edition where Russian Deputy Premier Dmitry Rogozin shares his notes on personalities and events that shaped the history of post-Communist Russia, believing that without...

Fred Rose's life takes us through rip-roaring tales from Australia's northern frontier to enthralling intellectual tussles over kinship systems and political dramas as he runs rings around his Petrov inquisitors.More than any other injustice, the...

David Xu ran for US Senate from PA in the GOP primary during 2021 and 2022. He ran on ashoestring budget and a prayer. There were many angry and hilarious voters along the way inthe story who helpfully inform Dave that he is dumb, ugly, and lazy. He...

<p>William Hayden English of Indiana, congressman from 1853-1861, ended his official political career one and a half months before the attack on Fort Sumter. Though his name may not be as well known as other antebellum historical figures, he...

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. This special volume about Pennsylvania includes those...

The autobiography of the 26th President of the United States.

Could anyone survive political blacklisting, stalking, harassment, age discrimination and false accusations concerning their honesty as their spouse slowly succumbs to a terminal illness? Follow Hurst's journey as he fights the tyranny emanating from...

Born in 1822, Grant was the son of an Ohio tanner. He went to West Point reluctantly and graduated in the middle of his class. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Grant was appointed by the governor to command an unruly volunteer regiment, quickly rising...

An amazing survival story which can easily pass for a thriller in the field of fiction. But it is true. Journalist Hilton Fyle packs his bags and heads back home to Sierra Leone after 20 years as a star broadcaster with the BBC in London England, during...

Sharp, incisive biographical sketches of the 83 individuals who have held the highest office of this celebrated state since 1685 when the Frenchman, Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, reigned over the territory. The author explores the lives,...

The Eloquence of Mary Astell makes an important contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the important role that women, and one woman in particular, played in the history of rhetoric. Mary Astell (1666-1731) was an unusually perceptive thinker a

Translated from personal memoirs and diaries, this is a compelling story of Anthony Hlynka, the only sitting Member of Parliament of Ukrainian origin from 1940 to 1945. Representing the constituency of Vegreville, Alberta, for the Social Credit party, Hly

In this unusual biography of one of Canada's most well-known public figures, author Frank Milligan traces the intellectual foundations on which Eugene Forsey's world-view was constructed. Starting with his middle-class Ottawa upbringing, Forsey's philosop

This work is a summary and analysis of Abraham Lincoln's religion. This study begins with a description of the earliest relations Mr. Lincoln had with religion, his parents' dedication to a sect known as the "Separate Baptists." By late adolescence,...

Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth President of the United States of America. A leader of the Republican and Progressive Parties, he was a Governor of New York and a professional historian, naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier. He was a...

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Francophone Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of the 18th century. His political philosophy influenced the Enlightenment in France and across Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the overall...

Rutherford B. Hayes is today best remembered for serving his one term as President of the United States (1877 to 1881). But how did he become the person who was elected in 1876? This classic biography, first published in late 1876 (before the election)...