Political leaders and leadership Books

Abraham Lincoln: The Nation's Leader in the Great Struggle Through Which was Maintained the Existence is a stirring tribute to one of America's greatest statesmen. Published shortly after Lincoln's death, this book offers a detailed account of his life...

Véritable géant de l'histoire américaine, Abraham Lincoln est l'un des présidents les plus célèbres des États-Unis. Dans ce livre classique, César Pascal examine l'impact de Lincoln sur la politique américaine et la guerre civile, explorant la...

Kellogg's insightful and sympathetic biography of Herbert Hoover sheds new light on the complex personality of one of America's greatest statesmen. Combining rigorous research with engaging prose, this book provides a compelling portrait of a man whose...

Gain a deeper understanding of one of Britain's most enigmatic prime ministers, Lord Rosebery, in this insightful biography. Chronicling his life, achievements, and famous speeches, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the politics and...

John Russell provides a firsthand account of the political events shaping Europe during the 19th century in this memoir spanning his life from 1813 to 1873. He served as a member of parliament and British ambassador to Berlin, and his account includes...

Henry Fox, First Lord Holland is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important politicians of the 18th century. Thad Weed Riker explores Fox's career as a member of parliament, diplomat, and political operator, and analyzes his impact on British...

Biographical Sketches of Eminent American Statesmen is a fascinating collection of biographies of some of the most important figures in American political history. Written by Benjamin Franklin Perry, a prominent attorney and politician, it includes...

A biography of Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, a prominent British statesman and novelist of the 19th century. This book provides insight into Disraeli's life, career, and political philosophy, and explores his enduring contributions to...

Amos Tuck was a prominent politician and reformer in 19th-century America, known for his efforts to promote transparency and accountability in government. This biography offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of a key figure in American...

This biography of Andrew Jackson offers a detailed account of his life, from his humble beginnings on the frontier to his rise as a military hero and eventual presidency. Colyar examines Jackson's political beliefs, his controversial actions as...

This memoir, written by Arnold-Forster's daughter, offers an intimate portrait of a Victorian statesman who played a key role in shaping British policy at the turn of the twentieth century. Arnold-Forster served as a member of Parliament and held various...

Lord Hobhouse was a prominent liberal politician in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This memoir, written by his sons, provides a fascinating account of his life and political career, including his involvement in the labor movement and...

The Right Honourable Sir James Stephen was a prominent British barrister and politician of the 19th century. He served as a Member of Parliament and was also involved in the abolition of slavery. This biography, written by his daughter Caroline Emelia...

A biography of Henry John Temple, a British statesman who served as Prime Minister twice in the mid-19th century. The book covers Palmerston's political career, his foreign policies, and his personal life, providing a rich portrait of an important figure...

A detailed and engaging biography of one of the most important figures of nineteenth-century British politics. Offers fascinating insights into the social, political, and cultural contexts of his life and work.This work has been selected by scholars as...

In this definitive biography, Bernard C. Steiner offers a penetrating and insightful portrait of one of the most influential politicians of the Civil War era. Drawing on primary sources and a deep understanding of the political landscape of the time,...

Charles H. Atherton's Memoir of the Hon. Joshua Atherton is a fascinating look at a 19th century politician and businessman. Joshua Atherton was a United States Senator from New Hampshire who was also involved in the textile industry. This book offers a...

In this compelling biography, Harold Begbie tells the story of Albert, Fourth Earl Grey, a controversial figure in British politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Grey was instrumental in passing important reforms, including the extension...

Joseph-Henri Gisquet était un homme politique et préfet de police français sous Louis-Philippe. Dans ses mémoires, Gisquet discute de sa carrière politique et ses années passées en tant que préfet de police. Ce livre fournit des informations historiques...

Una raccolta degli scritti del Conte di Cavour, uno dei padri della nazione italiana, che racconta la sua vita e il suo lavoro politico.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

This is a reprint of the eulogy delivered for senator Isidor Rayner by Senator Joseph Irwin France on February 12th, 1913. In it, France praises Rayner's commitment to his constituents and his work on a variety of issues affecting Maryland and the US...

This insightful biography takes a closer look at the early life of Abraham Lincoln to explore the roots of his legendary integrity. Written by Alonzo and John Rothschild, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, leadership, and...

This book provides a detailed account of the life and public services of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. It includes his most important state papers and is written by two renowned historians, George Bancroft and John S...

This biography of ex-governor Charles Jones Jenkins is a fascinating look at the life of one of Georgia's most prominent citizens. The biography is well-researched, informative, and a must-read for anyone interested in Georgia history.This work has been...

This book contains the addresses made by members of Congress in honor of Charles Sumner, a prominent politician and leader of the anti-slavery movement in the United States. The speeches provide insight into Sumner's character, accomplishments, and...

The biography of General James H. Lane, a vehement anti-slavery advocate who led the fight against pro-slavery forces in Kansas. Speer gives readers an in-depth look into Lane's life from his early days as a lawyer, to his notorious role in the...

This book is a collection of anecdotes and stories about Abraham Lincoln, many of which were collected and shared by those who knew him personally. It includes stories from various points in Lincoln's life, and gives readers a sense of his personality...

A richly detailed biography of the influential American statesman William H. Seward, known for his role in the abolition of slavery and his service as Secretary of State under presidents Lincoln and Johnson. Baker draws on a wealth of primary sources to...

This book provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a young Russian girl who was exiled to Siberia for her political beliefs. It details her childhood in a peasant family, her arrest and imprisonment, and her miraculous escape to freedom. It is...

William Henry Harrison is remembered today primarily for his brief presidency--he died only 32 days after taking office. But as this biography from 1840 makes clear, Harrison was a major figure in American politics for many years before his presidency. A...

Tom O'Lincoln's moving political memoir is a testament to a life worth living, in the ranks of those fighting for human liberation. Tom became politicised in the turbulent 1960s and spent decades writing, organising and travelling in a lifelong effort to...

"The Mandate of Stone Jones - Never Give Up," is a compelling 2-part story chronicling his life. The content in Part I is secular in nature, and it focuses on his past from childhood in Philadelphia to the many years he lived in Europe. Stone also...

George! A comprehensive guide devoted exclusively to George Washington. The subject range goes beyond the conventional, and includes much about his personal and family life, correspondence, business dealings and more. The illustrated, A to Z format and...

Originally published in 1919, The Iron Hunter is the autobiography of one of Michigan's most influential and flamboyant historical figures: the reporter, publisher, explorer, politician, and twenty-seventh governor of Michigan, Chase Salmon Osborn...

First published in 1958 by Charles Scribner’s Sons, Independent Man is the only book-length biography of one of Michigan’s most remarkable men. His many careers embraced both the business and political spheres.Couzens was a prominent...

The Coming of the Friars Minor to England and Germany is a historical book written by A. G. Little. It provides a detailed account of the arrival of the Franciscan order, also known as the Friars Minor, in England and Germany during the 13th century. 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...

Sandow's Magazine of Physical Culture, July to December 1899 is a comprehensive guide to physical fitness and bodybuilding written by Eugen Sandow, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century physical culture movement. The book is a...

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...

Few first ladies have enjoyed a better reputation among historians than Edith Kermit Roosevelt. Aristocratic and sophisticated, tasteful and discreet, she managed the White House with a sure hand. Her admirers say that she never slipped in carrying out...

A whole country watched him become leader of the political party One Nation in Queensland. Then a whole country watched as he was brought to his knees, forced to resign from a foreign media set up that cost him his career, his reputation and nearly his...

This new biography provides a full account of Leon Trotsky's political life, based upon a wealth of primary sources, including previously unpublished material. Ian D. Thatcher paints a new picture of Trotsky's standing in Russian and world history. Key...

Yegor Gaidar, the first post-Soviet prime minister of Russia and one of the principal architects of its historic transformation to a market economy, here presents his lively account of governing in the tumultuous early 1990s. Though still in his forties,...