Political leaders and leadership Books

This book is the first complete biography of Raphael Lemkin, the father of the United Nations Genocide Convention, based on his papers; and shows how his campaign for an international treaty succeeded. In addition, the book covers Lemkin's inauguration...

Patrick Pearse was not only a leader of the 1916 Easter Rising but also one of the main ideologues of physical-force nationalism in Ireland. Based on much new material, this book provides an intimate account of the development of his ideas on cultural...

Mahathir Mohamad turned Malaysia into one of the developing worlds most successful economies. He adopted pragmatic economic policies alongside repressive political measures and showed that Islam was compatible with representative government and...

Nabih Berri has been a key figure in the Lebanese and Shi'ite politics for the last three decades. As the leader of the Shi'ite Amal movement since 1980 and as the Lebanese Speaker since 1992, Berri has played a major role in all political events and...

It has often been said of Herbert Hoover that his accomplishments even before he became president were adequate to ensure him an important place in American history, even without his service in the White House. It is equally true that his achievements...

Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Labour Biography maintains the standard of original and thorough scholarship for which the series has earned its outstanding reputation. A unique study of nineteenth and twentieth century British history, each entry is...

Regarding martial arts or cognition, I beseeched a political "pasture" in my experiences. The past, the present and the future, all described by one meadow covered in grass. The wind blew past my bedroom window and I heard the monkey's footsteps thumping...

When the stability of American life was threatened by the Great Depression, the decisive and visionary policy contained in FDR's New Deal offered America a way forward. In this groundbreaking work, William E. Leuchtenburg traces the evolution of what was...

In this extraordinary memoir, John F. Kennedy's closest advisor recounts in full for the first time his experience counseling Kennedy through the most dramatic moments in American history. Illuminating, revelatory, and gripping, Counselor is the...

""A Trip Up The Volga To The Fair Of Nijni-Novgorod"" is a travelogue written by Henry Alexander Munro-Butler-Johnstone in 1875. The book follows the author's journey up the Volga River to the famous fair of Nijni-Novgorod, which was one of the largest...

A Wanderer In Venice is a travelogue written by Edward Verrall Lucas, first published in 1914. The book is a detailed account of Lucas's experiences as he wanders through the streets and canals of Venice, Italy. The author provides a vivid description of...

A Voyage Round The World V1: In The Years 1800- 1804, In Which The Author Visited The Principal Islands In The Pacific Ocean (1805) is a travelogue written by John Turnbull. The book describes Turnbull's journey around the world from 1800 to 1804, during...

""A Visit to Mexico V2"" is a travelogue written by William Parish Robertson in 1853. The book chronicles his journey from the West India Islands to Yucatan and the United States, with observations and adventures along the way. The author describes the...

""A Vindication Of The Character And Public Services Of Andrew Jackson"" is a book written by Henry Lee in 1828. The book is a response to the ""Richmond Address"" signed by Chapman Johnson, which contained accusations against Andrew Jackson's character...

A Village In Picardy is a historical fiction novel written by Ruth Louise Gaines and published in 1918. The story is set in a small village in the Picardy region of France during World War I. The novel revolves around the lives of the villagers and how...

""A Tour Through Holland: Along The Right And Left Banks Of The Rhine, To The South Of Germany, In The Summer And Autumn Of 1806 (1807)"" is a travelogue written by John Carr. The book details the author's travels through Holland, exploring both the...

A Tale of the French Revolution is a historical novel written by Francis Osbern Giffard and first published in 1870. The novel is set during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution, which took place between 1789 and 1799. The story follows the...

A Tour To Worthing: Or Idle Hours Not Idly Spent, Containing A Slight Sketch Of The Country, Anecdotes, Etc. (1806) is a book written by an author with the initial ""G."" The book is about a tour to Worthing, a seaside town in England, and the various...

""A Tour Through Germany V2: Particularly Along The Banks Of The Rhine, Mayne, Etc. And That Part Of The Palatinate, Rhingaw"" is a travelogue written by Wilhelm Render in 1801. The book describes the author's journey through Germany, specifically along...

""A Tour Through Cornwall, In The Autumn Of 1808"" is a travelogue written by Richard Warner and published in 1809. The book details Warner's journey through the county of Cornwall in the southwest of England during the autumn season of 1808. The author...

""A Tour in Dalmatia, Albania, and Montenegro"" is a travelogue written by William Frederick Wingfield in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through the regions of Dalmatia, Albania, and Montenegro, with a focus on the...

""A Summer Ramble in Syria V1: With a Tartar Trip from Aleppo to Stamboul"" is a travelogue written by Vere Monro and first published in 1835. The book chronicles Monro's journey through Syria during the summer months, providing detailed descriptions of...

""A Summer Visit of Three Rhode Islanders to the Massachusetts Bay in 1651"" is a historical account written by Henry Melville King in 1896. The book details the journey of three Rhode Islanders who traveled to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the summer...

""A Sketch of the History of Fife and Kinross: A Study in Scottish History and Character"" is a book written by Aeneas James George Mackay in 1890. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Fife and Kinross, two regions in Scotland, and...

""Notes of a Tour Through the Northwest Territory"" is a travelogue written by Alexander Sutherland in 1882. The book offers a detailed account of Sutherland's journey through the then-untamed Northwest Territory of the United States. The author provides...

A Study of Mexico is a book written by David Ames Wells in 1887. The book is a comprehensive study of the history, culture, economy, and politics of Mexico. It covers topics such as the Aztec civilization, the Spanish conquest, the Mexican War of...

A Southern Home In War Times is a memoir written by Rose Harlow Warren and originally published in 1914. The book recounts the author's experiences as a young woman living in the American South during the Civil War. Warren provides a vivid and detailed...

A Sketch of Shakespeare is a book written by William Leighton in 1879. The book provides an overview of the life and works of William Shakespeare, the famous playwright and poet from the Elizabethan era. Leighton delves into the historical context of...

A Six Weeks������� Scamper Through France And Italy is a travelogue written by C. T. B. in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the author's six-week journey through France and Italy, exploring the cities, towns, and villages he visited. The author...

""A Short Narrative Of The Late Campaign Of The British Army Under The Orders Of The Earl Of Chatham"" is a historical account written by John Squire in 1810. The book documents the military campaign led by the Earl of Chatham, which took place in the...

""A Short History Of The Naval And Military Operations In Egypt From 1798 To 1802"" is a historical account of the British military campaign in Egypt during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Authored by John M. Burgoyne and originally published in...

A Short History of Switzerland is a book written by Karl Dandliker and published in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Switzerland, from its early beginnings to the late 19th century. The book begins with the geological...

A Short History Of Rhode Island is a historical book written by George Washington Greene and first published in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Rhode Island, one of the original thirteen colonies of America. The author...

""A Short History Of Prime Ministers In Great Britain"" is a historical book written by Eustace Budgell in 1733. The book provides a brief overview of the Prime Ministers who have held office in Great Britain up until that time. It includes information...

A Short History of Parliament is a book written by Skottowe and Britiffe Constable in 1887. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the British Parliament, from its earliest origins to the 19th century. It examines the development of...

""A Short History Of The Scottish Highlands And Isles"" is a historical book written by William Cook Mackenzie in 1906. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Scottish Highlands and Isles, covering the period from the earliest times...

A Short History Of The English Bar is a book written by Bernard William Kelly and first published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the English legal profession, focusing specifically on the role and development of the...

""A Short History of Spain"" is a historical book written by Mary Platt Parmele and published in 1906. The book covers the history of Spain from ancient times to the early 20th century, providing a comprehensive overview of the country's political,...

""A Short History of Oregon"" is a book written by Sidona Viola Johnson in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Oregon, covering topics such as early discoveries, the Lewis and Clark exploration, settlement, government,...

""A Short History of Italy: 476-1900"" is a book written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Italy from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD to the end of the 19th century...

A Popular History of England Volume 2, written by Fran�����ois Guizot and published in 1876, is a comprehensive account of the history of England from its earliest times to the accession of Queen Victoria. The book covers a wide range of topics including...

""A Porter Pedigree"" is a genealogical account of the ancestry and descendants of Samuel and Martha Perley Porter, who lived in Chester, New Hampshire. The book was written by Juliet Porter and published in 1907. It provides a comprehensive look at the...

A Pioneer Outline History Of Northwestern Pennsylvania is a historical book written by William James McKnight in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the northwestern region of Pennsylvania, which includes the counties of...

A Pilgrimage In Europe And America V1: Leading To The Discovery Of The Sources Of The Mississippi And Bloody River is a travelogue written by J. Costantino Beltrami in 1828. The book chronicles the author's journey through Europe and America, as he seeks...