Autobiography: historical, political & military books

Among the more sensational espionage cases of the Cold War were those of Moscow's three British spies - Kim Philby,...  Read More >>

In this powerful memoir, the author describes her relationship and final encounter with her mother, who abandoned...  Read More >>

This book is an extraordinary day-to-day documentary of the Civil War's most infamous Confederate prison, Camp Sumter,...  Read More >>

In this powerful memoir, the author describes her relationship and final encounter with her mother, who abandoned...  Read More >>

This exceptionally interesting biography brings Robert FitzRoy--captain of the Beagle--out of Charles Darwin's shadow...  Read More >>

2004 marks the 100th anniversary of Tommy Douglas's birth, and the beginning of production of a CBC mini-series...  Read More >>

"A former Nixon White House strategist, Phillips details the making of the Bush family dynasty across four generations,...  Read More >>

Sasson paints an intimate portrait of one woman's incredible life under the regime of Saddam Hussein. Once a privileged...  Read More >>

This is a biography of George W Bush and the hugely influential Bush dynasty, by Kitty Kelley.  Read More >>

** An uncommonly well-written political memoir by a man who has been at the heart of government for a generation....  Read More >>

Wiencek's revelatory narrative, based on a meticulous examination of private papers, court records, and voluminous...  Read More >>

First published in 1891, this biography of Pitt the Younger remains unmatched for its succinct coverage of Pitt's...  Read More >>

This biography tells the story of the part played by John Murray Forbes in the development of the railroad system...  Read More >>

This landmark work in British historiography covers in detail Bolingbroke's actions as well as his political philosophy....  Read More >>

This landmark work in British historiography covers in detail Bolingbroke's actions as well as his political philosophy....  Read More >>

A riveting combination of diary entry and commentary on the Blair government since its re-election in 2001, this...  Read More >>

"The first major biography of legendary war correspondent Martha Gellhorn casts ""a vivid spotlight on one of the...  Read More >>

John A. O'Brien has crafted the terrifying, inspiring, and true tale of the struggles of the Jesuit missionaries...  Read More >>

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Outstanding figures who have shaped the path of history are profiled in these handsome, inexpensive volumes. These...  Read More >>

An autobiography by a native of Hillsboro, Texas. The author mixes his sweet memories of youth in the cotton blossom...  Read More >>

Outstanding figures who have shaped the path of history are profiled in these handsome, inexpensive volumes. These...  Read More >>

The inspirational story of Pat Tillman's incredible, heroic journey, this book explores his choice to quit the National...  Read More >>

This exciting new book details the history of the U.S. Navy carrier USS America (CVA/CV-66), and other ships bearing...  Read More >>