Biography: Historical, Political & Military

Reads like a fairy tale Far from frivolous, this biography draws on original research to give a nuanced account. The LadyImmerse yourself in The ...

This is the first book about a significant South African figure, Joe Modise, who worked in the shadows for much of his life. His journey took him f...

Embark on a riveting journey through the life of Lydia Komape, an unsung hero in South African history. This compelling biography delves into the r...

Thomas Stukeley was one of the most colourful characters of the Elizabethan age, whose exploits brought him fame and notoriety throughout Europe. ...

To understand the long march of events in North Carolina from secession to surrender is to understand the entire Civil War-a personal war waged by ...

Originally published in 1923, this book covers the career of Lord Shaftesbury from his early career, through Peel's government and factory legislat...

Widely regarded as one of Americas great authors, F. Scott Fitzgerald led a life of drama and extravagance that often overshadowed his writing care...

Thomas Nast (1840-1902), the founding father of American political cartooning, is perhaps best known for his cartoons portraying political parties ...

James and Grace Lee Boggs were two largely unsung but critically important figures in the black freedom struggle. James Boggs was the son of an Ala...

Often photographed in a cowboy hat with her middle finger held defiantly in the air, Florynce Flo Kennedy (1916 - 2000) left a vibrant legacy as a ...