Biography: historical, political and military

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When Don Reid published Eyewitness in 1973, the chronicle of his conversion from a supporter of the death penalty to an ardent opponent, the book was an immediate sensation.

As New Labour's first period of government picks up steam, we find Bernard Donoughue working as a minister at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food.

Sovereignty generally refers to a particular national territory, the inviolability of the nations borders, and the right of that nation to protect its borders and ensure internal stability.

The life and times of a uniquely American testamentIn his retirement, Thomas Jefferson edited the New Testament with a penknife and glue, removing all mention of miracles and other supernatural events.

Every single person in America was touched by the events of World War II.

War Hitler, dessen Name für Diktatur, Krieg und Völkermord steht, das zwangsläufige Resultat der deutschen Geschichte?

How Machiavelli's Christianity shaped his political thoughtTo many readers of The Prince, Machiavelli appears to be deeply un-Christian or even anti-Christian, a cynic who thinks rulers should use religion only to keep their subjects in check.

As William Nester asserts in The Age of Jackson, it takes quite a leader to personify an age.

This approachable guide meets health and social sciences scholars at their level--either as a reference text or as an enchanting but practical read--and walks them through each stage of their academic publishing journey.

A dramatic, first-hand account of the pioneering life in the Weststeamboating on the Missouri and the gold rush to California.

Moral paragon, public servant, founding father; scoundrel, opportunist, womanizing phony: There are many Benjamin Franklins.

In a mere one thousand days, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy created an entrancing public persona that has remained intact for more than a half-century.

Queen of the Desert is the compelling story of Gertrude Bell, archaeologist, linguist, and author whose passion for the Arab peoples turned her into an architect of the independent kingdom of Iraq, a role driven by an unyielding spirit.

A British staff officer and armored vehicle commander vividly recounts his experience on the frontlines of the Falklands War.

The book chronicles the evolution of the church's political power throughout Poland's unique history.

The radicalization of Muslims and Islamic institutions in the United States, Europe, and across the Islamic world has fostered a new generation of Islamist activists, many of them willing to use violence to achieve their aims.

Elizabeth I is perhaps the most visible woman in early modern Europe, yet little attention has been paid to what she said about the difficulties of constructing her power in a patriarchal society.

Dan Showalter was Speaker Pro Tem of the California State Assembly at the outbreak of the Civil War and the exemplar of treason in the Far West among the pro-Union press.

Bernard Paget enjoyed a hugely successful military career which culminated in his top level appointments in WW2.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Amelie Rives was one of the most famous women in America.

This historical biography provides a scholarly analysis of the personal diaries of a young, freeborn mulatto woman during the Civil War years.

This book explores matters that have negatively affected the public image and led to distorted depictions of Islam from the late nineteenth century to the present.

The word cowboy conjures up vivid images of rugged men on saddled horses-men lassoing cattle, riding bulls, or brandishing guns in a shoot-out.

The partition of Ireland in 1921, and the birth of Northern Ireland as a political entity, was the work of one man above all.

A good organizer is a social arsonist who goes around setting people on fire.

Wolf Graf von Baudissin, geboren am 8.

Josef Stalin remains one of the greatest enigmas of modern history.

Lady Pamela Hickss joyously entertaining new memoir, arguably the poshest book that ever has or will be written (Newsweek), is a privileged glimpse into the lives and loves of some of the twentieth centurys leading figures.

Two leading academic scholars offer the first comprehensive source reader on the Eastern Orthodox church for the English-speaking world.

This title was originally published in 1955.

Partisan und Revolutionär, Staatspräsident Jugoslawiens, Diktator und Architekt eines alternativen sozialistischen Modells – bis heute entzieht sich Tito (1892–1980) jeder politisch und historisch eindimensionalen Zuordnung.

Keine ausführliche Beschreibung für "Wilhelm Pieck.

Politische Umbrüche sind mehr als bloße Systemwechsel; sie bestimmen massiv die Erfahrungen und das Leben der Zeitgenossen und ihre Orientierung in der eigenen (Lebens-)Geschichte.

Ronald Reagan is more than a revered and popular president--he is a hero to millions, beloved as a persuasive leader who inspired America and shaped the future more than any other modern president.

This is a story of a young lad who chose college far away from his small home town of Washington, NJ.

Few words inspire more fear in Americans these days than jihad.

From its roots as a medieval duchy to its elevation as a sovereign kingdom, Bavaria's journey is one of transformation, resilience, and ambition.

An invaluable reference book for publishers or anyone interested or in any way involved in the African book/publishing/literary scene, or writers looking for a publisher.

Drafted while events were fresh in his mind in 1942-1943, Alabama-born American diplomat George Platt Waller's memoir chronicles his war-time experience in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Brooke King has been asked over and over what it’s like to be a woman in combat, but she knows her answer is not what the public wants to hear.

This is the story of a young man's journey through World War II.