Biography: historical, political and military

Tale of Two Pateros chronicles the collective endeavors and triumphs in achieving sisterhood unity of the peoples of Pateros City in Washington State and Pateros in the Philippines, sparked by the circumstantial encounter and curious exploration of a group of Filipino-American travelers motoring back from a Canada visit.

Who qualifies as the worst of Roman emperors and why?

This is a marvelous book that explores the life story of Lloyd C.

A frank and fascinating history of forty of Europe's most loony, deluded, and downright dangerous monarchs.

April 14, 1865.

Wordie's career as both an explorer and academic geologist opened up his participation in Shackleton's epic Endurance expedition of 1914-1916, where he proved one of the most resilient of those stranded in appalling conditions on Elephant Island.

This unique full-length English biography of Varus reassesses how he has been held responsible for one of the most infamous and humiliating defeats in Roman history.

Follow the Squirrel through the tough gang infested Bungalow Belt neighborhoods of Chicago as a member of the Gaylords street gang.

Putin is the highly personal biography of Russia's leader - a man many regard as the world's most interesting politician - and is the result of six years of research by the authors.

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The book is a compilation of twelve short stories.

In this unforgettable memoir, the Navy SEALs’ most trusted translator—a man who is credited with saving countless American lives and became a legend in the special-ops community—tells his inspiring story for the first time.

This story began on October 10, 1953.

A fascinating personal account of a libertarian feminist agnostic who discovered a dynamic faith.

My journey, my struggle, and my painHave you ever been compromised by evil and spiritual warfare?

Tout jeune militant du Parti progressiste-conservateur, Brian Mulroney rêvait de devenir un jour premier ministre du Canada.

The New York Times bestselling author celebrates Mandela's liberation and his fight for freedom with this collection of rare and historic photographs.

A Union soldier recounts his capture and daring escape from a Texas POW camp in this rollicking Civil War memoir.

Battling the enemy, alcoholism, and post-traumatic stress disorder--often at the same time--requires superhuman strength.

Military history continues to evolve and grow.

The members of the armed services of America are some of the finest people in the world.

Get the Summary of Drew Gilpin Faust's Necessary Trouble in 20 minutes.

On My Way Home is part-memoir/part-inspiration and insights drawn from the author's life experiences to highlight the practicality and power of surrendering one's life to the government of biblical principles: faith, love, obedience to God's Word, and intimacy with God.

Discover the captivating rise and fall of William Paget, as he emerges from obscurity to become one of Henry VIII's most influential advisors, navigating court intrigues, imprisonment, and political machinations as he goes on to shape and define Tudor history.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, by Harriet Jacobs, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classicsseries, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras.

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This book illustrates how someone living in a small town can still have a lot to contribute to his community, his country, and even the world.

The international bestselling author of Fermat’s Last Theorem explores the eccentric lives of history’s foremost mathematicians.

According to author and radio personality Hewitt, Mitt Romney-billionaire venture capitalist, consummate family man, gifted and media-savvy politician-would be unstoppable in the coming presidential race were it not for one niggling line on his resum: he's a Mormon.