Biography

A highly readable, deeply reported biography of the United States' first African-American First Lady. More

This work is a biography of an American slave who was born in Africa. His adventures brought him to Rio de Janeiro, New York, Boston, Canada, and Britain; Baquaqua knew Arabic, Dendi, and probably Hausa, Portuguese, English and French. More

This work is a biography of an American slave who was born in Africa. His adventures brought him to Rio de Janeiro, New York, Boston, Canada, and Britain; Baquaqua knew Arabic, Dendi, and probably Hausa, Portuguese, English and French. More

Father Theodore Hesburgh was known for his rare energy and ability to carry out a staggering variety of assignments with distinction. This biography traces his life and career, examining his leadership qualities, management strategies and central role as a priest. More

This is a biography of one of the century's most important conductors of opera and symphonic music. Fritz Reiner (1888-1963) led major orchestras in Europe and the Americas, including those of Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. More

A major historical biography of George C. Marshall-the general who ran the U.S. campaign during the Second World War, the Secretary of State who oversaw the successful rebuilding of post-war Europe, and the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize-and the first to offer a complete picture of his life. While… More

This is the first biography of the Jewish-American intellectual Norman Podhoretz, long-time editor of the influential magazine Commentary. As an editor and writer, he spearheaded the countercultural revolution of the 1960s and - after he 'broke ranks' - the neoconservative response. Revealing the… More

A biography of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, who was elected in 1809. Ketchman provides an analysis of his political theory and of the way in which he sought to apply it to the establishment of constitutional government. More

…interest in its historical protagonist, Alexander Hamilton. For readers just discovering Hamilton or those with an insatiable appetite for books on the Founders, Tony Williams's quick-moving, concise biography will shed new light on this American icon now experiencing a remarkable second act. More

This reference contains biographies of more than 700 individuals who have in some way made a contribution to the course of Missouri's state and national history. Covering all time periods as well as regions of the state, it exemplifies the state's cultural, racial and ethnic diversity. More

Meyers emphasizes Fitzgerald's alcoholism, Zelda's illnesses and her doctors, Fitzgerald's love affairs both before and after her breakdown, and his wide-ranging friendships, from the polo star Tommy Hitchcock to the Hollywood executive Irving Thalberg. More

In 1996, a baseball card depicting Honus Wagner sold for $640,500 - the largest sum ever paid at auction for a sports artefact. This book tells the story behind this now-famous baseball card and the man depicted on it. It presents the local, regional and national context. More

Fritz Reiner (1888-1963) led orchestras in Europe and the Americas, including those in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Chicago. Philip Hart, a colleague of his at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, draws on archives in America and Europe as well as his own contacts and knowledge, to produce this study. More

Abiography of the inspiring Samuel Goldwyn, who was the funding contributor and executive of several motion picture studios in Hollywood. More

Born into a wealthy New England family, Edie Sedgwick became, in the 1960s, both an emblem of, and a memorial to, the doomed world spawned by Andy Warhol. Edie is an American fable on an epic scale - the story of a short, crowded and vivid life which is also the story of the decade. More

One of the most revered voices of contemporary American poetry, Robert Creeley has attained legendary status based on his leading role in several avant-garde movements, such as Black Mountain, Tish, and the Beats. This book focuses on the first forty years of the poet's life - years of rebellion,… More

James provides an in-depth look at the Latin American revolutionary's formative years, and proceeds to examine Guevara's successes and failures in his international battles, to his desperate hours as a dying soldier. More

Looks at one of American history's greatest figures, Abraham Lincoln. This book traces the president from his hardscrabble beginnings and early political career, through his years as an Illinois lawyer and his presidency during the Civil War. More

"Originally published in German in 2007 under the title Susan Sontag: Geist und Glamour." More

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Since Europeans first reached Brazil in 1500 it has been an unfailing source of extraordinary fascination. More than any other part of the 'New World' it displayed both the greatest beauty and grandeur and witnessed scenes of the most terrible European ferocity. More

A biography of Edgar Lee Masters, author of the "Spoon River Anthology". It provides an account of the poet's tempestuous relationships, impetuous business decisions, and artistic struggles. More

Ethel Wilson: A Critical Biography is the story of a distinguished writer whose works are rightly considered classics of Canadian literature. More

A legendary book collector, philanthropist, horticulturist, and connoisseur of fine art, Henry Edwards Huntington is best known for founding his library in California. This biography tells the story of the man who was a leading figure in the development of southern California. More

A biography of Pitirim Sorokin (1889-1968), a major figure in American sociology. Exiled from Russia, he was chair of Harvard's sociology department until he was ousted by rival Talcott Parsons. His work was recognised in 1963 when he was made President of the American Sociological Association. More

…was regarded by contemporaries as the greatest catcher and all-around player of his era, though he is virtually forgotten today. This revealing biography provides a detailed exploration of Ewing's life and career, shedding new light on one of baseball's most talented and versatile players. More

First published in Spanish in 1911, this little-known biography of Casimiro Barela (1847-1920) is a rare account of an accomplished politician's career whose life was shaped by issues of race and class. Barela was a member of Colorado's Constitutional Convention in 1875 and represented Las Animas… More

Reconstructs the life of the controversial, self-made black intellectual who wrote the first history of African Americans in the United States - George Washington Williams. Awarded the Clarence L Holte Literary Prize, this is a part biography and part social history. More

…media-whore: The late Kathy Acker's legend and writings are wrapped in mythologies, created mostly by Acker herself. In this first, fully authorized biography, Kraus approaches Acker both as a writer, and as a member of the artistic communities from which she emerged. At once forensic and intimate,… More

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Renowned scholar George Anastaplo describes a side of Abraham Lincoln that previous biographers have overlooked: the development and legacy of his legal and constitutional thought. More

"A striking success...the account of the White House years is absorbing, the account of Mary Lincoln's life as a widow utterly compelling." -New York Times More

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An immigrant from the West Indies, Hamilton played important roles in nearly every major political, legal and economic development in America's history. This book explores Hamilton as a soldier, lawyer, political scientist, constitutionalist, finance minister and politician. More

Historian David Byrne offers an analysis of the ideas that informed Ronald Reagan's political philosophy and policy ideas. More

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Tells the story of British doctor Wilfred Grenfell's education, his Anglo-Saxonism, and his devotion to broader issues of hygiene and public health. This title shows that Grenfell went beyond being a doctor or a missionary to become a cultural politician who intervened in a colonial culture. It… More

A penetrating study of the life and writings of Stephen Crane, author of The Red Badge of Courage , by one of America's greatest poets and critics. More

Part of the problem in dealing with public perceptions about Chesapeake Bay is that people think it will last forever. This obviously is not true. As oceanographer Jerry Schubel has noted, twenty thousand years ago there was no Chesapeake Bay. Since that time, There have been other beginnings and… More

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Focuses on the topography of the Mississippi River and its floodplain. This work offers a comprehensive view of the riparian landscape as a living organism and of the effects of human intervention on its natural processes. More

Raymond Carver has become a literary icon for our time. When he died in 1988 at the age of fifty, he was acclaimed as the greatest influence on the American short story since Hemingway. Carver's friends were the stuff of legend as well. In this rich collection - greatly expanded from the earlier… More

This biography offers a chronological presentation of the major events in Nez Perce history and in the life of one of their greatest leaders, Joseph. More

A graphic biography of socialist labor legend Eugene V. Debs More

The first complete biography of G. Mennen ""Soapy"" Williams, former governor of Michigan. More

Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr. is an absorbing and readable biography of one of the most important Supreme Court Justices since World War II. More

"The first-ever full-scale political biography of John W. McCormack for those interested in JFK era history"-- More

Drawing from rare archival materials researched over a period of 15 years, Dewey historian Wayne Wiegand has produced a comprehensive biography of the man behind the Dewey Decimal Classification System and scores of other enduring achievements. More

A riveting, meticulously researched, and provocative biography of Donald J. Trump from the author of Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary. More

This is a full-length biography of Mark Rothko, arguably one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Drawing on exclusive access to his personal papers and over 100 interviews with artists, patrons and dealers, the author tells the story of a life in art. More

…most distinguished historian of the twentieth century. The author of several books, including The American Political Tradition, he was a champion of the liberal politics that emerged from the New Deal. This biography explores his life within the context of the rise and fall of American liberalism. More

…for the very first time, and updated with new archival discoveries, Early Auden, Later Auden reintroduces Edward Mendelson's acclaimed, two-part biography of W. H. Auden (1907-73), one of the greatest literary figures of the twentieth century. This book offers a detailed history and interpretation… More

…from humble beginnings in Cincinnati, August ""Garry"" Herrmann entered the murky waters of 19th century machine politics in the city serving as a trusted lieutenant to George B Cox, one of the political bosses in the country. This biography contains the life and times of August ""Garry"" Herrmann. More

McGinnity may have been the most durable hurler in the history of the sport, often pitching both games of a doubleheader. This biography traces the hard life and colorful career of 'Iron Man' McGinnity from his childhood working the coalfields of Illinois to his death in 1929. More

" John Adams did not leave much in the way of personal papers so this biography has been pieced together from Army records and what other sources could be found. Many of the holes have been filled with the experiences of others who were in the same places at the same time as Adams. "-- More

This is a biography of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third President of the United States. The author highlights the origins, the youth and the steady political climb of Truman, showing that what emerged eventually was a shrewd, ambitious and committed politician. More

Relying on contemporary sources such as newspapers and periodicals, this biography chronicles the life of Brigadier General Lloyd Tilghman, a gallant Confederate commander and staunch defender of states' rights. While covering Tilghman's entire career, this work concentrates primarily on his Civil… More