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In this fascinating memoir, Shirer writes perceptively and unforgettably about Gandhi’s frailties as well as his accomplishments. Despite his greatness, Gandhi was the first to admit that he was a human being with his own prejudices and peculiarities: He could be stubborn and dictatorial, yet the magnificence of the man rose above all else. Gandhi: A Memoir sheds a special light on the man who left such an indelible imprint on India and the world.

Discover the remarkable life of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States and a founding figure of American history. From his service in the Revolutionary War to his presidency during the Era of Good Feelings, this comprehensive biography explores his political career, personal...

In 1947, filled with courage, skill, and determination, Jackie Robinson changed history by becoming the first African American player in the major leagues. But how did this happen? Who thought of this idea for great social change?His name was Branch Rickey, the general manager of the Brooklyn...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Immerse yourself in the astonishing story of one of the most brilliant and resilient minds of the 19th century. This captivating biography explores the journey of an extraordinary woman who, despite facing gradual hearing loss and the strict social...

Darryl Jefferson continues his story of living with autism and navigating an increasingly complicated world in both his personal and professional life. In his final round of musings, he examines the human condition in great detail, using his experience in the military, academia, work, and...

Four presidents murdered. Four more who barely survived. And the attacks keep coming.Since Abraham Lincoln was shot in Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865, the presidency of the United States has been the most dangerous job in the world. In this gripping account, author John Dean Bush takes readers...

A SURPRISING, RICHLY TOLD MEMOIR THAT SEAMLESSLY WEAVES THE PERSONAL WITH THE POLITICAL TO TELL A RIVETING STORY: OF LOVE, OF FAMILY, AND OF AN ENDLESSLY FASCINATING COUNTRY, INDIA. How did a girl from a small village in Italy rise as a politician in India and become known around the world?...

Andrés Manuel es una investigación profunda sobre toda su vida, con revelaciones sobre su ascenso, sus alianzas, sus desencuentros y su ejercicio del poder. A través de una narrativa rigurosa, este libro llena el vacío entre la hagiografía y la condena para explicar al personaje en toda su complejidad. Andrew Paxman recorre los momentos definitorios del tabasqueño—desde la tragedia familiar en su juventud hasta la consolidación de Morena—para ofrecer un retrato riguroso y que busca la imparcialidad.

READ THE FULL STORY OF WILLIAM AND CATHERINE, THE BELOVED WALES' AND DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF THE ROYAL FAMILY 'William and Catherine - Prince and Princess of Wales, a King and Queen in waiting - have been tested by loss and by fear, and have come through harder, closer and readier than before...

À l'égal d'Alexandre, de César ou de Napoléon, Charlemagne fait partie de ces géants de l'histoire qui ont laissé dans la mémoire collective une empreinte indélébile largement constituée de légendes. Au-delà du portrait nuancé d'une personnalité exceptionnelle, ce sont quarante-cinq ans d'un règne aux dimensions inégalées depuis l'Empire romain qui sont ici reconstitués dans ses multiples développements.

A celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II on the centenary of her birth, by the bestselling author of The Making of a King and Queen of Our Times. Elizabeth II was not born to reign. Like that other great queen in modern history, Victoria, the throne came to her by indirect means. Yet she...

En 1986, Chékéba, onze ans, traverse seule avec un passeur les montagnes qui séparent l’Afghanistan du Pakistan. L’occupation soviétique et la guérilla islamiste déstabilisent le pays. La famille Hachemi doit s’exiler et se retrouve en France. Dix ans plus tard, avec ses maigres...

Read by acclaimed actor Alfred Molina, star of The Da Vinci Code, An Education and Chocolat, this is the definitive biography of Leonardo Da Vinci. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo’s astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative...

D'origine aristocratique, Winston Churchill entame une carrière politique en 1900. D'abord député conservateur puis libéral, plusieurs fois ministre de 1906 à 1929, il est élu aux communes en 1924.

In July 2004, Barack Obama electrified the Democratic National Convention with an address that spoke to Americans across the political spectrum. Now, in The Audacity of Hope, Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics–a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated...

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD RUNAWAY #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SENSATIONAL #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “Explosive.”—The Washington Post “Devastating.”—The New Yorker “Unprecedented.”—CNN “Great reporting...astute.”—Hugh Hewitt THE INSIDE STORY ON PRESIDENT TRUMP, AS ONLY...

This book, Napoleon Bonaparte: Strategist, Statesman, Legend, explores ten essential chapters of his extraordinary life, from his Corsican roots to his rise as Europe’s most feared general, from the grandeur of his empire to the bitterness of his exile. It paints a vivid portrait of a man who changed history not only with the sword, but with the pen and the law.

The Abolitionist Movement: 10 Figures Who Fought for Freedom by Vera Darax is a powerful tribute to the men and women who dared to confront one of history’s greatest moral evils—slavery. Across generations and continents, these individuals risked their safety, reputations, and even their lives to speak truth to power and advocate for a world where no person could be owned by another. Through activism, writing, public speaking, and underground resistance, their voices helped turn the tide of history.

Otto von Bismarck was more than a politician and a leader: He was the single driving force that turned the disparate states of Germany into one cohesive empire. He then went on to lead Germany and the rest of Europe into an age of political peace that lasted from 1871 until the outbreak of World War I. Under his influence, Germany thrived. Bismarck’s use of statesmanship to fight for the interests of his country was legendary. As one of the most influential and powerful individuals in his country’s history, Bismarck became a symbol of leadership and pride for German nationalists.

Taken from George Armstrong Custer's own writings, An Autobiography of General Custer is the “true story” of one of the most praised, most despised, but surely most remembered American military heroes. Indeed, few figures in our history were - in their own time, as well as in our own - so wildly cheered and so roundly hated.