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From New York Times bestselling author William I. Hitchcock, a riveting, revelatory portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the lead-up to World War II, tracing his—and America’s—awakening to the threat of fascism. How did FDR and the American public respond to the rise of dictators...

George Washington and the Creation of the American Republic debunks the portrayal of George Washington in what is described by historians as the “Critical Years” (1781–1789), a time when he was deeply involved in land speculation, western expansion, scientific farming, canal building...

The first person of color to serve as vice president, Charles Curtis was once a household name but has become a footnote in American history. As a mixed-race person who became a public figure in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his story is more relevant today than ever. He was...

This is the story of a political miracle—the perfect match of man and moment. Franklin Delano Roosevelt took office in March of 1933 as America touched bottom. Banks were closing everywhere. Millions of people lost everything. The Great Depression had caused a national breakdown. With the...

One decision. One president. One moment that changed history. In Decisions of Consequence, Forrest Tower identifies the single most important decision made by every U.S. president and examines the consequences that shaped America. From George Washington's refusal of monarchical power to Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Franklin D. Roosevelt's entry into World War II, Richard Nixon's resignation, and Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection, each chapter reveals the pressures, risks, and lasting impact behind history's defining presidential choices.

No primeiro volume desta biografia de fôlego, Karla Monteiro destrincha a trajetória de Leonel Brizola até o retorno do exílio em 1979 e oferece um novo olhar sobre a vida de um personagem fundamental para a construção política nacional. Figura que evoca paixão e fúria até hoje, Leonel...

Iwona Kienzler, autorka popularnych biografii, przybliża czytelnikom losy Władysława Gomułki – od czasów jego młodości, gdy terminował jako uczeń ślusarza, poprzez lata wojny, pobyt w więzieniu, polski Październik 1956, aż po krwawe wydarzenia Grudnia 1970 i polityczną emeryturę. Władysław Gomułka pełnił funkcję I sekretarza KC PZPR przez 14 lat, najdłużej ze wszystkich I sekretarzy okresu PRL-u.

William Pitt the Younger sometimes gets lost in the historical shuffle, overshadowed by his famous father and the drama of Napoleon Bonaparte in France. But few prime ministers in any country have left a deeper mark. Taking office at just 24 years old, making him the youngest prime minister in world history, he spent nearly two decades reshaping Britain's finances and steering it through a war that would define a generation. He might not have been a smooth operator, but he was certainly a shrewd one.

Im kalten Februar 1400 schreitet ein Junge hinter dem Sarg Richards II. und zweifelt bitterlich an einer Entscheidung seines Vaters. Warum musste Richard sterben? War Gnade denn keine Option? Dieser Dreizehnjährige wird eines Tages König von England sein, wird von den Zeitgenossen verehrt und später von Shakespeare literarisch unsterblich gemacht werden. Henry V. ist der Staatsmann, der besser als jeder andere seiner Zeit versteht, wie man sich auf internationalem Parkett behauptet.

Behind the gates of Camp David—where presidents find solitude, forge diplomacy, and shape history in absolute secrecy. The Presidential Retreat Camp David is shrouded in mystery, and rightfully so. The hidden retreat atop the Catoctin Mountains is the one place the President, First Family, and...

Step into the ruthless political intrigue of the ancient world to witness the epic rise and brutal fall of absolute rulers. This immersive historical biography transforms the dry dates of antiquity into a dramatic saga of paranoid tyrants, brilliant military strategists, and visionary reformers...

Experience the epic military history of an impoverished outsider who harnessed revolution to forge a sprawling empire. Follow this meteoric rise from a turbulent Corsican childhood to the pinnacle of absolute power, and ultimately to a lonely death in exile. Discover the brilliant strategist...

Uncover the burden of command and American history through intimate, cinematic biographies of ten defining leaders. Perfect for a gripping morning commute, this dramatic narrative moves past dry dates to reveal the raw ambition, personal crises, and moral calculations of the men who steered a...

Dive into a fast-paced US history masterclass exploring the dramatic evolution of executive power and wartime leadership. Perfect for your morning commute or focused lifelong learning, this gripping historical narrative transforms two centuries of political triumph and turmoil into an immersive...

Ritanna Armeni resgata a trajetória de Inessa Armand, uma figura fascinante que teve seus registros apagados pelo regime soviético para ocultar um relacionamento que desafiava a moral da época. Considerada o grande amor e a colaboradora mais fiel de Lênin desde 1909, Inessa foi uma intelectual dedicada de corpo e alma à causa bolchevique. Através de uma pesquisa rigorosa, a autora reconstrói a vida dessa mulher indomável que confrontava o líder russo em debates sobre feminismo, amor livre e o papel feminino na revolução.

Neste segundo volume da trilogia biográfica de Lula, Fernando Morais reconstitui os anos finais da ditadura até a vitória do ex-líder sindical em 2002 como o primeiro presidente operário da história do Brasil. Mantendo o ritmo eletrizante do primeiro volume, no qual acompanhamos Lula até...

Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas are a misunderstood duo. History remembers them as antagonists, and for most of the years the two men knew each other, they were. In the 1830s, they debated politics around the stove in the back of Joshua Speed's store in Springfield, Illinois. In the 1850s...

Here are four iconic revealing audiobooks on the assassination of President John Kennedy; The Warren Report, Oswald Is Innocent, The Murder Of JFK / The Roger Dean Craig Files, Lee Harvey Oswald / The Lost Interviews. The Murder of the president was perhaps the most tragic event in the American 20th century. In this magnificent audiobook bundle is pretty much everything one needs to know regarding this horrific event that changed the world in so many ways.

Published in 1927, The President’s Daughter is one of the most controversial political memoirs in American history. In the book, Nan Britton recounts her long secret romantic relationship with Warren G. Harding, whom she claimed was the father of her daughter, Elizabeth Ann. The memoir was...

A passion project of Carnegie's, Lincoln the Unknown is a moving portrait of one of the most renowned American politicians in history. Inspired by Carnegie's fascination with the former president, this definitive biography of Abraham Lincoln covers his extraordinary life and career.