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In this acclaimed biography that earned him a spot on Nixon's infamous "enemies list," Garry Wills takes a thoughtful, in-depth, and often "very amusing" look at the thirty-seventh US president, and draws some surprising conclusions about a man whose name has become synonymous with scandal and the abuse of power (Kirkus Reviews).

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« En prison, il n’y a rien à voir, rien à faire. J’oublie le silence qui n’existe pas à la Santé où il y a beaucoup à entendre. Le bruit y est hélas constant. À l’image du désert, la vie intérieure se fortifie en prison. »

An eye–opening portrait of Lincoln behind the scenes: Here is the career–long party politician whose brilliant coalition–building during the Civil War set the political foundation for emancipation and Union victory. We know Lincoln as the eloquent, compassionate leader of a nation torn by civil war. But he had another, less visible side, equally central to his character and leadership: Lincoln was a master of party politics.

Figura emblemática de la política alemana y europea durante los últimos tres lustros, desde que en 2005 tomó las riendas de su país como canciller, Angela Merkel ha sabido superar con firmeza y serenidad momentos difíciles para su país y para el continente europeo. Los discursos pronunciados en diversas ocasiones oficiales dan fe del liderazgo de una mujer que se formó como científica en el mundo comunista en la antigua Alemania del Este.

Dagobert, Napoléon, Henri IV, Clemenceau ou Jacques Chirac, Marie-Antoinette ou Jeanne d'Arc, 40 personnages incontournables de notre histoire s'allongent sur le divan du Docteur Michel Kummer et se confient pour révéler quelques secrets de leur personnalité forcément complexe, de leurs troubles ou de leurs différences. Sa galerie de portraits est impitoyable : rois bipolaires, souffrant du syndrome de Stockholm, présidents pervers narcissiques et complexes d'Œdipe en série !

Rupert L Swan a pris soin d'analyser le comportement physique et mental de Barack Obama pour pointer les 100 gestes et attitudes qui font de lui une personnalité à la séduction universelle. Barack Obama est sans doute aujourd'hui la personnalité la plus charismatique du monde.

A compelling dual biography of Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle that shines new light on two of the greatest figures of the 20th century. Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle were thrown together by war. They incarnated the resistance of Britain and France to the existential threat...

Esta obra recorre la vida de Saladino, desde sus orígenes hasta su muerte, situándolo en el vibrante contexto del siglo XII. Esta obra explora su ascenso en Egipto, la construcción de un sultanato eficaz, su pulso estratégico con los cruzados —en especial contra el rey Ricardo Corazón de León— y su forma de gobernar: austera, legalista y humana. Más allá de las batallas, muestra al administrador que cuidó el precio del pan, al juez que escuchó a los humildes y al líder que convirtió la yihad en política de Estado.

Jefferson was a soft-spoken man who recoiled from direct conflict, yet a master puppeteer in politics. Whenever he left Monticello, where he could control his environment, he suffered debilitating headaches that plagued him for decades, until he finally retired from public life. So, what did it feel like to be Thomas Jefferson? Burstein explains the decision to take as his mistress Sally Hemings, the enslaved half-sister of his late wife, who bore him six children, none of whom he acknowledged.

Andrew Jackson: The Republic’s Iron Fist traces the full arc of one of the most polarizing figures in U.S. history. From his muddy birth on the Carolina frontier to the battlefield at New Orleans, from the dueling grounds of Tennessee to the Oval Office, Jackson’s life was war—and he never stopped swinging. This audiobook doesn’t glorify. It doesn’t condemn.

Abraham Lincoln, a self-taught lawyer, legislator, and vocal opponent of slavery, was elected 16th president of the United States in November 1860, shortly before the outbreak of the Civil War. Lincoln proved to be a shrewd military strategist and a savvy leader: His Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for the abolition of slavery. At the same time, his Gettysburg Address stands as one of the most famous pieces of oratory in American history. In April 1865, with the Union on the brink of victory, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth.

From Soldier to Statesman: The Relentless Rise of Ulysses S. Grant by Jasmine Dyggan is a sweeping, deeply human portrait of one of America’s most misunderstood heroes — a man whose quiet strength, humility, and perseverance reshaped a nation. From humble beginnings in rural Ohio to the highest office in the land, Grant’s journey was marked not by privilege or ambition, but by endurance and integrity.

Nel casotto degli attrezzi di una villa ligure, un bambino gioca a intagliare il legno. Sandro Pertini, figlio di una famiglia agiata, da grande vorrebbe fare l'ebanista. L'Italia dei primi del Novecento è un paese in fermento: la distanza tra ricchi e poveri è enorme, il vento del socialismo scuote le piazze, l'entusiasmo interventista spinge alla guerra. Sandro osserva, ascolta, dubita. Le domande scomode, le ingiustizie sociali, la guerra forgiano la sua coscienza, alimentano la sua fame di giustizia. Crescendo, Sandro capisce che non è il legno ciò che vuole modellare, ma la società.

Inflation rages. Crime is rising. Abortion rights take center stage at the Supreme Court. China poses an existential threat. Black lives are under attack. The president battles the press as he seeks to subvert not just the political order but the rule of law itself. This is the Summer of '71—a pivotal season of hope and despair, missed opportunities and era-changing decisions.

La revelación del presidente autoproclamado mesías Javier Milei está convencido de que Dios se le apareció en 2020 para revelarle que tenía "una misión" y que esa conexión se dio gracias a Conan. Su "perro hijo", sentado "al lado del Uno", oficia de mediador desde su muerte en 2017. Su victoria en las elecciones de 2023 fue una sorpresa para todos, menos para él. Desde los once años, cuando un rayo de luz bajó del techo de la cocina para protegerlo de la paliza que le estaba dando su padre, Milei vive con la certeza de que hay una Fuerza del Cielo que lo guía.

We all know the names: Jacinda Ardern, Kamala Harris, Tony Blair, Justin Trudeau, John Howard, Sanna Marin, Nelson Mandela, and Julia Gillard. But what about the people standing just behind them? In The Right Hand, Missing Perspectives founder Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks sits down with the chiefs of...

Step into the extraordinary mind of Winston Churchill with "Churchill Dictionary: An Essential Guide to Winston Churchill's Thought and Ideas." Delve into the profound wisdom and unparalleled insight of this iconic leader through a comprehensive collection of his thoughts, ideas, and beliefs. From his stirring speeches to his timeless quotes, this dictionary offers a unique glimpse into the legacy and memory of one of history's greatest leaders.

From the ashes of collapsed democracies to the fear-fueled rise of totalitarian regimes, The Rise of Dictators is a riveting exploration of how authoritarian leaders seize and sustain power. In this powerful audiobook, bestselling historian Isabella C. Hayes takes listeners on a sweeping journey through the minds and methods of history’s most dangerous rulers—from Hitler and Stalin to today’s emerging strongmen.

Step into the bold world of Donald J. Trump’s "America First" vision—a philosophy that redefined America’s priorities, reshaped its political landscape, and sparked a cultural revolution. In this compelling and thought-provoking audiobook, uncover the principles and policies that drove one of the most transformative presidencies in modern history.