AC - Political 1

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A modern American classic, this huge and galvanizing biography of Robert Moses reveals not only the saga of one man’s incredible accumulation of power but the story of his sh……続きを見る

"Astonishing...Brings to life a thriving – and rather civilized – empire" - The Telegraph **"sparkles with energy, insight and passion... difficult to put down." Nicholas Morton, BBC History Magazin……続きを見る

In "The Preaching Tours and Missionary Labours of George Müller," Susannah Grace Sanger Müller intricately chronicles the life and faith-driven endeavors of her husband, George Müller, a pivotal fig……続きを見る

In 'Cyrus the Great,' Jacob Abbott presents a meticulously crafted narrative that intertwines historical detail with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the rise of one of antiquity's most emblemat……続きを見る

Bertha Maria Júlia Lutz, mais conhecida por Bertha Lutz, formou-se em Biologia na França e em Direito no Brasil. Servidora pública em um tempo em que poucas mulheres atuavam na administração pública……続きを見る

«Em todas as histórias, a Gisela está em si, buscando o outro. “Fiz de perder o meu ofício”, resume algures. “Às vezes perco tempo a observar as pessoas e perco uma boa fotografia”, observa noutra p……続きを見る

In "From Farm House to the White House," William Makepeace Thayer artfully chronicles the remarkable journey of an ordinary individual rising to the highest office in America. This biographical narr……続きを見る

The story of Margaret 'Ma' Murray, a pioneer newspaper woman who became a legend in her own time. Introductory notes by Conrad Black続きを見る

Here is the ultimate book on the worldwide movement of hackers, pranksters, and activists that operates under the non-name Anonymous, by the writer theHuffington Post says "knows all of Anonymous' d……続きを見る

La Fundación Global concreta proyectos. Lo hace gracias al esfuerzo de sus colaboradores y de quienes ayudan con sus aportes. Fue así como, hace tres años, fue posible crear GPS Mujer, un espacio de……続きを見る

There has probably never been a greater political watchman than Winston Churchill. His foresight saved the Western world from demise in World War II. Yet today, the West scorns his message. The bigg……続きを見る

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS In this iconic memoir of his early days, Barack Obama “guides us straight to the intersection of ……続きを見る

The Queen Louisa of Prussia had conquered the hearts of her people by beauty and charm and was called one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was as loved in Prussia as the Queen Elizabeth……続きを見る

Opening in July 1914, as Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa to return to India, Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1918 traces the Mahatma’s life over the three decades preceding his as……続きを見る

In "Nero," Jacob Abbott delves into the life of one of history's most infamous emperors, exploring the complexities of Nero's character against the backdrop of Roman society. Abbott employs a captiv……続きを見る

Jacques Chirac ne parle pas facilement de lui-même. Pudique et secret, il se raconte ici pour la première fois. Dans un style vivant et direct, non dénué d'humour, il évoque ses origines familiales,……続きを見る

Who would have thought that after sixty-five years of independence, a common man would shake and awake the country and its political system. The past two years saw millions of people come out on str……続きを見る

The name Jack Abramoff is synonymous with Washington scandal, but the fascinating facts of his case are either largely unknown or wildly misunderstood. His memoir will serve as a corrective - an eng……続きを見る

In the decades since Latinas began to hold public office in the United States in the late 1950s, they have blazed new trails in public life, bringing fresh perspectives, leadership styles, and polic……続きを見る

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and fo……続きを見る

Few political figures of the twentieth century have aroused such intensities of fierce admiration and reactionary fear as Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. His extraordinary life and extensive wri……続きを見る

In this extraordinary book, celebrated journalist Jacques Pauw gives a human face to some of the most tumultuous events in recent African history. Rat Roads chronicles the remarkable journey of Kenn……続きを見る

Robert Rubin was sworn in as the seventieth U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in January 1995 in a brisk ceremony attended only by his wife and a few colleagues. As soon as the ceremony was over, he be……続きを見る

In this riveting collection, published for the first time, we follow Harry S. Truman and Dean Acheson, two giants of the post–World War II period, as they move from an official relationship to one o……続きを見る

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Renowned actress Shirley MacLaine reveals the secrets of her intimate journey of transformationーand invites you to begin your own. Through three international bestsel……続きを見る

A brilliant reappraisal of one of the most charismatic and powerful politicians of the twentieth century, which by examing Churchill's career in the years leading up to the Second World War posits t……続きを見る

These collected biographies on the wacky secrets and scandals of the first ladies of the United States casts American history in a whole new light Whether she’s a leading lady, loyal spouse, or ligh……続きを見る

The Gilded Age bon vivant who became America's unlikeliest chief executive-and who presided over a sweeping reform of the system that nurtured him Chester Alan Arthur never dreamed that one day he w……続きを見る

Ce récit biographique rocambolesque met en cause des criminels, des avocats, des politiciens, des policiers et surtout un bandit hors du commun : Lucien Rivard.De Cuba à l’île Jésus, en passant par ……続きを見る

Do you want to know the important facts about Abraham Lincoln’s Life? Amongst many other things, the 16th US President abolished slavery, made the Gettysburg Address and was assassinated whilst in o……続きを見る