William - Political 1

Abraham Lincoln – The True Story of a Great Life is a biography of an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. L……続きを見る

In 'Leibniz as a Politician' by Adolphus William Ward, the author delves into the life of the renowned German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, focusing on his political endea……続きを見る

William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British statesman and author of 'An Academic Sketch', offers readers a profound exploration of scholarly pursuits and academic life. Gladstone's literary style i……続きを見る

William Garrott Brown's 'Andrew Jackson' provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the life and legacy of the controversial American president. Brown skillfully navigates through the co……続きを見る

A revelatory examination of the global impact of Emmanuel Macron's tumultuous presidency. A political novice leading a brand new party, in 2017 Emmanuel Macron swept away traditional political force……続きを見る

In his masterpiece, Jefferson Davis, American, William J. Cooper, Jr., crafted a sweeping, definitive biography and established himself as the foremost scholar on the intriguing Confederate presiden……続きを見る

William Makepeace Thayer's 'From Boyhood to Manhood: Life of Benjamin Franklin' is a captivating biographical account that delves into the life of one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Frankli……続きを見る

This book gives a unique perspective on the interwar history of the Middle East. By telling the life story of one man, it illuminates the political and cultural struggles of an era. Shakib Arslan (1……続きを見る

One of the most popular Presidents of the United States of America in recent times, Bill Clinton has played a key and influential role in sculpting the post-Cold War political climate. From the Alph……続きを見る

An accomplished Scottish journalist, soldier, head of intelligence, and Member of Parliament, John Buchan (1875-1940) is best known for penning thrillers such as The Thirty-Nine Steps. However, as C……続きを見る

From 1789 to 1800, the Federalist and Republican parties held opposing visions for America’s future. Led by Alexander Hamilton, the Federalists sought to establish a strong central government that w……続きを見る

Respected scholar William Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in the second volume of America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II). This engaging narrative slices through the cobwebs of time, m……続きを見る

In Bill and Hillary: The Politics of the Personal, the distinguished historian William H. Chafe boldly argues that the trajectory of the Clintons' political lives can be understood only through the ……続きを見る

There has never been a book about Stephen Harper, yet on June 28 he came close to being our prime minister. If Paul Martin miscalculates, Stephen Harper could be our next prime minister in months, n……続きを見る

In this comprehensive account of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, William K. Klingaman takes a fresh look at what is arguably the most controversial reform in American history. Taking th……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

"I would advise anyone who wants to know more about Bachmann to read a new book on her by William Prendergast and Chris Truscott called Michele Bachmann’s America. Prendergast, who lives in Bachmann……続きを見る

George W. Bush followed in his fathers footsteps and became the 43rd President of the United States of America at the turn of the millennium, overseeing two difficult terms for the nation. Before le……続きを見る

Plunkitt of Tammany Hall A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics William L. Riordan “Nobody thinks of drawin’ the distinction between honest graft and dishonest graft.” This classic ……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

Over the course of nearly half a century, five American presidents-three Democrats and two Republicans-have relied on the financial acumen, and the integrity, of Paul A. Volcker. During his tenure a……続きを見る

When Bill Bratton was sworn in as New York City's police commissioner in 1994, he made what many considered a bold promise: The NYPD would fight crime in every borough...and win. It seemed foolhardy……続きを見る

Former editor of The Times, the late William Rees-Mogg was a pivotal figure of post-war Britain. Here he recounts the remarkable story of his life. As editor of The Times (his glory years), journali……続きを見る

Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on 17th January 1942. Ali went on to become one of the worlds greatest boxing legends, winning the title Heavyweight Champion of the World a record t……続きを見る

A plainspoken, racy patrician who distrusted democracy but opposed slavery and championed freedom for all minorities, an important player in the American Revolution, later an astute critic of the Fr……続きを見る

My object in writing this little book has been to collect together in a popular and readable form the main facts connected with the question of destitute immigration. I have endeavoured to set forth……続きを見る

Francisco Ferrer y Guardia (1859 –1909), anarchist, internationally renowned educationalist and founder of the rationalist ‘Modern School’ (La Escuela Moderna), was arrested in September 1909 in the……続きを見る

A Journey through Governance: A Public Servant’s Experience under Six Presidents Among the projects central to Morrill’s time in federal government were helping to spearhead healthcare reform in the……続きを見る

William Hague has written the life of William Wilberforce who was both a staunch conservative and a tireless campaigner against the slave trade. Hague shows how Wilberforce, after his agonising conv……続きを見る

In his acclaimed book Lincoln's Virtues, William Lee Miller explored Abraham Lincoln's intellectual and moral development. Now he completes his "ethical biography," showing how the amiable and inexp……続きを見る