Historiska & politiska biografier

This book probes the mysteries surrounding Simnel, raises new questions about his identity and charts the history of the rebellion ending at the battle of Stoke

From childhood dreams of joining the British Royal Navy to a dotage spent riding on a seesaw to improve his health, the true story of Napoleon Bonaparte is every bit as bizarre and fascinating as it is controversial. Napoleon rose up out of the chaos and horror of the French Revolution to offer a shattered nation dreams of future glory, honor and a place once more at the forefront of Europe. After he seized power through a mixture of propaganda and rigged elections, Napoleon's armies waged a seemingly never-ending war throughout Europe, from Portugal to Imperial Russia. Many hundreds of thousands died in battle, or of disease and starvation. France itself would lose 50,000 soldiers on average during every year under Napoleon's control. Napoleon claimed to be furthering the libertarian values of the Revolution to free the continent, but then he had himself crowned Emperor, began moves to reinstate a hereditary monarchy and had slavery reintroduced throughout the French Empire. Extensively illustrated, this new biography by bestselling author Mike Lepine offers a fresh and unforgettable portrait of a true military legend.

From the small town in southern Minnesota where he had grown up, he was sent around the world to a place called the Philippines. It was World War 2, and Jacob Wesley Zimmerli was part of the US Army. Specifically, he was a member of the 96th Infantry, a division called The Deadeyes. This is the story of his days in service to his country, from enlistment until he was home again. Relatives of soldiers from WWII who have never heard their father's or grandfather's story of their time in the war will find this a great resource. Told without fanfare or gory details, this is the story so many soldiers lived.Nearly 300 WWII Veterans are dying each day, many without ever telling their stories to anyone. This is the telling of the stories lived by this one soldier. This is One Soldier's Story.

In den Wirren der Kriegs- und Nachkriegszeit haben Pit und ich so manche zumutbare Grenze überschritten. Dabei passierte fast jeden Tag etwas Neues, wie zum Beispiel klirrende Scheiben, einen Flächenbrand oder Wilddieberei. Manchmal haben wir auch Tränen gelacht.Es ist aber nicht immer gut ausgegangen.

Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first Native American doctor in 1889. After medical school back East, she returned to serve her Omaha people in Nebraska. She provided medical help and leadership, as a healer and advocate for justice.

"A Test Of Human Decency" is a collection of poemsauthor Louis Karno wrote while incarcerated for fiveyears in the Louisiana DOC 'Department OfCorrections" penal system. In this situation where heexperienced 26 months in extended lockdown wherein a normal situation where a person would fold heprospered and learned to turn the negative situationhe was in into a positive. The transformation thattook place is written down in these poems asenlightenment slowly showed itself. This book waswritten in hopes that someone could gain someperspective or insight in whatever situation they arein. Enjoy...

Marilyn Fayre Milos was a nursing student on the obstetrical unit in 1979 when she first witnessed a baby being circumcised. The only person to step forward to comfort the infant as it writhed and screamed in pain during the surgery, she was shocked when the doctor said to her: "There is no medical reason for doing this." From that moment on, Marilyn became an advocate for ending medically unnecessary circumcision, protecting our children, and educating parents, the public, and medical professionals about this cultural fraud and violation of human rights. She founded the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC); organized fifteen international symposia; and became a spokesperson for promoting the genital integrity of all children. A story of determination, service, and love, Marilyn's memoir describes the myths, misinformation, and economic forces driving non-religious infant circumcision in the United States, where it has become standard practice. Readers may find their own beliefs and assumptions challenged, and their hearts touched by this story of a life devoted to justice for babies and the adults they will become.

This is the real-life story of families that fled Europe in the mid-1800s to set up life in the New World. They were not rich people, but mainly farmers who were looking for new opportunities. If you've read the back of the dust cover of this book you'll hear the voice of August Wirth in 1832, whose ideas fermented and boiled among the common folk such as these fleeing family groups. Their lives were not easy in America; they toiled in new soils, lived in places that were strange to them, and learned a new language. These were the new Americans that molded their new country to fit them.

"I did not die on the river. I lived."She thought, why am I doing this?Despite the possibilities on this river journey, Bobbi knew the only certainty was her unknowing. She felt relief when the downstream current was smooth and tame, but she knew the water had a mind of its own. Its change came by the moment.Fears rose about sleeping in mysterious places alone or what was around a bend in the river. Some days, the good weather turned and was suddenly frightening. What good might be squeezed from fear? What rose from it was life. When a tornado tore through, she lay heavy in the tent and pressed down from a fear she might rise high in the air. Flooding was fast and frantic. When sucked into deep and thick mud, she rinsed off and emerged to tell of it. She confronted polarities that were troubles but not tragedies, hazards yet not deadly. They were alarming but still bearable.She loved the boldness and freedom of water, which was not shared with humans. She loved how the top water moved seamlessly, going from smooth to rolling to perilous. Even afraid, she loved the river's temper and moods.She will never forget the river trip when she launched and just went.Bobbi Rathert lives in the Midwest. She worked in clinical mental health in Chicago for twenty-five years and on her sheep farm in southwest Wisconsin for twenty years. She solo kayaked six hundred and fifty miles of the Mississippi River at sixty-eight and then retired. She writes stories of the river and her many other life adventures.

"The Rise of a Dictator" chronicles the enigmatic ascent of Idi Amin, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of the most notorious dictators of the 20th century. This comprehensive account delves deep into the social, political, and historical backdrop of Uganda, providing a framework to understand the environment that facilitated Amin's rise to power.Key elements of the book include:Early Life: Exploring Amin's formative years, his family background, and the early influences that shaped his character.Military Beginnings: Detailing his initiation into the King's African Rifles, his experiences during World War II, and the initial steps of his military career.Climbing the Ladder: Unpacking Amin's calculated maneuvers within the Ugandan military, showcasing his strategic alliances, betrayals, and ruthless elimination of rivals.Coup and Consolidation: An in-depth analysis of the 1971 coup that saw Amin seize power and the subsequent methods he used to solidify his rule.Reign of Terror: A stark account of the human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings, and purges that characterized Amin's regime, with estimates suggesting hundreds of thousands lost their lives.International Relations: Examining Amin's tumultuous relationship with foreign nations, including his expulsion of Asians from Uganda and the controversial raid on Entebbe airport.Downfall and Exile: Tracing the events that led to the collapse of his dictatorship and his eventual exile to Saudi Arabia.Legacy and Impact: Reflecting on the long-term consequences of Amin's rule on Uganda and assessing his place in the annals of world history.Through meticulous research, "The Rise of a Dictator" offers a balanced yet unflinching portrayal of Idi Amin's life and rule. It serves as both a biography of a man and a study of the broader historical and political contexts that allowed for the emergence of one of modern history's most brutal dictators.

Jaanbaz was an itinerant door-to-door salesman from Afghanistan, one of many from that country who, have over the twentieth century, been known as Kabuliwallahs in India

Like the millions it affected, for Indira Varma too, the Partition was a scar that would remain, even as the wound healed with the passing of time.

The larger-than-life story of Britain's foremost writer on intelligence and espionage.

The definitive biography on Meriwether Lewis by Thomas C. Danisi and John C. Jackson now in paperback for the first time.October 11, 2009 marks the bicentennial of Meriwether Lewis's death. As the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition, an epic exploration of uncharted territory west of the Mississippi, Lewis has been the subject of several biographies, yet much of the published information is unreliable. A number of myths surrounding his life and death persist. Now independent scholars Thomas C. Danisi and John C. Jackson have written this definitive biography based on twelve years of meticulous research. They have re-examined the original Lewis and Clark documents and searched through obscure and overlooked sources to reveal a wealth of fascinating new information on the enigmatic character and life of Meriwether Lewis. Instead of focusing on the Lewis and Clark expedition, the authors concentrate on what Lewis was doing immediately before and after the journey through Western territory. They assess his role as a natural scientist and as governor of the Louisiana Territory. His lifelong mentor, Thomas Jefferson, thrust the latter role upon Lewis during a time of crisis. As Danisi and Jackson reveal, he would much rather have devoted this time compiling his notes and scientific findings into a vivid narrative of the expedition's adventures. Finally, using medical documentation, the book reveals the actual cause of Lewis's untimely death. The authors address both the conspiracy theories regarding murder as the cause of Lewis's death and the longstanding belief that he committed suicide. The Meriwether Lewis that emerges from this thoroughly researched biography is a man of honorable intentions who met severe challenges and handled difficult confrontations with patience and diplomacy. Both professional historians and armchair devotees of American history will want to add this important new work to their libraries.

It offers a deeply personal insight into the thoughts, struggles, momentous events and emotions that have shaped India''s history, as seen through his life and his incarceration in the forbidding Cellular Jail in the Andamans.

What does it take to report from conflict zones? What good is neutrality in the face of suffering, and how much difference can one person make?From her first journalistic assignment in Gaza to covering the Arab Spring in Egypt, Sherine Tadros searched for ways to change people's lives for the better.It wasn't until her life fell apart that she found the courage to pursue her true purpose. With compassion and verve, Tadros now shares her remarkable journey, from witnessing injustice to fighting it in the corridors of power. In probing the line between journalism and activism, her memoir Taking Sides demonstrates why stories matter - and how we can all use our voices to inspire meaningful change.

Published in 1923, Vanished Arizona offers a vivid glimpse into a frontier world that has long since disappeared. Author Martha Summerhayes draws readers into the remote outposts and rugged landscapes of Arizona's territorial years through her captivating firsthand account of life as an army wife. Accounts of danger, lawlessness, and the untamed environment are balanced with charming portraits of fellow pioneers, creating a fascinating look at life on the western frontier.Summerhayes' flair for detail and storytelling brings this colorful era to life. She takes readers bumping along in dusty stagecoaches to recount harrowing tales of Apache raids and bandit threats. We can nearly smell the smoke of campfires where she cooked under the stars while stationed at remote forts. Her prose invites us into the cramped quarters she transformed into homes. Throughout, Summerhayes' wit and wisdom shine through, making even the harsh conditions sometimes described vivid yet enchanting.With insightful observations and poignant anecdotes, Summerhayes captures the vanished world of frontier army outposts and fledgling mining towns. She chronicles characters like the legendary Lieutenant Cushing who swore to vanquish the Chiricahua Apache threat, only to meet a tragic end. Details on vanished landscapes, battles, mining camps, settlements, and soldiers grant future generations a treasured window into Arizona's past.Part memoir and part history, Vanished Arizona brings to life a disappeared time and place through the eyes of a pioneering woman who lived it. Summerhayes' engaging account grants us the chance to experience the Old West as the army wives knew it - with grit, grace, terror and triumph.

Our Founder's Wisdom explores the people in our lives that we trust for information, the people that we elevate to expert status whether they deserve it or not. If we are honest, we find that many maybe even most fail us at some point because they are fallible and cannot know everything. The Founding Fathers of our nation knew that they could not rely on mankind to always do right. They saw the shortcomings in each other, the changeable nature of man, the tendency toward pride, greed, anger, mob mentality and so forth. They chose a less volatile, more consistent, more solid foundation. They chose to seek God and the Bible for guidance for our nation. They had their differences, but they generally respected the Bible. They felt it was the best source of information about God and His creation. Was their choice real Wisdom?