Biography & Autobiography : Historical

In vivid and graceful prose, Lucette Lagnado re-creates the majesty and cosmopolitan glamour of Cairo in the years between World War II and Gamal Abdel Nasser's rise to power. Her father, Leon, was a boulevardier who conducted business on the elegant terrace of Shepheard's Hotel, and later, in the cozy, dark bar of the Nile Hilton, dressed in his signature white sharkskin suit. But with the fall of King Farouk and Nasser's nationalization of Egyptian industry, Leon and his family lose everything. As streets are renamed, neighborhoods of their fellow Jews disbanded, and the city purged of all foreign influence, the Lagnados, too, must make their escape. With all of their belongings packed into twenty-six suitcases, their jewels and gold coins hidden in sealed tins of marmalade, Leon and his family depart for any land that will take them. The poverty and hardships they encounter in their flight from Cairo to Paris to New York are strikingly juxta-posed against the beauty and comforts of the lives they left behind. An inversion of the American dream set against the stunning portraits of three world cities, Lucette Lagnado's memoir offers a grand and sweeping story of faith, tradition, tragedy, and triumph. more...

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In this stirring biography, Samuel Adams joins the first tier of founding fathers, a rank he has long deserved. With eloquence equal to that of Thomas Jefferson and Tom Paine, and with a passionate love of God, Adams helped ignite the flame of liberty and made sure it glowed even during the Revolution's darkest hours. He was, as Jefferson later observed, "truly the man of the Revolution." more...

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Despite Alexander the Great's unprecedented accomplishments, during the last seven years of his life, this indomitable warrior became increasingly unpredictable, sporadically violent, megalomaniacal, and suspicious of friends as well as enemies. What could have caused such a lamentable transformation? This biography seeks to answer that question by assessing the role of alcohol in Alexander the Great's life, using the figure of Dionysus as a symbol of its destructive effects on his psyche. more...

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Ambrose presents a comprehensive and invaluable introduction to the life and works of the saint. more...

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American Presidents from MobileReference describes early life,. political career, significant events, legislation, programs, appointments, personal. life, and post-presidential career of all American Presidents. Audience. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in American History, including middle. school, high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Features.:.; Illustrated with portraits of all presidents.; Biography, including early life, political career, and post-presidential. career.; Concise description of major event during presidency including legislation,. programs, and appointments.; Search for the words or phrases.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Add Bookmarks, text annotations and mark-ups.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. 1. George Washington (April 30, 1789 -March 3, 1797) Party: none, VP: John. Adams (Federalist policies). 2. John Adams (March 4, 1797-March 3, 1801) Federalist, VP: Thomas Jefferson. 3. Thomas Jefferson (March 4, 1801-March 3, 1809) Democratic-Republican, VP:. Aaron Burr, George Clinton. 4. James Madison (March 4, 1809-March 3, 1817) Democratic-Republican, VP: George. Clinton[D], Elbridge Gerry[D]. 5. James Monroe (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1825) Democratic-Republican, VP: Daniel. Tompkins. 6. John Quincy Adams (March 4, 1825-March 3, 1829) Democratic-Republican, VP:. John Calhoun. 7. Andrew Jackson (March 4, 1829-March 3, 1837) Democrat, VP: John Calhoun[R],. Martin Van Buren. 8. Martin Van Buren (Mar more...

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