Historical Figures Books

Step back in time with these illuminating biographies of historical figures. From ancient rulers to modern revolutionaries, these books offer detailed accounts of the lives and times of individuals who have left an indelible mark on history. Gain a deeper understanding of different historical periods and the people who shaped them.

Biography books offer intimate glimpses into the lives of extraordinary individuals who have shaped history, culture, and society. Explore the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of influential figures from various fields, including politics, science, arts, and business. Gain insights into the historical contexts and pivotal moments that defined these remarkable lives. Discover the motivations, philosophies, and decision-making processes of leaders and innovators. Learn valuable life lessons and draw inspiration from the experiences of those who have made significant contributions to the world. Whether you're seeking role models or historical understanding, these books provide compelling narratives of human achievement and perseverance.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Benjamin Franklin
A Tale of Two Cities

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksBook binding

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Rebecca Skloot

Benjamin FranklinBook binding

Benjamin Franklin

Walter Isaacson

A Tale of Two CitiesBook binding

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickens

The Last Lion Box SetBook binding

The Last Lion Box Set

William Manchester, Paul Reid

FiguringBook binding

Figuring

Maria Popova

The Devil in the White CityBook binding

The Devil in the White City

Erik Larson

Furious LoveBook binding

Furious Love

Sam Kashner, Nancy Schoenberger

The Coldest WarBook binding

The Coldest War

James Brady

The SwerveBook binding

The Swerve

Stephen Greenblatt

Beyträge Zur Vaterländischen Historie, Geographie, Staatistik, Und Landwirthschaft, Samt Einer Uebersicht Der Schönen Litteratur.Book binding

Beyträge Zur Vaterländischen Historie, Geographie, Staatistik, Und Landwirthschaft, Samt Einer Uebersicht Der Schönen Litteratur.

Lorenz Von Westenrieder

GenerationsBook binding

Generations

William Strauss, Neil Howe

The Pillars of the EarthBook binding

The Pillars of the Earth

Ken Follett

My Forty Years with FordBook binding

My Forty Years with Ford

Charles E. Sorensen, Samuel T. Williamson

Memoirs of My LifeBook binding

Memoirs of My Life

Edward Gibbon

Memory of the WorldBook binding

Memory of the World

Unesco

The DiscoverersBook binding

The Discoverers

Daniel Joseph Boorstin

The Trial of SocratesBook binding

The Trial of Socrates

I. F. Stone

The Science of ConjectureBook binding

The Science of Conjecture

James Franklin

Goodbye, DarknessBook binding

Goodbye, Darkness

William Manchester

CervantesBook binding

Cervantes

Jean Canavaggio

The Rebellious SlaveBook binding

The Rebellious Slave

Scot French

Vanessa and Her SisterBook binding

Vanessa and Her Sister

Priya Parmar

The Complete MausBook binding

The Complete Maus

Art Spiegelman

An Autobiography by Theodore RooseveltBook binding

An Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt

The RevoltBook binding

The Revolt

Menachem Begin

Shadow DiversBook binding

Shadow Divers

Robert Kurson

George MarshallBook binding

George Marshall

David L. Roll

The Other Boleyn GirlBook binding

The Other Boleyn Girl

Philippa Gregory

The Role of the Individual in HistoryBook binding

The Role of the Individual in History

Georgi Valentinovich Plekhanov

Art of MemoryBook binding

Art of Memory

F. A. Yates

Lenin on the TrainBook binding

Lenin on the Train

Catherine Merridale

Twelve Years a SlaveBook binding

Twelve Years a Slave

Solomon Northup

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