Biographies

"The six wives of Henry VIII—Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr—have become defined in a popular sense not so much by their lives as by the way these lives ended.  But, as Antonia Fraser conclusively proves, they were rich and feisty characters. They may have been victims of Henry's obsession with a male heir, but they were not willing victims. 

Author: Antonia Frazer

**There is a binding split between pages 50 & 51, but all pages are in tact and the contents of the book is in great condition otherwise. 

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Acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh examines assassination as a special category of political violence and asks whether, like a contagious disease, it can be catching. Focusing chiefly on the last century and a half, Burleigh takes readers from Europe, Russia, Israel and the United States to the Congo, India, Iran, Laos, Rwanda, South Africa and Vietnam. And, as we travel, we revisit notable assassinations, among them Leon Trotsky, Hendrik Verwoerd, Juvénal Habyarimana, Indira Gandhi, Yitzhak Rabin and Jamal Khashoggi.

Author: Michael Burleigh

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Uncover the human side of history in Richard Humble’s captivating look at one of civilization's greatest adventurers. While Marco Polo’s historic twenty-five year odyssey to the Court of Kubilai Khan became a travel literature classic, his intense personal trials are often hidden behind his geographic logs. This narrative biography examines the frustrating setbacks, mortal dangers, and stacked odds that dogged his party across perilous lands. Dismissed by Venetian peers as romantic exaggeration, his epic service in the Khan’s court is brought to life with twenty pages of colour plates and a hundred historical illustrations.

Author: Richard Humble

**The book has a slight, dry damp smell from its past storage environment (no visible water damage present to the book itself, except for small water stains and foxing to the reverse side of the dustjacket).

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How did a kid from Rosario who needed growth hormone therapy become one of the greatest football players in history? Luca Caioli's classic biography reveals the lesser-known turning points of Lionel Messi's career—from his first Barcelona contract signed on a casual paper napkin to his quiet refusal to collect his initial Champions League medal. Built on exclusive interviews with Messi himself, his family, and close coaches, this updated edition tracks his journey all the way through the dramatic 2017/18 club season and the 2018 World Cup in Russia. A fast-paced, intimate look behind the scenes of modern football greatness.

Author: Luca Caioli

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Explore the life, sharp wit, and enduring literary legacy of George Bernard Shaw in this comprehensive critical symposium. Edited by acclaimed biographer Michael Holroyd, this volume gathers thirteen expert essays that examine every facet of the playwright's multi-dimensional career. From his iconic theatrical masterpieces and fiery political tracts to his personal relationships, photography, and social iconoclasm, the collection presents an in-depth view of a complex figure. Richly illustrated with rare color plates, contemporary portraits by artists like Augustus John, and historic archival photographs, the text pairs deep biographical analysis with intimate personal letters and primary source quotes.

Author: Michael Holroyd

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Rembrandt’s Eyes (1999) by British historian Simon Schama is a monumental 750-page cultural history and biography of Dutch Master Rembrandt van Rijn. Set during the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, Schama recreates the sensory atmosphere, political tensions, ongoing wars with Spain, and strict Calvinism that shaped Rembrandt’s world. Contrasting Rembrandt with his early obsession and rival Peter Paul Rubens, Schama explores how changing patron demands and a revolutionary, tactile painting style defined Rembrandt's work. With few surviving facts about the Leiden miller’s son, Schama demonstrates that his true biography lives within his art. The narrative details his meteoric rise, his deep devotion to his wife Saskia, his bond with Hendrickje Stoffels, and his eventual financial ruin—a downfall so complete he was forced to sell Saskia’s grave.

Author: Simon Schama

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Sixteen years prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, a young Adolf Hitler orchestrated a chaotic armed coup in Bavaria during the infamous 1923 Beer Hall Putsch. When the rebellion was swiftly crushed, he faced high treason charges that threatened life imprisonment or deportation. However, rather than destroying his career, the upcoming legal proceedings were transformed into a highly effective national stage for radical fascist propaganda. Drawing on previously unreleased primary source documents and prison files, historian David King constructs a gripping, day-by-day chronicle of the intense courtroom battle. The narrative masterfully demonstrates how an obscure regional party leader systematically manipulated the Weimar legal framework, outmaneuvered prosecutors, and turned a total disaster into an unprecedented stepping stone to global power.

Author: David King

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Discover the extraordinary life of Jeannette Rankin, the pioneer who broke political barriers as the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress. Raised in Missoula, Montana, Jeannette grew into a fierce advocate for women’s suffrage, social work, and world peace, playing a pivotal role in securing women's right to vote. Written by Mary Barmeyer O'Brien, this inspiring young adult biography traces Rankin's courageous journey from her Montana girlhood to her historic presence in the House of Representatives. 

Author: Mary Barmeyer O'Brien

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