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1	Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln more books like this by Doris Kearns Goodwin This brilliant multiple biography is centered on Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history. see all copies from £13.15! new only from £13.15! \| first editions
2	Infidel more books like this by Ayaan Hirsi Ali In this profoundly affecting memoir from the internationally renowned author of "The Caged Virgin," Ayaan Hirsi Ali tells her life story, from her traditional Muslim childhood in Somalia to her intellectual awakening in the Netherlands to her life under armed guard in the West. see all copies from £7.14! new only from £8.56! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	Autobiography of Malcolm X more books like this by Malcolm X Malcolm X was a controversial figure in the early sixties as one of the most forceful and eloquent spokesmen for African-Americans. In his writings and public appearances he addressed the issues of Black pride, separatism (a position he eventually renounced), and self-esteem. In the years prior to his assassination in 1965, he granted Alex Haley, ... see all copies from £2.08! new only from £4.66! \| first editions
4	The Obama Nation more books like this by Jerome R Corsi, PH.D. (Read by) Barack Obama stepped onto the national political stage when the then-Illinois State senator addressed the 2004 Democratic National Convention. Soon after Obama was elected to the U.S. Senate, author Jerome Corsi began researching Obama's personal and political background. Scrupulously sourced with more than 600 footnotes, The Obama Nation is the ... see all copies from £11.99! new only from £14.13! \| first editions
5	The Revolution: A Manifesto more books like this by Ron Paul Moving from topic to topic at a quick pace, whittling everything down to its bare essentials, Paul tackles everything from the false choices in American politics to foreign policy as it was laid out by the founding fathers to economic freedom, abortion, civil liberties, and personal responsibility. see all copies from £11.12! new only from £11.12! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Mein Kampf more books like this by Adolf Hitler Hitler outlines a program of blood and terror in this self-revealing classic. see all copies from £6.35! new only from £9.01! \| first editions
7	Faith of My Fathers more books like this by John McCain, Mark Salter Senator and one-time presidential candidate John McCain devotes roughly one-third of this multi-generational family biography to his grandfather and father, both of whom had distinguished military careers in the Pacific. McCain describes his youth and his own military career, which included serving in the Vietnam war, where he was shot down and ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £6.49! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World more books like this by Alan Greenspan With the distillation of a life's worth of wisdom and insight into an elegant expression of a coherent worldview, this book will stand as Greenspan's personal and intellectual legacy. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £8.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century more books like this by Steve Coll Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and author of the national bestseller "Ghost Wars," Steve Coll presents the story of the Bin Laden familyas rise to power and privilege, revealing new information to show how American influences changed the family and how one memberas rebellion changed America The Bin Ladens rose from poverty to privilege; they ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Barack Obama: In His Own Words more books like this by Barack Obama, Lisa Rogak (Editor) Since delivering his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, Barack Obama has been hailed as the clear savior of not only the Democratic party, but of the integrity of American politics. Despite the fact that he burst onto the national scene seemingly overnight, his name recognition has grown by leaps and bounds ever since. ... see all copies from £9.88! new only from £9.88!
11 view cover	See No Evil: The True Story of a Ground Soldier in the CIA's War on Terrorism more books like this by Robert Baer, Seymour M Hersh (Foreword by) An ex-CIA agent recounts several key cases of his career--including the infiltration of a Palestinian terror group and efforts in Iraq to undermine Saddam Hussein--and reflects on how the agency has gone into decline after his departure. see all copies from £6.95! new only from £9.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	My Life more books like this by Bill Clinton, President (Read by) Former president Bill Clinton's highly anticipated memoirs will be published in June. My Life, an account of Clinton's life through the White House years, is one of the most eagerly awaited books of recent years. The book will go on sale nationwide, with a first printing of 1.5 million copies. My Life also will be available from Random ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.77! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Angler more books like this by Bart Gellman Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gellman documents how Vice President Dick Cheney redefined the role of the American vice presidency, assuming unprecedented responsibilities and making it a post of historic power. see all copies from £14.01! new only from £14.13! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down more books like this by Kaylene Johnson In 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide ... see all copies from £8.47! new only from £9.86!
15 view cover	Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin more books like this by Benjamin Franklin The authoritative edition of Franklin's autobiography, now with a new introduction by eminent Franklin scholar Edmund S. Morgan Translated into a dozen languages, printed in hundreds of editions, and read by millions of people, Franklin's autobiography has had an influence perhaps unequaled by any other book by an American writer. Written ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £4.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Fugitive Days more books like this by Bill Ayers, William Ayers This memoir is by a '60s political activist who went underground after the famous Greenwich Village townhouse explosion in 1970. Ayers tells of the political and cultural influences that radicalized him, his life in the Weather Underground prior to the explosion, his life on the run, and what happened to him after he turned himself in in 1981. see all copies from £10.50! new only from £10.50! \| first editions
17 view cover	Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life more books like this by Jon Lee Anderson He became a myth in his own lifetime and an international martyr-figure upon his death; he was a revolutionary fighter, a military strategist, a social philosopher, an economist, a medical doctor, and a friend and confidant of Fidel Castro. Che Guevara's dream was an epic one - to unite Latin America and the rest of the developing world through ... see all copies from £7.76! new only from £12.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Desert Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell, Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia more books like this by Janet Wallach Turning away from privileged Victorian Britain, Gertrude Bell explored, mapped and excavated the world of the Arabs, winning the trust of Arab sheiks and chieftains along the way. When the First World War erupted and the British needed the loyalty of Arab leaders, Gertrude Bell provided the intelligence for T.E. Lawrence's military activities. ... see all copies from £2.10! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	The American Journey of Barack Obama more books like this by Life Magazine, Editors Of Life Magazine The, Life Books The editors of LIFE Books have collected a richly illustrated biography of presidential candidate Barack Obama. This work includes intimate pictures from Obama's childhood and his time as editor of Harvard's Law Review, and culminates with the historic Democratic National Convention. see all copies from £16.59! new only from £16.59! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Rise of Barack Obama more books like this by Pete Souza (Text by) Pete Souza, an award-winning photojournalist, documents the rise of the charismatic Barack Obama from his first day in the U.S. Senate right up to the Pennsylvania primary in April 2008.More than 80 percent of these candid and stunning photographs, capturing private and political moments, have not been seen before.Souza provides extended ... see all copies from £9.85! new only from £9.85! \| signed copies
21 view cover	Alexander Hamilton more books like this by Ron Chernow The renowned author of "Titan," whom the "New York Times" has called "as elegant an architect of monumental histories as we've seen in decades," vividly recreates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton's turbulent life. see all copies from £5.65! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words That Remade America more books like this by Garry Wills Winner of the Pulitzer prize in 1993, this is an account of the making of Lincoln's revolutionary masterpiece. Lincoln was asked to prepare a memorial for the battle at Gettysburg. Instead, he gave the whole nation "a birth of freedom" - by tracing its birth to the Declaration of Independence (which called all men equal) rather than the ... see all copies from £5.65! new only from £8.72! \| first editions
23 view cover	Obama: From Promise to Power more books like this by David Mendell David Mendell has covered Obama since the beginning of his campaign for the Senate and as a result enjoys far-reaching access to the new Senator - both his professional and personal life. He uses this access to paint a very intimate portrait of Obama and his life pre and post Senate, including Obama's new status as a sex symbol now that going into ... see all copies from £6.49! new only from £6.49! \| first editions
24 view cover	Living History more books like this by Hillary Rodham Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton is known to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Yet few beyond her close friends and family have ever heard her account of her extraordinary journey. She writes with candor, humor and passion about her upbringing in suburban, middle-class America in the 1950s and her transformation from Goldwater Girl to student ... see all copies from £1.41! new only from £5.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics more books like this by Joe Biden Democratic Senator Biden, one of the most recognizable figures in the U.S. government, presents an insiders look at life in the Senate, Washington politics, and American foreign policy. see all copies from £9.36! new only from £9.36! \| first editions

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