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1	Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation more books like this by Joseph J Ellis This group portrait of the Founding Fathers emphasizes the sometimes intense associations and rivalries among Jefferson, Hamilton, Burr, Adams, Franklin, Madison, and Washington.The author examines six defining moments when the personal and the political collided, and shows how their distinctive styles and visions forged a new nation. A New York ... see all copies from £2.46! new only from £7.37! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin more books like this by Benjamin Franklin Franklin is perhaps the most remarkable figure in American history: the greatest statesman of his age, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the American republic. Unraveling the enigma of Franklin's character, Morgan shows that he was the rare individual who placed the public interest before his own desires. Includes a new Introduction by ... see all copies from £1.16! new only from £4.03! \| signed copies \| first editions
3	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 £4.64! new only from £4.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Grass Crown more books like this by Colleen McCullough An aging, ailing Gaius Marius, heralded conqueror of Germany and Numidia, longs for that which was prophesied many years before: an unprecedented seventh consulship of Rome. It is a prize to be won only through treachery and with blood, pitting Marius against a new generation of assassins, powerseekers and Senate intriguers. see all copies from £1.16! new only from £4.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Brave Companions more books like this by David McCullough For more than two decades, McCullough has fascinated readers with portraits of exceptional men and women who not only have shaped the course of history but whose stories express much that is timeless about the human condition. From Harriet Beecher Stowe to a young Theodore Roosevelt, the subjects possess a sense of purpose that make for ... see all copies from £5.79! new only from £7.69!
6	Autobiography: The Story of My Experiments with Truth more books like this by Mohandas Gandhi, Mahadev H Desai (Translator), Sissela BOK (Foreword by) Translated by Mahadev Desai and with a New Preface The only authorized American edition Mohandas K. Gandhi is one of the most inspiring figures of our time. In his classic autobiography he recounts the story of his life and how he developed his concept of active nonviolent resistance, which propelled the Indian struggle for independence and ... see all copies from £4.93! new only from £6.95!
7	Markings more books like this by Dag Hammarskjold Universally known and admired as a peacemaker, Dag Hammarskjold concealed a remarkable intense inner life which he recorded over several decades in this journal of poems and spiritual meditations, left to be published after his death. ["Markings"] is "perhaps the greatest testament of personal devotion published in this century" ("The New York ... see all copies from £1.16! new only from £7.96! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Benjamin Franklin more books like this by Professor Edmund S Morgan In this biography of the Founding Father, Morgan looks at Ben Franklin's life and his many accomplishments in both politics and in science. He digs deeper to reveal the conflicts between Franklin's vision of what he wanted America to be and the historic collaborations that shaped the new country. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. see all copies from £1.85! new only from £4.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin more books like this by H W Brands This biography of Ben Franklin sees him as both a representative of the new man--the American--and an agent of historical change, whose participation was central to the debates that shaped the new nation. This book was a finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £9.54! \| first editions
10	The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They Made more books like this by Walter Isaacson, Evan Thomas Here is the unanimously acclaimed collective biography of the six extraordinary men who shaped U.S. policy after World War II. They were the original best and brightest, men whose outsized personalities and dramatic actions brought order to postwar chaos. 48 black-and-white photographs. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £10.96! \| first editions
11	White House Years more books like this by Henry A Kissinger see all copies from £4.64! new only from £7.83! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Cicero: The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician more books like this by Anthony Everitt This biography of the great Roman orator and politician examines his works and days, provides a look into the strong personalities who were his contemporaries, and evokes the grandeur of Rome at its height. The author notes Cicero's take on the baseness and folly of those around him. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £7.77!
13 view cover	The Autobiography and Other Writings more books like this by Benjamin Franklin Through Benjamin Franklin's own words, these writings present remarkable insight into the man and his accomplishments as a writer, publisher, scientist, inventor, diplomat, and politician. Additional writings from Franklin's wife and son provide a more intimate portrait of the man who became a legend in his own time. Includes a new introduction. see all copies from £1.16! new only from £4.03! \| first editions
14 view cover	Supreme Command: Soldiers, Statesmen, and Leadership in Wartime more books like this by Eliot A Cohen Using the example of great modern leaders--Lincoln, Clemenceau, Churchill, and Ben Gurion--all of whom were without military experience, "Supreme Command" argues that, in fact, civilian statesmen can be brilliant commanders in times of war. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £8.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
15	Life of Mahatma Gandhi more books like this by Louis Fischer see all copies from £1.61! new only from £10.85! \| first editions
16 view cover	A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution more books like this by Carol Berkin A study of the historical context, major players, and key issues and arguments that led to the adoption of the Constitution of the United States of America. see all copies from £5.96! new only from £8.06! \| signed copies \| first editions
17	Years of Upheaval more books like this by Henry A. Kissinger see all copies from £4.64! new only from £15.05! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Benjamin Franklin more books like this by Carl Van Doren Originally published in 1938, this biography of Franklin has long been considered a definitive study, though some have criticized it for being too admiring of the Founding Father. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £10.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
19	Pillar of Iron more books like this by Taylor Caldwell see all copies from £4.64! first editions
20 view cover	The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori more books like this by Mark Ravina The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, "The Last Samurai," starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. In this vibrant ... see all copies from £4.64! new only from £4.64! \| first editions
21 view cover	Paul Revere & the world he lived in more books like this by Esther Forbes Paul Revere, an amazingly versatile patriot and artisan, was one of the little men living in extraordinary times. Here is an intimate view of the American Revolution presented from the point of view of one man--a man who in many ways embodied the spirit of his age. see all copies from £4.64! new only from £9.25! \| signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	General of the Army: George C. Marshall, Soldier and Statesman more books like this by Ed Cray As chief of staff in the U.S. Army through World War II, George Marshall the soldier shaped the vast mobilization, the enormous military effort, and the decision to use the atomic bomb. This fascinating biography gives an account of the man behind the legend. Illustrated. see all copies from £6.32! new only from £13.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	The Prophet Armed: Trotsky: 1879-1921 more books like this by Isaac Deutscher Few political figures of the twentieth century have aroused as much controversy as the Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Trotsky's extraordinary life and extensive writings have left an indelible mark on revolutionary conscience. Yet there was a danger that his name would disappear from history. Originally published in 1954, Deutscher's ... see all copies from £4.50! new only from £10.44! \| first editions
24 view cover	Leaders more books like this by Richard Milhous Nixon see all copies from £3.43! new only from £18.56! \| signed copies \| first editions
25	Too strong for fantasy more books like this by Marcia Davenport see all copies from £4.64! new only from £15.08! \| signed copies \| first editions

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