Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy “[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably …
From the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, a vivid portrait of one of the most powerful leaders in Israel’s first decades of statehood Instantly recognizable with his iconic eye …
A compelling intellectual biography of Stalin told through his personal library “[A] fascinating new study.”—Michael O’Donnell, Wall Street Journal In this engaging life of the …
A renowned scientist and environmental advocate looks back on a life that has straddled the worlds of science and politics “Compelling. . . . [Ehrlich’s] memoir includes …
The first full-length biography of civil rights hero and congressman John Lewis “The perfect book, at the right time.”—Michael Henry Adams, The Guardian For six decades John …
The dazzling splendors of the court of Napoleon I (1769–1821) reflected the grandeur and ambitions of the greatest empire of the day. This luxurious volume re-creates the ambiance …
This first-ever biography of William Beckford provides a unique look at eighteenth-century British history from the perspective of the colonies. Even in his own time, Beckford was …
The rediscovery of a pivotal figure in Black history and his importance and influence in the struggle against slavery and discrimination “A masterful biography. . . . Ward’s …
During the Spanish Civil War, women—long oppressed in Spain—were active both on the front and in the rear guard. This book is the first to focus on Spanish women's contributions to …
How the son of an innkeeper with a flair for making money became the richest commoner in nineteenth-century England, and what he did with his extraordinary success This is the …
