Political Biographies & Memoir

From prime ministers to protestors, the Political Biographies & Memoirs collection at Harry Hartog brings together voices that have shaped nations, challenged systems, and redefined leadership. These compelling reads explore the private truths behind public lives — from halls of power to grassroots movements. Whether you're drawn to statesmen, revolutionaries, or insiders offering an unfiltered view of policy and politics, our curated selection speaks to readers who want to understand how history is made — and who makes it.

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The King's Speech
Mark Logue
Based on the recently discovered diaries of Lionel Logue--Cover.
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The Changi Camera by Tim Bowden - 9780733629624
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The Changi Camera
Tim Bowden
In THE CHANGI CAMERA, acclaimed author Tim Bowden presents a unique record of one Australian...
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Take Six Girls by Laura Thompson - 9781784970895
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Take Six Girls
Laura Thompson
'Wonderfully readable... Emphasises their sheer extraordinariness and celebrates them' MAIL ON SUNDAY. The eldest was...
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Stalin's General by Geoffrey Roberts - 9781848315174
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Stalin's General
Geoffrey Roberts
Marshal Georgy Zhukov is one of military history's legendary names. He played a decisive role...
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Kingmaker by Sir Graham Brady - 9781804188262
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Kingmaker
Sir Graham Brady
THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR THE BESTSELLING INSIDER STORY...
Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins - 9780008247782
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Freedom at Midnight
Larry Collins
Inspiration for the major film starring Hugh Bonneville, Gillian Anderson, Manish Dayal and Huma Qureshi...
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Themistocles by Michael Scott - 9780300256598
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Themistocles
Michael Scott
A portrait of the Athenian politician and general Themistocles, tracing his political development, his victory...
Chanel's War by Richard Wallace - 9781803999791
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Chanel's War
Richard Wallace
INTERVIEWER: Well, let me make it easier for you. Which side were you on? COCO...
Unofficial History field-Mrshall Sir William Slim by John Douglas - 9781844157914
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Unofficial History field-Mrshall Sir William Slim
John Douglas
Like most members of the professional military freemasonry, Slim came to admire "all the soldiers...
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The Commanders by Robert M. Utley - 9780806194233
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The Commanders
Robert M. Utley
Taking a novel approach to the military history of the post-Civil War West, distinguished historian...
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Ubuntu
Introduced by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Ubuntu collection is a unique series of exquisitely produced...
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Lincoln's Lieutenants by Stephen W. Sears - 9781328915795
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Lincoln's Lieutenants
Stephen W. Sears
From the best-selling author of Gettysburg, a multilayered group biography of the commanders who led...
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Final Wicket by Nigel McCrery - 9781399020091
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Final Wicket
Nigel McCrery
While cricket remains popular today, at the beginning of the 20th Century it was THE...
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Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre - 9780241408513
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Agent Sonya
Ben Macintyre
The incredible story behind the greatest female spy in history from one of Britain's most...
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Parallel Lives by Iain Pears - 9780008628963
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Parallel Lives
Iain Pears
This is the simplest tale in the world. Two people meet and fall in love....
General Lucian K. Truscott : Volume 1 by Glyn Harper - 9781923011014
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General Lucian K. Truscott : Volume 1
Glyn Harper
Discover the life and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least...
The Many Lives of Anne Frank by Ruth Franklin - 9780300288629
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The Many Lives of Anne Frank
Ruth Franklin
A revealing biography of Anne Frank, exploring both her life and the impact of her...
Berenice by Bruce Chilton - 9780300274257
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Berenice
Bruce Chilton
The life story of the Judean queen Berenice, descendant of Herod the Great, who became...
The Map That Changed the World by Simon Winchester - 9780140280395
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The Map That Changed the World
Simon Winchester
Following the hugely successful hardback, this extraordinary tale of the father of modern geology looks...
Marie Antoinette Style (The Official V&A Exhibition Book) by Sarah Grant - 9781838510541
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Marie Antoinette Style (The Official V&A Exhibition Book)
Sarah Grant
A fashion icon in her own time, the dress and interiors adopted by Marie Antoinette...
Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur: from the bestselling author of SISTER VIV and MARY PENFOLD by Grantlee Kieza - 9780733344107
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Ellen Savage and the Heroes of AHS Centaur: from the bestselling author of SISTER VIV and MARY PENFOLD
Grantlee Kieza
The extraordinary true story of courage under fire and survival during one of the deadliest...
Bert Hinkler: The astonishing true story of the pioneering WWII aviator who was dubbed the most daring man in the world, from the award-winning author of BANJO, BANKS and SISTER VIV by Grantlee Kieza - 9780733329203
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Bert Hinkler: The astonishing true story of the pioneering WWII aviator who was dubbed the most daring man in the world, from the award-winning author of BANJO, BANKS and SISTER VIV
Grantlee Kieza
The thrilling life of aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler, dubbed 'the most daring man in the...
Gough Whitlam by Troy Bramston - 9781460763889
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Gough Whitlam
Troy Bramston
A commanding biography of one of Australia's greatest and most visionary prime minsters by an...
Keir Starmer by Tom Baldwin - 9780008739645
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Keir Starmer
Tom Baldwin
THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER A Times Book of the Year; A...
Birding to Change the World by Trish O'Kane - 9780063223165
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Birding to Change the World
Trish O'Kane
In this uplifting memoir, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about...
Queen of the Desert by Georgina Howell - 9781447286264
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Queen of the Desert
Georgina Howell
Archaeologist, spy, Arabist, linguist, author, poet, photographer, mountaineer and nation builder, Gertrude Bell was born...
The Diary of Samuel Pepys: A Selection by Samuel Pepys - 9780141439938
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys: A Selection
Samuel Pepys
Published to co-incide with the pbk of Claire Tomalin's Whitbread Prize-winning biography The 1660s represent...
The Scapegoat by Lucy Hughes-Hallett - 9780008126599
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The Scapegoat
Lucy Hughes-Hallett
*PLUTARCH AWARD FOR THE BEST BIOGRAPHY OF 2024* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUFF COOPER PRIZE* 'SUBLIME'...