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 Possibly True Story of Martin Gardiner by Graeme Cohen - 9781925043693
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The Possibly True Story of Martin Gardiner
Graeme Cohen
Based on the true events of 19th century Australia's most enigmatic mathematician The Possibly True...
Edda Mussolini by Caroline Moorehead - 9781784743246
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Edda Mussolini
Caroline Moorehead
A thrilling biography of Edda Mussolini - Benito Mussolini's favourite daughter - and a heart-stopping...
Going with the Boys from Judith Mackrell - Harry Hartog gift idea
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Going with the Boys
Judith Mackrell
'They were not just reporters; they were also pioneers, and Judith Mackrell has done them...
A History of the World in 21 Women from Jenni Murray - Harry Hartog gift idea
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A History of the World in 21 Women
Jenni Murray
Jenni Murray gives the lie to Thomas Carlyle's infamous declaration that 'the history of the...
It Worked for Me by Colin Powell - 9780062135131
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It Worked for Me
Colin Powell
New York Times Bestselling Author Colin Powell, one of America's most admired public figures, reveals...
Recollections Of A Bleeding Heart 10th Anniversary Edition by Don Watson - 9781742751993
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Recollections Of A Bleeding Heart 10th Anniversary Edition
Don Watson
Award-winning and best-selling biography of Paul Keating with new content Award-winning and best-selling biography of...
Nancy Wake by Peter FitzSimons - 9780732295257
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Nancy Wake
Peter FitzSimons
The gripping true story of the woman who became the Gestapo's most wanted spy In...
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The Young Menzies by Zachary Gorman - 9780522879223
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The Young Menzies
Zachary Gorman
How did Menzies develop as the giant of Australian politics? Sir Robert Menzies is a...
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The Women of Rothschild by Natalie Livingstone - 9781529366730
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The Women of Rothschild
Natalie Livingstone
'Captivating, intimate, dazzling epic and revelatory' SIMON SEBAG-MONTEFIORE The story of the family who rose...
Catherine de Medici by Leonie Frieda - 9780753820391
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Catherine de Medici
Leonie Frieda
Orphaned in infancy, Catherine de Medici was the sole legitimate heiress to the Medici family...
Hudson Fysh by Grantlee Kieza - 9780733341533
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Hudson Fysh
Grantlee Kieza
The extraordinary life of the Gallipoli veteran and WWI Flying Corp gunner who founded Qantas...
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Henrietta Maria by Leanda de Lisle - 9781784742973
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Henrietta Maria
Leanda de Lisle
An important and entertaining revisionist biography of Henrietta Maria (1609-1699) by one of our most...
Grant by Ron Chernow - 9781788541619
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Grant
Ron Chernow
A dramatic portrait of one of America's most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant,...
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The Rebel and the Kingdom by Bradley Hope - 9781399806183
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The Rebel and the Kingdom
Bradley Hope
A gripping account of an Ivy League activist-turned-fugitive and his clandestine effort to subvert the...
Banjo Paterson by Alistair Campbell - 9781761260803
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Banjo Paterson
Alistair Campbell
A stunning collection from the archive of Australia's greatest storyteller, Banjo Paterson. Notebooks, illustrations, photographs,...
The Secret Heart by Suleika Dawson - 9780008557379
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The Secret Heart
Suleika Dawson
A Telegraph Book to Read for Autumn 2022A Times Best Non-fiction Book for Autumn 2022A...
Genghis Khan
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Genghis Khan
Frank McLynn
The greatest story of military conquest in history from a 'master storyteller' (Guardian) Genghis Khan...
Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford - 9780609809648
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Genghis Khan
Jack Weatherford
Readers of books on pivotal events in history and character-driven history, such as How the...
Eva Braun by Heike B. Gortemaker - 9780241955925
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Eva Braun
Heike B. Gortemaker
A revealing insight into the private world of Hitler, through the story of Eva Braun...
Bold Types
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Bold Types
Patricia Clarke
In Bold Types, Patricia Clarke recounts the chequered journey of women journalists in the fight...
Zelensky by Andrew L. Urban - 9781922810052
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Zelensky
Andrew L. Urban
From the most famous comedic actor in Ukraine to the most famous political hero in...
Holocaust Child by Amira Keidar - 9781913543075
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Holocaust Child
Amira Keidar
A little girl is smuggled out of a Jewish ghetto by two courageous women. Holocaust...
Elizabeth and John by Alan Atkinson - 9781742237565
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Elizabeth and John
Alan Atkinson
** Winner, 2023 Ernest Scott Prize ** ** Winner, 2023 NSW Premier's History Awards, Australian...
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Do Let's Have Another Drink by Gareth Russell - 9780008542627
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Do Let's Have Another Drink
Gareth Russell
A Times Best Book on the Royal Family of the Year 2022This is a biography...
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The Infidel and the Professor by Dennis C. Rasmussen - 9780691192284
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The Infidel and the Professor
Dennis C. Rasmussen
The story of the greatest of all philosophical friendships-and how it influenced modern thought David...
Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman - 9780008470197
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Confidence Man
Maggie Haberman
*THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* *A Financial Times Book of the Year* *Economist Book...
The Japanese by Christopher Harding - 9780141992280
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The Japanese
Christopher Harding
Two thousand years of Japanese history, told through interconnected portraits of twenty fascinating individuals Chris...
The Chancellor by Kati Marton - 9780008499495
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The Chancellor
Kati Marton
'An intimate, insightful portrait of an extraordinarily private leader' WALTER ISAACSONFrom the bestselling author of...
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