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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Military History Supremo by Joan Beaumont - 9781760466831
$80.00
Military History Supremo
Joan Beaumont
Professor Emeritus David Horner AM FASSA is one of Australia's greatest military historians and its...
Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell - 9780349014753
$26.99
Kingmaker
Sonia Purnell
An electrifying re-examination of one of the twentieth century's greatest unsung power players, from the...
Hawke PM by David Day - 9781460766613
$49.99
Hawke PM
David Day
The companion volume to YOUNG HAWKE: the making of a larrikin from the award-winning historian...
Broken Threads by Mishal Husain - 9780008531690
$16.00
Broken Threads
Mishal Husain
A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING FINALIST SHORTLISTED FOR THE...
Homegrown by Jeffrey Toobin - 9781668013571
$22.00
Homegrown
Jeffrey Toobin
The definitive account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the enduring legacy of Timothy...
Secret Heroes of World War II by Eric Chaline - 9781921966125
$16.00
Secret Heroes of World War II
Eric Chaline
World War II had many influential figures, whose incredible acts of bravery, skill and intelligence...
The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides - 9781405945233
$26.99
The Wide Wide Sea
Hampton Sides
From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides comes an epic account of the most...
Yes, Ma'am by Tom Quinn - 9781785908460
$39.99
Yes, Ma'am
Tom Quinn
What really makes the British royal family tick? It's a question that royal watchers have...
True Believer by Kati Marton - 9781476763767
$10.50
True Believer
Kati Marton
True Believer reveals the life of Noel Field, an American who betrayed his country and...
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Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries by Kate Mosse - 9781529092233
$24.99
Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries
Kate Mosse
History, completed. 'Excellent . . . bursting with extraordinary women' - Anita Anand, broadcaster and...
Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold - 9780857527325
$36.99
Story of a Murder
Hallie Rubenhold
The long-awaited new book by the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE FIVE, the...
Sister Bullwinkel by Lynette Ramsay Silver - 9781863515023
$39.99
Sister Bullwinkel
Lynette Ramsay Silver
Vivian Bullwinkel has put on a brave face to the world for the past 52...
Mr and Mrs Gould: The extraordinary true story of the life of Australia's greatest naturalists and explorers, from the award winning bestselling author and LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025 by Grantlee Kieza - 9780733343261
$35.99
Mr and Mrs Gould: The extraordinary true story of the life of Australia's greatest naturalists and explorers, from the award winning bestselling author and LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025
Grantlee Kieza
The extraordinary story of the famous 'Birdman' John Gould and his talented wife Elizabeth, who...
Australia's Aviation Heroes by Colin Burgess - 9781761632495
$36.99
Australia's Aviation Heroes
Colin Burgess
From the author of bestselling Sisters in Captivity, seven remarkable stories of men who served...
The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck by Lynne Olson - 9781761381461
$36.99
The Sisterhood of Ravensbruck
Lynne Olson
A tale of great enterprise and great fortitude, and of wonderful female solidarity and nobility...
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom - 9780800794057
$13.50
The Hiding Place
Corrie ten Boom
In darkness God's truth shines most clear. Corrie ten Boom was the first licensed female...
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Beria by Amy Knight - 9780691010939
$72.99
Beria
Amy Knight
This is the first comprehensive biography of Lavrentii Beria, Stalin's notorious police chief and for...
Nancy Wake by Russell Braddon - 9780752454856
$6.50
Nancy Wake
Russell Braddon
Nancy Wake is one of the true heroines of the Second World War. Born in...
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James Stirling by Pamela Stratham-Drew - 9781876268947
$15.00
James Stirling
Pamela Stratham-Drew
Man of action, naval officer, able administrator, skilled diplomat-James Stirling's distinguished and multi-faceted career carried...
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The Wonder Horse from Mark Greenwood - Harry Hartog gift idea
$14.99
The Wonder Horse
Mark Greenwood
Phar Lap - an icon of 1930s Australia - brought joy to thousands of people...
The Red Baron by Norman Franks - 9781399085236
$44.99
The Red Baron
Norman Franks
Manfred von Richthofen, the iconic Red Baron, has remained at the forefront of First World...
LBJ by Irwin Unger - 9780471395225
$13.50
LBJ
Irwin Unger
"A careful, comprehensive portrait of a complex figure, a man both eminently practical and deeply...
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Mandela by Mike Nicol - 9781919790732
$14.50
Mandela
Mike Nicol
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Wednesdays with Bob by Derek Rielly - 9781760554262
$12.00
Wednesdays with Bob
Derek Rielly
"[a] surprisingly endearing book" The Saturday Paper At 87, beloved former PM Bob Hawke reflects...
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The Cut Out Girl by Bart van Es - 9780241978726
$7.50
The Cut Out Girl
Bart van Es
A harrowing true story about a young girl's struggle to survive Nazi persecution, and a...
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Mawson by Peter FitzSimons - 9781742752792
$11.50
Mawson
Peter FitzSimons
The story of Australia's most famous polar explorer and the giants from the heroic age...
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Jack Kennedy: Illustrated Life by Chuck Wills - 9780811868983
$22.00
Jack Kennedy: Illustrated Life
Chuck Wills
Until his brilliant life was tragically cut short, John F. Kennedy commanded the world's attention...
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Isaac Newton by James Gleick - 9780007163175
$11.00
Isaac Newton
James Gleick
When we speak of momentum, of forces and masses, we are seeing the world as...
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