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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Francis by James Cowan - 9780340786086
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Francis
James Cowan
James Cowan lived in Italy for three years walking in the footsteps of Francis, following...
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Eyre by Ivan Rudolph - 9780732297152
$10.00
Eyre
Ivan Rudolph
Lake Eyre, the Eyre Peninsula, the Eyre Highway that traverses the Nullarbor between Adelaide to...
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Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Keneally
This self-made man from a log cabin-the great orator, the Emancipator, the savior of the...
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Winnie & Nelson by Jonny Steinberg - 9780008353810
$11.00
Winnie & Nelson
Jonny Steinberg
*Shortlisted for the 2024 Wolfson History Prize* 'Gripping and profoundly moving' DAMON GALGUT 'Deft and...
Too Much Cabbage and Jesus Christ by Catherine Bishop - 9781743058572
$39.95
Too Much Cabbage and Jesus Christ
Catherine Bishop
Who was responsible for the 1928 Coniston Massacre in Central Australia where a police party...
The Earth Is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner - 9780062669902
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The Earth Is All That Lasts
Mark Lee Gardner
"Fast-paced and highly absorbing." -Wall Street Journal A magisterial new history of the fierce final...
Inverse Cowgirl by Alicia Roth Weigel - 9780063295285
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Inverse Cowgirl
Alicia Roth Weigel
"One of the most brilliant thought leaders I have been able to share space with."-Jonathan...
The Lives of the Caesars by Suetonius - 9780241186893
$55.00
The Lives of the Caesars
Suetonius
A masterful new translation of Suetonius' renowned biographies of the twelve Caesars, by the award-winning...
$18.50
The Armies of George S. Patton
George Forty
US General George Patton was a hard-nosed old soldier, nicknamed "Old Blood and Guts". He...
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Egypt's Sun King
Joann Fletcher
A story of the pharaoh who kept Egypt at peace for forty years - decade...
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Making Progress by Jenny Macklin - 9780522866872
$36.99
Making Progress
Jenny Macklin
Learn about transformational reforms like paid parental leave, the NDIS, the Apology to the Stolen...
The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters by Sam Kashner - 9780062881809
$12.00
The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters
Sam Kashner
A poignant, evocative, and wonderfully gossipy account of the two sisters who represented style and...
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Eleanor, the Secret Queen by John Ashdown-Hill - 9780752456690
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Eleanor, the Secret Queen
John Ashdown-Hill
When Edward IV died in 1483, the Yorkist succession was called into question by doubts...
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Anne Neville by Amy Licence - 9781445633121
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Anne Neville
Amy Licence
Shakespeare's enduring image of Richard III's queen is one of bitterness and sorrow. Anne curses...
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The Lady Queen
Nancy Goldstone
The riveting history of a beautiful queen, a shocking murder, a papal trial--and a reign...
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God's Ghostwriters by Candida Moss - 9780008612184
$14.00
God's Ghostwriters
Candida Moss
'Monumental and eye-opening' Reza Aslan'A revelation [...and...] an intellectual triumph' Irish Independent'[A] massive achievement' Spectator'Refreshingly...
Mirrors of Greatness by David Reynolds - 9780008439927
$15.50
Mirrors of Greatness
David Reynolds
A TELEGRAPH BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 'A highly imaginative and thought-provoking way of exploring...
Victoria and Abdul (film tie-in) by Shrabani Basu - 9780750982580
$10.00
Victoria and Abdul (film tie-in)
Shrabani Basu
Now a major motion picture starring Dame Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and Eddie Izzard, directed...
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The SS Officer's Armchair by Daniel Lee - 9781911214984
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The SS Officer's Armchair
Daniel Lee
A historical detective story and a gripping account of one historian's hunt for answers as...
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Marcus Aurelius by Donald J. Robertson - 9780300280142
$30.95
Marcus Aurelius
Donald J. Robertson
Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and...
In The Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson - 9780552777773
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In The Garden of Beasts
Erik Larson
'A compelling tale... a narrative that makes such a brave effort to see history as...
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Hanns and Rudolf by Thomas Harding - 9780099559054
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Hanns and Rudolf
Thomas Harding
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The extraordinary true story of the Jewish investigator who pursued and...
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Escape Cliffs by Derek Pugh - 9780648142102
$11.00
Escape Cliffs
Derek Pugh
This is a true story of greed, courage, exploration, murder, wasted efforts, life and death...
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Elizabeth I by Richard Rex - 9780752425863
$12.50
Elizabeth I
Richard Rex
Elizabeth I stands in the English imagination for one of the formative phases of English...
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Politics, Pride and Perversion by Erik Eklund - 9781760466794
$40.95
Politics, Pride and Perversion
Erik Eklund
Frank Arkell (1929-1998) was the most successful politician of his generation; an Independent who served...
Annette Kellerman, Australian Mermaid: The inspiring true story of the swimming champion and Hollywood star, from the bestselling author of SISTER VIV and THE REMARKABLE MRS REIBY by Grantlee Kieza - 9780733343308
$35.99
Annette Kellerman, Australian Mermaid: The inspiring true story of the swimming champion and Hollywood star, from the bestselling author of SISTER VIV and THE REMARKABLE MRS REIBY
Grantlee Kieza
Champion swimmer, trailblazer and film idol - the adventurous life of our first Hollywood superstar,...
Solomon's Noose by Steve Harris - 9781922129741
$7.50
Solomon's Noose
Steve Harris
The book paints a vivid picture of the society and poverty from which Blay's character...
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Nell, the Duchess of Manchester by Robert Wainwright - 9781761068980
$34.99
Nell, the Duchess of Manchester
Robert Wainwright
When an unassuming young Melbourne woman bumped into a handsome naval lieutenant in a Colombo...