Andrew Carnegie
A New York Times bestseller! “Beautifully crafted and fun to read.” —Louis Galambos, The Wall Street Journal “Nasaw’s research is extraordin…
55 Best Biographies
Explore the lives of remarkable individuals through our curated list of the 55 best biographies. Each book offers a unique perspective on the experiences and achievements of influential figures across various fields.
Shakespeare: The Biography
Peter Ackroyd's method is to position Shakespeare in the close context of his world. In this way, he not only conjures up the texture of Sha…
The Queen’s Agent: Sir Francis Walsingham and the Rise of Espionage in Elizabethan England
A “superb” portrait of the Tudor-age spymaster that “paints a John le Carré–like world of double-dealing and intrigue” (The Sunday Telegraph…
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
"This edition includes a new interview with the author"--P. [4] of cover.
Madame Curie: A Biography
This story was published serially under the title: Marie Curie, my mother.
Nikola Tesla: Imagination and the Man Who Invented the 20th Century
If you want to learn about one of history’s most fascinating minds and uncover some of his secrets of imagination—secrets that enabled him t…
The Man Who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
The Man Who Knew Infinity is the true story of a friendship between Srinivasa Ramanujan and G.H. Hardy that forever changed mathematics. In …
The Man Who Invented Christmas: How Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol Rescued His Career and Revived Our Holiday Spirits
With warmth, wit, and good cheer, Standiford shows how the unlikely success of A Christmas Carol revitalized Charles Dickens's languishing c…
The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom
In sumptuous and illuminating detail, Simon Winchester, the bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman ("Elegant and scrupulous"—New…
The Monk of Mokha
From the best-selling author of The Circle - the gripping true story of a young Yemeni American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of …
The Lives of the Muses: Nine Women and the Artists They Inspired
To be a muse to a celebrated artist is surely one of the most flattering roles a person can have. But what is the life of a muse really like…
The Immortal Irishman: The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
In the New York Times bestseller The Immortal Irishman, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan illuminates the dawn of the great Irish A…
Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery and Murder in Medieval England
“Gripping . . . a highly readable tour de force that brings Queen Isabella vividly to life.”—The Washington Post Book World An “insightful a…
Hannibal: The Enemy of Rome
Originally published: Enemy of Rome. London: Evans Bros., 1960.
Galileo: A Life
A suspenseful narrative and spiritive rendition of the life of Galileo.
Mary Shelley
‘The most dazzling biography of a female writer to have come my way for a decade…' – Financial Times ‘To be savoured for its vivid and sympa…
Casanova: The World of a Seductive Genius
"The remarkable story of Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798), an impoverished abandoned boy who became the notorious libertine, famous writer, and …
Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured
The profoundly inspiring and fully documented saga of Joan of Arc, the young peasant girl whose "voices" moved her to rally the French natio…
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic, " The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. The …
Einstein: His Life and Universe
From Isaacson, the bestselling author of "Benjamin Franklin," comes the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all his papers have be…
The Wright Brothers
Discover the inspiring true story of the Wright Brothers, whose groundbreaking achievements in aviation changed the world forever.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Discover the extraordinary story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells, taken without her knowledge, revolutionized modern medicine.
Alexander Hamilton
Discover the extraordinary life of Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Father who shaped America's future with his visionary ideas and relentle…
Dive into the fascinating world of biographies with our selection of the 55 best biographies of all time. This list showcases a diverse array of individuals, from historical icons like Alexander Hamilton and Cleopatra to modern innovators like Steve Jobs and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Each biography provides a captivating glimpse into the lives of these remarkable figures, revealing their struggles, triumphs, and the impact they made on the world. Whether you're interested in politics, science, art, or social justice, this collection offers something for everyone. Discover the stories behind the headlines and learn how these individuals shaped history and inspired generations. Perfect for avid readers, history buffs, or anyone looking to gain insight into the human experience, this list is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration. Grab a book from our list and embark on a journey through the lives of those who changed the course of history.