Charts the French Revolution from its beginnings at an impromptu meeting on an indoor tennis court at Versailles in 1789, right through to the 'coup d'etat' that brought Napoleon to power ten years later. This book explains the drama and complexities of this era.
At its height Renaissance Florence was a centre of wealth, power and influence. A republican city-state funded by trade and banking, its bloody political scene... Læs mere
A guide to the use of the avian embryo in studies of vertebrate development. It includes approaches to analysis of the chick genome, gene knock-out studies using RNA... Læs mere
Weaves political, social and art history of Florence into a lively whole. This book features photographs and illustrations and line drawings that describe various buildings and treasures of the city.
Hibbert tries to show by reference to history of punishments, to the reactions of those who suffered them or have been threatened by them, and... Læs mere
In this fresh look at the American Revolution, Hibbert portrays the realities of a war that thousands of George Washington's fellow... Læs mere
The perfect introduction to England's history for readers of all ages.
Warlords, Popes, Poisoners - the true story of the Borgias, the first family of the Italian Renaissance
A vivid account of one of the greatest British military victories
The years of Elizabeth's childhood were troubled - fraught with danger and beset with the political and religious plots of those around her. At the age... Læs mere
Africa Explored collects the amazing tales of Europeans in Africa before the wave of colonialism.
'By far the best single-volume description of the mutiny yet written' - Economist A beautifully written and meticulously researched narrative history of the great Indian... Læs mere