Christopher Hibbert Livres

A revised and updated reference book, comprised of 5000 entries, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced. Everything that is important in the history and culture of London is documented, from its first settlement to the present day.

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 interference, morpholinos, and other techniques. It focuses on providing practical guidance, highlighting potentials and pitfalls of key cell biological and embryological techniques.

A vivid account of one of the greatest British military victories

Renowned for his engaging writing style, Christopher Hibbert is celebrated as one of the most popular historians of his era. With a prolific output exceeding 50 historical works, he combines thorough research with accessible narratives, making history appealing to a broad audience. His contributions span various topics, reflecting a deep understanding of historical events and figures, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary historical literature.

Focusing on the personal life of a legendary soldier, this historical account delves into the relationships of Napoleon with the women who influenced him, including his determined mother, three sisters, and various wives and mistresses. The narrative uncovers the complexities of his affections, showcasing a man who both revered and rejected the significant women in his life. Through this exploration, readers gain insights into the often overlooked emotional and private dimensions of Napoleon's character.

Presents the history of the Indian uprising of 1857.

"To most English people George III is the King who went mad; to most Americans he is the King stigmatized in the Declaration of Independence as 'unfit to be the ruler of a free people'." "In this absorbing book Christopher Hibbert reassesses a remarkable man, discusses his political beliefs and aspirations, his relationships with his ministers, courtiers and family, and the reasons why he came to be so widely loved by his subjects. He is portrayed as a man of great courage and sensibility, a generous patron of scientists, musicians, authors and artists, and as a discerning book collector in whose library Dr Johnson was so taken by his charm and knowledge. For all his eccentricities and occasional cantankerous outbursts, he is seen as a man of wide sympathies, intelligence and interests, farmer, amateur astronomer, architect and mechanic, a man of strong sexual urges who remained faithful to a plain and difficult wife, someone who was capable of flashes of wit and irony and who greatly enhanced the reputation of the British monarchy in the sixty years of his reign despite the fact that, suffering from a rare hereditary disorder, for a time he lost his reason and disappeared into a world of strange imaginings." --Book Jacket

Focusing on the transformative years of Charles Dickens' life, Christopher Hibbert explores how personal experiences shaped both the writer and the man. Through an insightful examination of Dickens' youth, Hibbert reveals the intricate relationship between the author's life and his fiction, shedding light on his creative process and literary imagination. This biography offers a captivating portrayal of Dickens, appealing to fans of literary history and those interested in the complexities of his character and development.

A riveting biography that vividly captures the life and times of the last Victorian king. To his mother, Queen Victoria, he was "poor Bertie," to his wife he was "my dear little man," while the President of France called him "a great English king," and the German Kaiser condemned him as "an old peacock." King Edward VII was all these things and more, as Hibbert reveals in this captivating biography. Shedding new light on the scandals that peppered his life, Hibbert reveals Edward's dismal early years under Victoria's iron rule, his terror of boredom that led to a lively social life at home and abroad, and his eventual ascent to the throne at age 59. Edward is best remembered as the last Victorian king, the monarch who installed the office of Prime Minister.