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Christopher Hibbert was born in 1924 and educated at Radley and Oriel College, Oxford. He served as an infantry officer during the war and was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. His many highly acclaimed books include the following titles: The Destruction of Lord Raglan (which won the Heinemann Award for Literature in 1962), London: The Biography of a City, The Rise and Fall of the House of Medici, The Great Mutiny: India 1857, The French Revolution, Garibaldi and His Enemies, Rome: The Biography of a City, Elizabeth I: A Personal History of the Virgin Queen, Nelson: A Personal History, George III: A Personal History and The Marlboroughs: John and Sarah Churchill 1650 - 1744. Christopher Hibbert is a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and an Hon. D. Litt. of Leicester University. He is married with two sons and a daughter, and lives in Henley-on-Thames.
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4.8 out of 5
95.38% of customers are satisfied
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Couldn’t love this outstanding book more - a wonderful study of a glorious and unique city. Not one for the suitcase or reading in bed due to its size and weight but I’ve loved reading it so much. Written with knowledge snd intelligence and illustrated throughout - plus maps, family trees and historical building glossary. Fab-u-las.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Fantastic book - well researched and very detailed and well worth the price. A must for anyone who is seriously interested in the history of Florence and will make a good introduction to anyone who plans to visit this lovely historic city.
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
A very good book
5.0 out of 5 stars Continue your love affair with Florence
After visiting Florence, I had the same feelings about it that millions of other tourists must have. What is this place really? How did it start? How did they build that? When did that happen? Who was involved? etc.Hibbert appears to have collated all of these questions, and answered them with beautifully written prose, artful incisive comment and a wealth of human interest. I heartily recommend this book to anybody who will or has visited Florence and fallen in love with it.
5.0 out of 5 stars For book lovers
Florence is a travel through time in the famous Tuscan city. This is good reading for those interested in Italy and Italian art, culture and history. It will give an insight for the next trip or just to satisfy your curiosity.
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reading
have visited florence regularly this book is a wonderful way of finding out about the history and sights and information you may have missed,there is an abundance of books about florence but in my opinion this is the most interesting and enlightining,can,t wait to read his biography of rome
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
When one reads its turbulent history, it is amazing that the city has survived at all let alone with all the staggering buildings and art works
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Fascinating and detailed account. This is a beautifully written biography of Florence .
Florence in drpth
Fabulous book. Many illustrations. Covers history , art , architecture and governance. Thoroughly recommend.
Wonderful
I chose this rating because this book is the ideal companion on a visit to Florence. Even without visiting Florence, it is a wonderful trip. It's written with ease and affection and just enough detail and it covers all aspects of life through the history of Florence. There's one on Rome which I am reading and loving. This is the way to read and enjoy history.
Storia di Firenze vista da uno scrittore inglese
Storico inglese che ama l'Italia, molti sono i suoi libri sulle vicende italiane, che si lascia leggere con facilità e che senza annoiare ci guida fra storia, aneddoti, curiosità, arte a riscoprire e guidarci anche turisticamente in una delle più belle città d'Italia
A must read for anyone planning a trip to Florence
A well written history of a city famous for its contribution to the western world.
Good survey of the development of Florence
Very good survey of the development of the city from its Etruscan and Roman roots. Excellent illustrations. A very readable text.
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Florence: The Biography of a City
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