A History of VeniceKnopf, 1982 - 673 sider "As comprehensive as it is engaging, John Julius Norwich's A History of Venice is a complete history of "the most beautiful and magical of cities." This necessary volume traces the rise of Venice from its fifth-century origins through 1797 when Napoleon put an end to the thousand-year-old Republic."-- |
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... Carmagnola ) the impor- tance of keeping any criticisms of his conduct strictly to themselves , ' even if they were justified ' ; since , as he pointed out , Carmagnola held ' the safety of our state in his hands ' . There could be no ...
... Carmagnola ) the impor- tance of keeping any criticisms of his conduct strictly to themselves , ' even if they were justified ' ; since , as he pointed out , Carmagnola held ' the safety of our state in his hands ' . There could be no ...
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... Carmagnola , in an act which amounted to open defiance of the Senate's command , withdrew the first detachment of his troops . He himself remained in the neighbourhood of Cremona and was only three miles from the city when one of his ...
... Carmagnola , in an act which amounted to open defiance of the Senate's command , withdrew the first detachment of his troops . He himself remained in the neighbourhood of Cremona and was only three miles from the city when one of his ...
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... Carmagnola on every stage of the way , showing him all possible courtesy as befitted his rank and distinction ; if , however , he were to betray any reluctance to proceed , he was to be immediately arrested and imprisoned pending ...
... Carmagnola on every stage of the way , showing him all possible courtesy as befitted his rank and distinction ; if , however , he were to betray any reluctance to proceed , he was to be immediately arrested and imprisoned pending ...
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Beginnings to 727 | 3 |
Emergence 727811 | 15 |
The City Rises Up 811900 | 26 |
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