A History of Venice"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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The fact that Cyprus was an independent sovereign state seems to have troubled it not at all ; Mocenigo would naturally act through the Queen as far as possible , but he was specifically empowered to use force if necessary .
The fact that Cyprus was an independent sovereign state seems to have troubled it not at all ; Mocenigo would naturally act through the Queen as far as possible , but he was specifically empowered to use force if necessary .
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He and his three proveditors were to sign their own orders when the conflict came . This second battle of Sapienza was in fact not one engagement but four , occurring on the 12th , 20th , 22nd and 25th August .
He and his three proveditors were to sign their own orders when the conflict came . This second battle of Sapienza was in fact not one engagement but four , occurring on the 12th , 20th , 22nd and 25th August .
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The ensuing meeting was of no special importance ; its interest lies chiefly in the fact that Contarini's report of it to the Senate gives us the first account of Bonaparte by a Venetian . Contarini was struck by his evident physical ...
The ensuing meeting was of no special importance ; its interest lies chiefly in the fact that Contarini's report of it to the Senate gives us the first account of Bonaparte by a Venetian . Contarini was struck by his evident physical ...
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Brukerevaluering - setnahkt - LibraryThingAlthough weighty in both the literal and metaphorical sense of the word, this turned out to be quite a worthwhile book. It covers the history of Venice from 421 CE to 1797 CE. The Most Serene Republic ... Les hele vurderingen
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