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 would - be assassins , who had been unwise enough to confide their business to a couple of patriotic prostitutes of the Merceria , were immediately arrested , drawn at a horse's tail from the Rialto to the Piazzetta and there ...
The would - be assassins , who had been unwise enough to confide their business to a couple of patriotic prostitutes of the Merceria , were immediately arrested , drawn at a horse's tail from the Rialto to the Piazzetta and there ...
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In April 1499 the sixty - five - year - old Antonio Grimani was elected to the naval command , immediately offering his services without payment and a loan to the state of 16,000 ducats . Other public - spirited citizens hastened ...
In April 1499 the sixty - five - year - old Antonio Grimani was elected to the naval command , immediately offering his services without payment and a loan to the state of 16,000 ducats . Other public - spirited citizens hastened ...
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At this the two other ships immediately went about and were not seen again ; Laugier , however , continued on his way until two armed pinnaces from S. Andrea came out to intercept him and block his path .
At this the two other ships immediately went about and were not seen again ; Laugier , however , continued on his way until two armed pinnaces from S. Andrea came out to intercept him and block his path .
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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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Brukerevaluering - pbjwelch - LibraryThingAnother absolutely brilliant book by John Julius Norwich. Incredibly researched, full of amazing details (and the wisdom to have skipped all those details when they didn't contribute to the story ... Les hele vurderingen
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