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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... ships until November , and when at last they were able to sail the defenders were ready for them . Outside the harbour of Cassiope , in the extreme north - east corner of the island , they were met by a combined Greek and Venetian fleet ...
... ships until November , and when at last they were able to sail the defenders were ready for them . Outside the harbour of Cassiope , in the extreme north - east corner of the island , they were met by a combined Greek and Venetian fleet ...
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... ships and manpower , in money and morale . Venice was tired . She was also disillusioned . By now , surely , it must be evident that the Turkish threat was directed not simply against her but against all Christendom ; yet the other ...
... ships and manpower , in money and morale . Venice was tired . She was also disillusioned . By now , surely , it must be evident that the Turkish threat was directed not simply against her but against all Christendom ; yet the other ...
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... ships of war . There is no reason to believe that their intentions were aggressive . But the commander of the fortress of S. Andrea , Domenico Pizzamano , was taking no chances . The moment the Libérateur entered the channel he fired ...
... ships of war . There is no reason to believe that their intentions were aggressive . But the commander of the fortress of S. Andrea , Domenico Pizzamano , was taking no chances . The moment the Libérateur entered the channel he fired ...
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Beginnings to 727 | 3 |
Emergence 727811 | 15 |
The City Rises Up 811900 | 26 |
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