A history of VeniceAt once the most comprehensive and the most engaging history of Venice available in English, this book will be treasured by all those who share the author's fascination with "the most beautiful and magical of cities." Book jacket. |
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THE LOMBARD LEAGUE Rainald of Dassel, and many of his most trusted
lieutenants and advisers. It was like some dreadful visitation from the Old
Testament - and indeed was considered all over Europe as divine retribution for
the ...
THE LOMBARD LEAGUE Rainald of Dassel, and many of his most trusted
lieutenants and advisers. It was like some dreadful visitation from the Old
Testament - and indeed was considered all over Europe as divine retribution for
the ...
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But he knew full well that somewhere, not far off beyond the mountains, the
massed forces of the League awaited him. Would they or would they not allow
him to pass? The League, as Doge Barbarigo had so courteously explained to
Corn- ...
But he knew full well that somewhere, not far off beyond the mountains, the
massed forces of the League awaited him. Would they or would they not allow
him to pass? The League, as Doge Barbarigo had so courteously explained to
Corn- ...
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The crossing was successfully accomplished, but the League forces followed and
charged the French rear. The vanguard, which included most of Charles's much-
vaunted artillery, had advanced too far and allowed itself to get separated from ...
The crossing was successfully accomplished, but the League forces followed and
charged the French rear. The vanguard, which included most of Charles's much-
vaunted artillery, had advanced too far and allowed itself to get separated from ...
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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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Emergence 717811 | 15 |
The City Rises Up 811900 | 26 |
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Bibliografisk informasjon
| Tittel | A history of Venice |
| Forfatter | John Julius Norwich |
| Utgave | illustrert, nytrykk |
| Utgiver | Knopf, 1982 |
| Original fra | University of Michigan |
| Digitalisert | 25. jun 2008 |
| Lengde | 673 sider |
| Eksporter sitat | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |