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 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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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