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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Some idea of the fury of the flames, and of the wind which fanned them, can be
gained from the fact that at least one of these fires actually crossed the Grand
Canal.1 At that time, it must be remembered, many of the smaller churches and ...
Some idea of the fury of the flames, and of the wind which fanned them, can be
gained from the fact that at least one of these fires actually crossed the Grand
Canal.1 At that time, it must be remembered, many of the smaller churches and ...
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of the church, and thither they brought much timber and deal planks and ladders,
and so raised up a lofty and splendid throne. And they also erected two masts of
pine wood of wondrous height on each side of the quay, from which hung the ...
of the church, and thither they brought much timber and deal planks and ladders,
and so raised up a lofty and splendid throne. And they also erected two masts of
pine wood of wondrous height on each side of the quay, from which hung the ...
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Russi, 391 Russia, 168, 176, 170 Ruzzini, Carlo, Doge, 573, 578, 581, 587
Ruzzini, Marco, 116-17 S. Andrea (lake; now Lago di Loppio), 317 S. Antonio (
church), 63 S. Antonio Abbate (monastery), 181 S. Antonio di Castello, 437 SS.
Apostoli ...
Russi, 391 Russia, 168, 176, 170 Ruzzini, Carlo, Doge, 573, 578, 581, 587
Ruzzini, Marco, 116-17 S. Andrea (lake; now Lago di Loppio), 317 S. Antonio (
church), 63 S. Antonio Abbate (monastery), 181 S. Antonio di Castello, 437 SS.
Apostoli ...
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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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Beginnings to 717 | 3 |
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 |