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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It did , however , fortunately spare the beautiful little church of S. Giacomo di Rialto which had been built a few years before – probably on the site of an earlier church ( see p . 5 ) - for those using the new market , opened in the ...
It did , however , fortunately spare the beautiful little church of S. Giacomo di Rialto which had been built a few years before – probably on the site of an earlier church ( see p . 5 ) - for those using the new market , opened in the ...
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a > 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 ...
a > 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 ...
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Apostoli ( church ) , 82 S. Maria della Carità ( church ) , 281 S. Bacchus and S. Sergius ( church ) , 18 S. Maria della Carità ( scuola ) , 274 S. Biagio ( church ) , 341 S. Maria della Salute ( church ) , 27 n . , 388 n .
Apostoli ( church ) , 82 S. Maria della Carità ( church ) , 281 S. Bacchus and S. Sergius ( church ) , 18 S. Maria della Carità ( scuola ) , 274 S. Biagio ( church ) , 341 S. Maria della Salute ( church ) , 27 n . , 388 n .
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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 727811 | 15 |
The City Rises Up 811900 | 26 |
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