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 see of Aquileia had traditionally been founded by St Mark himself, in
consequence of which its metropolitan Archbishop - later to bear the title of
Patriarch - was supreme in the lagoons, occupying a place in the Italian hierarchy
second ...
The see of Aquileia had traditionally been founded by St Mark himself, in
consequence of which its metropolitan Archbishop - later to bear the title of
Patriarch - was supreme in the lagoons, occupying a place in the Italian hierarchy
second ...
Side 173
In 1374 the Jews of Mestre had been encouraged to settle in Venice - technically
for only five years, but this term was easily extended - and twenty years later few
Venetian citizens were not, to a greater or a lesser degree, in hock. And so, after
...
In 1374 the Jews of Mestre had been encouraged to settle in Venice - technically
for only five years, but this term was easily extended - and twenty years later few
Venetian citizens were not, to a greater or a lesser degree, in hock. And so, after
...
Side 405
At last, on 30 September, Maximilian gave up - 'for', as he wrote a week later to
his daughter Margaret, 'in consideration of the strength of guns and defenders
that the Venetians have in the city, and the great works that they have done
therein, ...
At last, on 30 September, Maximilian gave up - 'for', as he wrote a week later to
his daughter Margaret, 'in consideration of the strength of guns and defenders
that the Venetians have in the city, and the great works that they have done
therein, ...
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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 |