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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But if John XII marked the nadir of the papal pornocracy , he was also unwittingly responsible for Italy's deliverance . In 962 , defenceless against the encroachments of Berengar II , King of Italy , on his northern borders ...
But if John XII marked the nadir of the papal pornocracy , he was also unwittingly responsible for Italy's deliverance . In 962 , defenceless against the encroachments of Berengar II , King of Italy , on his northern borders ...
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... with her relations with Manuel Comnenus growing increasingly strained and her Italian markets ever more ... his best to steer the same middle path , but it was not long before Frederick's actions in Italy forced him to abandon it .
... with her relations with Manuel Comnenus growing increasingly strained and her Italian markets ever more ... his best to steer the same middle path , but it was not long before Frederick's actions in Italy forced him to abandon it .
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The Ferrara War and the Queen of Cyprus ( 1481-1488 ] You Venetians , it is certain , are very wrong to disturb the peace of other states rather than to rest content with the most splendid state of Italy , which you already possess .
The Ferrara War and the Queen of Cyprus ( 1481-1488 ] You Venetians , it is certain , are very wrong to disturb the peace of other states rather than to rest content with the most splendid state of Italy , which you already possess .
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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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The City Rises Up 811900 | 26 |
The Adventurer and the Saint 900991 | 39 |
s The Determined Dynasty 9911032 | 49 |
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