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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Marsilio had been despot of Padua until Mastino had seized it from him a few years before ; and although he had been allowed to continue as its governor he had since been little more than a puppet of the Scaligeri .
Marsilio had been despot of Padua until Mastino had seized it from him a few years before ; and although he had been allowed to continue as its governor he had since been little more than a puppet of the Scaligeri .
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In return she would be allowed to retain Istria itself , and Lajos would withdraw his forces from North Italy . There was also a vague undertaking on his part to guarantee Venetian shipping against pirates , although how Hungary ...
In return she would be allowed to retain Istria itself , and Lajos would withdraw his forces from North Italy . There was also a vague undertaking on his part to guarantee Venetian shipping against pirates , although how Hungary ...
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ELECTION OF CHARLES V pire , if allowed to remain too long in the hands of a single family , might evolve into a hereditary monarchy , inclined certain of the Electors to favour the only other serious candidate , Francis I. As a ...
ELECTION OF CHARLES V pire , if allowed to remain too long in the hands of a single family , might evolve into a hereditary monarchy , inclined certain of the Electors to favour the only other serious candidate , Francis I. As a ...
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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 |
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