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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THE BATTLE OF FORNOVO The next morning , soon after first light , Charles led
his army forward . He and his 10 , 000 men were fully arrayed for battle , but in a
last tenuous hope of avoiding open conflict he resolved to cross the dangerously
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THE BATTLE OF FORNOVO The next morning , soon after first light , Charles led
his army forward . He and his 10 , 000 men were fully arrayed for battle , but in a
last tenuous hope of avoiding open conflict he resolved to cross the dangerously
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THE BATTLE OF RAVENNA he and his friend Bayard led the assault , fighting
barefoot to give themselves a better grip on the sloping , slippery ground .
Brescia was taken by storm , the leader of the revolt was publicly beheaded in the
main ...
THE BATTLE OF RAVENNA he and his friend Bayard led the assault , fighting
barefoot to give themselves a better grip on the sloping , slippery ground .
Brescia was taken by storm , the leader of the revolt was publicly beheaded in the
main ...
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Leopold of Austria , Duke , 116 , 262 Lepanto defenses strengthened , 332 falls
to Turks , 384 Battle of ( 1570 ) , 483 - 8 , 491 , 566 , 589 - 90 recaptured , 365
fortifications destroyed , 573 - 4 Lesbos , 20 , 88 , 181 Lesdiguières , François de
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Leopold of Austria , Duke , 116 , 262 Lepanto defenses strengthened , 332 falls
to Turks , 384 Battle of ( 1570 ) , 483 - 8 , 491 , 566 , 589 - 90 recaptured , 365
fortifications destroyed , 573 - 4 Lesbos , 20 , 88 , 181 Lesdiguières , François de
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LibraryThing Review
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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