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 the Venetians thought that this last coup would bring an end to their problems , they were soon disillusioned . Obelerio lost no time in elevating his brother Beato to share his throne , and the new tandem soon proved almost ...
But if the Venetians thought that this last coup would bring an end to their problems , they were soon disillusioned . Obelerio lost no time in elevating his brother Beato to share his throne , and the new tandem soon proved almost ...
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VENICE AND THE RENAISSANCE in Italy to become a Prince of the Roman Church and one of the greatest ecclesiastics of his age , was soon to donate his own outstanding collection of books to Venice , where it became the nucleus of the ...
VENICE AND THE RENAISSANCE in Italy to become a Prince of the Roman Church and one of the greatest ecclesiastics of his age , was soon to donate his own outstanding collection of books to Venice , where it became the nucleus of the ...
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A further Aeet was in preparation and would sail as soon as possible . All this was followed on 10 February 1645 with a special additional remittance of 100,000 ducats and orders to Corner to take whatever further measures might seem ...
A further Aeet was in preparation and would sail as soon as possible . All this was followed on 10 February 1645 with a special additional remittance of 100,000 ducats and orders to Corner to take whatever further measures might seem ...
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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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