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A history of venice draws the reader into the alleys and lagoons of venice, and allows him/her to see a thousand years of history through the eyes of a venetian. Includes short notes about historical buildings, memorials and tombs that can still be fo... Read More
The author spins a gripping narrative of the political, military, and commercial themes that waxed and waned in venice over the years. It is astonishing to read how often venice was on the edge of complete ruin, only to emerge renewed and powerful. Es... Read More
Don't hesitate. Excellent, incredibly detailed history from around 400 ad to present. M.
Venice's long history can be easily contrasted to those of more orthodox nations of her time. The serenissima republica is a political case to be studied and admired.
Great book for prepping for a trip to venice. Wish it were available as a kindle. The book is large and an e version would come in handy.
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He takes us through a wild narrative beginning with the late roman period and ending with the surrender to napoleon
The founding of venice crusades internal intrigues and politics acquisition of venices eastern and italian empires interaction ... Read More
So best perhaps to stick with the history and travel writing
I agree with norwich the turks were absolute barbarians in spite of their perfumed bodies but the sacking of rome by charles wa... Read More
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Norwich is one of my favourite history writers
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Fantastic history of one of the most fascinating places in the world
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- This product had a total of 111 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 12 2023.
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For example while reading an exhaustive history of venice the author heaped detail after detail into his report
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As i had already read norwichs book i knew the author was talking about the sack of constantinople that occurred during the fourth crusade
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The author of the other history failed to comment about the fourth crusade
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There could be more and more comprehensive maps
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No i take it back the chapter on the fourth crusade was gripping
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But then again can you really blame history for not following the laws of dramatic structure
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This time the subject matter just isnt quite so fascinating
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