The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage

The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Jan Morris
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Jan Morris's The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage chronicles the remarkable history of Venice's maritime dominance, tracing its expansion across the Mediterranean. This compelling narrative illustrates the intricate political maneuvering, economic prowess, and cultural exchange that defined the Republic's golden age. Morris presents a vivid portrait of a civilization built on trade and exploration, detailing the lives of merchants, sailors, and doges who shaped its destiny. The prose is both scholarly and lyrical, transporting readers to the bustling ports and exotic lands that comprised Venice's vast dominion. It is an essential read for anyone fascinated by the grandeur and eventual decline of one of history's most influential empires.

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Description

Author: Jan Morris
Binding: Hardback
Published: Faber & Faber, 1980

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

Jan Morris's The Venetian Empire: A Sea Voyage chronicles the remarkable history of Venice's maritime dominance, tracing its expansion across the Mediterranean. This compelling narrative illustrates the intricate political maneuvering, economic prowess, and cultural exchange that defined the Republic's golden age. Morris presents a vivid portrait of a civilization built on trade and exploration, detailing the lives of merchants, sailors, and doges who shaped its destiny. The prose is both scholarly and lyrical, transporting readers to the bustling ports and exotic lands that comprised Venice's vast dominion. It is an essential read for anyone fascinated by the grandeur and eventual decline of one of history's most influential empires.