A History Of Venice
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few cities in the world have inspired as much wonder, myth, and scholarly devotion as Venice — and John Julius Norwich's A History of Venice stands as the definitive chronicle of the Serene Republic's extraordinary one-thousand-year reign. From its improbable origins as a cluster of mud islands in the Adriatic lagoon to its magnificent ascent as the greatest maritime power in the medieval world, Norwich traces the full arc of Venetian civilization with meticulous scholarship and narrative flair. The story is populated with doges, merchants, crusaders, and conspirators, all set against the shimmering backdrop of a city that seems to defy nature itself. Norwich writes with the authority of a seasoned historian and the passion of a true devotee, illuminating the political intrigues, naval conquests, and artistic triumphs that made Venice the envy of every European rival. The book argues persuasively that Venice was not merely a city but an idea — a republic built on commerce, pragmatism, and a fierce, jealously guarded independence. Rich in detail and sweeping in scope, A History of Venice remains the essential text for anyone who has ever stood on the Piazza San Marco and felt the weight of centuries pressing down from every gilded stone.
Author: John Julius Norwich
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Alfred A. Knopf, New York
Genre: European history
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Good.
Few cities in the world have inspired as much wonder, myth, and scholarly devotion as Venice — and John Julius Norwich's A History of Venice stands as the definitive chronicle of the Serene Republic's extraordinary one-thousand-year reign. From its improbable origins as a cluster of mud islands in the Adriatic lagoon to its magnificent ascent as the greatest maritime power in the medieval world, Norwich traces the full arc of Venetian civilization with meticulous scholarship and narrative flair. The story is populated with doges, merchants, crusaders, and conspirators, all set against the shimmering backdrop of a city that seems to defy nature itself. Norwich writes with the authority of a seasoned historian and the passion of a true devotee, illuminating the political intrigues, naval conquests, and artistic triumphs that made Venice the envy of every European rival. The book argues persuasively that Venice was not merely a city but an idea — a republic built on commerce, pragmatism, and a fierce, jealously guarded independence. Rich in detail and sweeping in scope, A History of Venice remains the essential text for anyone who has ever stood on the Piazza San Marco and felt the weight of centuries pressing down from every gilded stone.