Venice 697-1797: City - Republic - Empire
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: Alvise Zorzi
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sidgwick & Jackson., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Venice 697-1797: City - Republic - Empire chronicles the remarkable thousand-year journey of one of history's most enduring maritime powers. This authoritative work details Venice's transformation from a nascent settlement into a formidable republic and, ultimately, a vast empire. Alvise Zorzi masterfully uncovers the political machinations, economic innovations, and cultural achievements that defined the Venetian state. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a city that defied geographical limitations to dominate trade and influence across the Mediterranean. It illustrates the intricate tapestry of power, art, and ambition that shaped Venice's unique legacy until its eventual decline.
Author: Alvise Zorzi
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sidgwick & Jackson., 1983
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Venice 697-1797: City - Republic - Empire chronicles the remarkable thousand-year journey of one of history's most enduring maritime powers. This authoritative work details Venice's transformation from a nascent settlement into a formidable republic and, ultimately, a vast empire. Alvise Zorzi masterfully uncovers the political machinations, economic innovations, and cultural achievements that defined the Venetian state. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of a city that defied geographical limitations to dominate trade and influence across the Mediterranean. It illustrates the intricate tapestry of power, art, and ambition that shaped Venice's unique legacy until its eventual decline.