A History of Venice
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Renowned historian John Julius Norwich's classic history of Venice - with a fresh new cover look
Intricate, captivating, beautiful, romantic, unique, unforgettable . . .
A History of Venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world's busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city - and a great and gripping read.
Author: John Julius Norwich
Format: Paperback, 736 pages, 130mm x 198mm, 502 g
Published: 2012, Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Regional History
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Renowned historian John Julius Norwich's classic history of Venice - with a fresh new cover look
Intricate, captivating, beautiful, romantic, unique, unforgettable . . .
A History of Venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world's busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city - and a great and gripping read.
A History of Venice