History of the Venetian Republic
Author: William Carew Hazlitt
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Published: 1860
Total Pages: 468
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Author: William Carew Hazlitt
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Published: 1860
Total Pages: 468
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Horatio Forbes Brown
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Published: 1902
Total Pages: 228
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Nino Zoccali
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Published: 2019-10
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781760523879
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPart culinary journey, part cookbook, rich and evocative recipes and stories from one of Australia's most awarded chefs and restaurateurs.
Author: Charles River Editors
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2019-04-11
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781092950091
DOWNLOAD EBOOK*Includes pictures *Includes medieval accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "As in the Arsenal of the VenetiansBoils in winter the tenacious pitchTo smear their unsound vessels over againFor sail they cannot; and instead thereofOne makes his vessel new, and one recaulksThe ribs of that which many a voyage has madeOne hammers at the prow, one at the sternThis one makes oars and that one cordage twistsAnother mends the mainsail and the mizzen..." - Dante's Inferno The mystical floating city of Venice has inspired awe for generations, and it continues to be one of the most visited European cities for good reason. Tourists are drawn to the stunning blend of classical, Gothic, and Renaissance-inspired architecture across the picturesque towns and villages, the charming open-air markets, the mouthwatering traditional cuisine, and of course, the famous gondolas drifting down the twinkling blue waters. While these gondolas, along with the time-honored models of the Venetian vessels docked in the harbors, are one of the city's most defining landmarks, their beginnings are shrouded in a more obscure part of Venetian history. To the first settlers of the unpromising, marshy islands of Venice in the 5th century BCE, it appeared as if any attempt at civilization was doomed to fail. Yet, even with the cards stacked against them, the artful inhabitants mastered the unlivable terrain and slowly pieced together a society that would put the small, unassuming city right on the map. In time, the city evolved into the most powerful maritime empire in all of Europe. Founded in the wake of the decline of the Roman Empire, the Republic of Venice lasted for more than a thousand years, from 697-1797, and in order to understand its singular position in world history, it is necessary to first note its geographical positioning and its topographical make-up: Located in northeastern Italy at the head of the Adriatic, the city is made up of 120 islands that are connected by 430 bridges that cross over 170 canals, referred to as a "rio" or plural "rii" (Italian for river). As a maritime power, the interests of Venice once reached all the way to Asia, which allowed it to form an important crossroads within the Eastern Mediterranean, in terms of trade. In Venice, a vast array of products (raw materials, spices, cloth) came all the way from North Africa, Russia, and India and were exchanged for the goods and wealth of Europe." Venice, of course, earned its remarkable reputation on its own merit, but the reason for its current fame should be credited at least in part to its status as one of the most important tourist destinations of all time, attracting travelers interested in religion, art, culture, architecture, the seashore as well as shopping. As far back as the 16th century, pilgrims flocked there to take in its numerous holy sites, the remnants of the city's medieval heritage, and in the 17th century, rich northern Europeans flocked to the city as part of their lengthy Grand Tour, hoping to feast their eyes on the unusual cityscape and its unique cultural heritage. Many of those famous writers penned unforgettable accounts of the city in English and in German, stories that only served to increase its fortunes over time. The Republic of Venice: The History of the Venetian Empire and Its Influence across the Mediterranean dives into the city's origin story, how it became one of the most important powers in Europe, and its inevitable undoing. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Venetian Republic like never before.
Author: William Carew Hazlitt
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Published: 1900
Total Pages: 840
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Published: 1860
Total Pages: 486
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gasparo Contarini
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 1487505841
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides an alternative understanding to Machiavelli's Renaissance Italy.
Author: Christopher Carlsmith
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2010-01-01
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 0802092543
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCarlsmith's A Renaissance Education uses a case study approach to examine educational practices in the north-eastern Italian city of Bergamo from 1500 to 1650.
Author: William Carew Hazlitt
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Published: 1966
Total Pages: 1222
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Published: 1900
Total Pages: 815
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