Venice. The history from the founding of the city to the fall of the republic
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The book thoroughly covers the history of Venice starting from the foundation of the city in the 5th century and the acquisition of its unique status as one of the most powerful city-states in the world, which it maintained for over a thousand years until the fall of the Venetian Republic at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. The edition is equipped with tabs featuring magnificent color and black-and-white illustrations. "Of all the cities in Italy that still preserve their former grandeur, only Venice was founded and nurtured by the Greeks. It is no coincidence that the world's largest Byzantine church is located here, where Christian services are still held and where the patriarch reigns. Even after ceasing to depend on Constantinople, Venice continued to look towards the East for a long time, turning its back on the rest of Italy. The nightmarish intricacies of medieval Italian politics, the Guelphs and Ghibellines, the emperor and the pope, barons and civic communities - none of this concerned Venice. By the time it finally descended to create a continental trading empire, its character had fully developed according to its uniquely whimsical pattern. And to this day, Venice largely retains the same appearance in which it presented itself to the world not only during Canaletto's time, but also in the days of Carpaccio and Gentile Bellini. When it comes to the most beautiful city in the world, it is no longer just a phenomenon, but a true miracle. In addition, it is a rare gift for a historian, helping to recreate a much more vivid and clear picture of past eras than is possible in any other city in Europe." (John Julius Norwich)
Author:
Author:Norwich John Julius
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
Dimensions:
Dimensions:23.6x17x4 cm
Series:
Series:Cities and People
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-389-19592-9
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