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For The Defense Of Venice (1918)

For The Defense Of Venice (1918)

Fracchia, Umberto

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Fiction AnthologiesItalyItalian History

ISBN10: 1120891795
ISBN13: 9781120891792
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
For The Defense Of Venice is a historical novel written by Umberto Fracchia and originally published in 1918. The story takes place in the 16th century, during the time when Venice was under threat from the Ottoman Empire. The novel follows the life of a young Venetian nobleman named Alvise, who is forced to defend his city against the invading Turks.Alvise is a skilled swordsman and a loyal defender of Venice. He is tasked with leading a group of soldiers to protect the city from the Ottoman army, which is led by the infamous pirate Barbarossa. Along the way, Alvise falls in love with a beautiful Venetian woman named Bianca, who is also a skilled fighter.As the battle between Venice and the Ottomans intensifies, Alvise and his soldiers must use all their skills and courage to defend their beloved city. The novel is full of action, romance, and political intrigue, and it provides a vivid depiction of life in Venice during this turbulent time.For The Defense Of Venice is a classic work of historical fiction that has been praised for its vivid characters, exciting plot, and accurate portrayal of Venetian history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Venice or the Ottoman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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