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Genoa: How The Republic Rose And Fell

Genoa: How The Republic Rose And Fell

Bent, J. Theodore

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryWorld War II

ISBN10: 1163118001
ISBN13: 9781163118009
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Genoa: How The Republic Rose And Fell by J. Theodore Bent is a historical account of the rise and fall of the Republic of Genoa, a powerful maritime city-state in Italy. The book covers the period from the 11th century to the 16th century, when Genoa was a major player in the Mediterranean world, dominating trade, commerce, and politics. The author explores the city's unique political system, which was based on a complex system of guilds and patrician families. He also examines the city's cultural and artistic achievements, including its famous architecture, painting, and literature. The book delves into the conflicts and alliances that shaped Genoa's fortunes, including its rivalry with Venice and its involvement in the Crusades. The author also discusses the decline of Genoa, which was marked by internal strife, economic decline, and the rise of other European powers. Overall, Genoa: How The Republic Rose And Fell provides a detailed and engaging account of one of Italy's most fascinating historical cities.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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