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The Makers Of Venice: Doges, Conquerors, Painters And Men Of Letters

The Makers Of Venice: Doges, Conquerors, Painters And Men Of Letters

Oliphant

Paperback

Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysEastern European History

ISBN10: 1432527649
ISBN13: 9781432527648
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.36
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Makers of Venice is a non-fiction book written by Mrs. Oliphant that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Venice. The book covers the period from the founding of Venice to the end of the Republic, focusing on the key figures who shaped the city's culture and politics. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a particular aspect of Venetian history. The first section provides an overview of the city's founding and early history, including the role played by the Doges, who were the elected leaders of Venice. The second section focuses on the city's military conquests and the role played by its conquerors in shaping Venetian history. The third section of the book looks at the city's artistic heritage, focusing on the painters and sculptors who contributed to the city's cultural richness. The final section of the book examines the role played by men of letters in shaping Venetian culture and intellectual life.Throughout the book, Mrs. Oliphant provides a detailed and engaging account of the key events and personalities that have made Venice one of the most fascinating and enduring cities in the world. Her writing is lively and accessible, making this book an excellent choice for anyone interested in the history of Venice.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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