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pp. 354, “The Venetians illuminates the character of the Republic during these illustrious years by shining a light on some of the most celebrated personalities of European historyPetrarch, Marco Polo, Galileo, Titian, Vivaldi, Casanova. Frequently, though, these emblems of the city found themselves at odds with the Venetian authorities who prized stability above all else, and were notoriously suspicious of any “cult of personality.” Was this very tension perhaps the engine for the Republics unprecedented rise?”
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| ISBN | 1605984892 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9781605984896 | |
| Number of pages | 354 | |
| Original Title | The Venetians: A New History: From Marco Polo to Casanova | |
| Published Date | 2013 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | Very Good | |
| Binding | Hardcover | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New York | |
| Edition | First Edition | |
| Category: | History | |
| Author: | Paul Strathern | |
| Publisher: | Pegasus Books |
pp. 354, “The Venetians illuminates the character of the Republic during these illustrious years by shining a light on some of the most celebrated personalities of European historyPetrarch, Marco Polo, Galileo, Titian, Vivaldi, Casanova. Frequently, though, these emblems of the city found themselves at odds with the Venetian authorities who prized stability above all else, and were notoriously suspicious of any “cult of personality.” Was this very tension perhaps the engine for the Republics unprecedented rise?”
| Weight | 1 kg |
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