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9780761403050

Venice and Its Merchant Empire

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  • ISBN13:

    9780761403050

  • ISBN10:

    0761403051

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1999-09-01
  • Publisher: Benchmark Books

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Summary

Examines the history, culture, religion, society, and achievements of the Italian city of Venice, from its founding to its surrender to Napoleon at the end of the eighteenth century.

Table of Contents

History
A Republic of Merchants and Seamen
6(12)
Humble Beginnings
6(2)
A Growing Sea Power
8(2)
Venice and Constantinople
10(2)
Focus on Italy
12(2)
Enemies on All Sides
14(1)
Map
15(1)
The End of an Era
16(2)
Cultural History
The Jewel of the Adriatic
18(16)
The Queen of Cities
18(5)
Ships of State
23(2)
The Lifeblood of the Republic
25(3)
Masters of Light and Color
28(3)
Great Performances
31(3)
Belief System
All for the Grace of God
34(10)
The Story of Jesus
34(2)
The Church
36(2)
A Selection of Saints
38(4)
Living the Faith
42(2)
Beliefs and Society
Venice First
44(16)
Church and State
44(2)
Nobles, Citizens, and the People
46(5)
Venetian Women
51(2)
Multicultural Mix
53(3)
Pageantry and Festivals
56(4)
The Legacy of the Venetians
A Lasting Brilliance
60(12)
A Model State
60(3)
Cultural Contributions
63(3)
Leading the Way
66(2)
City of Dreams
68(4)
The Venetian Empire: A Time Line 72(2)
Glossary 74(2)
For Further Reading 76(1)
Bibliography 77(1)
Index 78

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