For The Defense Of Venice (1918)

By Umberto Fracchia

Book Overview

For The Defense Of Venice is a historical fiction novel written by Umberto Fracchia and published in 1918. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the city of Venice, which is under siege by the Ottoman Empire. The main character is a Venetian nobleman named Alvise, who is tasked with defending the city from the invading forces.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different stage of the siege. The first part focuses on the preparations for the defense, as Alvise and his fellow Venetians work to fortify the city and gather supplies. The second part covers the actual siege, with the Ottomans launching a fierce attack on the city and Alvise leading the defense. The final part deals with the aftermath of the siege, as the Venetians celebrate their victory and rebuild their city.Throughout the novel, Fracchia explores themes of patriotism, courage, and sacrifice. He also provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of life in 16th century Venice, with a particular focus on the city's military and political structures. For The Defense Of Venice is a gripping and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and military history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167165721
• ISBN13: 9781167165726
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"