The Republic Of Ragusa: An Episode Of The Turkish Conquest

By Luigi Villari

Book Overview

""The Republic of Ragusa: An Episode of the Turkish Conquest"" by Luigi Villari is a historical account of the Republic of Ragusa, a small city-state located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. The book focuses on the period of the Turkish conquest of the Balkans in the 15th and 16th centuries, during which Ragusa managed to maintain its independence and neutrality.Villari provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social structures of the Republic of Ragusa, as well as its relations with neighboring states and the Ottoman Empire. He also explores the role of Ragusa in the wider context of the Mediterranean world, highlighting its strategic importance as a hub of trade and diplomacy.Through his vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Villari brings to life the fascinating history of this small but significant city-state, shedding light on its unique culture, traditions, and achievements. ""The Republic of Ragusa"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Balkans, the Ottoman Empire, and the Mediterranean world.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: 1432640380
• ISBN13: 9781432640385
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"