The Venetian Republic V2: Its Rise, Its Growth And Its Fall 421 To 1797: 1423-1797

By William Carew Hazlitt

Book Overview

The Venetian Republic V2: Its Rise, Its Growth And Its Fall 421 To 1797: 1423-1797 is a comprehensive historical account of the Venetian Republic, written by William Carew Hazlitt. The book covers the period from 421 to 1797, tracing the rise, growth, and eventual decline of the Republic over a span of more than a thousand years. Hazlitt provides a detailed examination of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped the Republic, as well as its cultural and artistic achievements. He explores the Republic's origins as a small settlement of refugees fleeing the barbarian invasions of the Roman Empire, through to its emergence as a major Mediterranean power, and its eventual decline and fall at the hands of Napoleon's armies.The book is divided into two volumes, with Volume 2 covering the period from 1423 to 1797. Within this timeframe, Hazlitt delves into the Republic's golden age during the Renaissance, its struggles with Ottoman and Habsburg empires, and the internal conflicts that ultimately led to its downfall.Overall, The Venetian Republic V2: Its Rise, Its Growth And Its Fall 421 To 1797: 1423-1797 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and influential states in European history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Venice, Italy, or Europe as a whole.In Two Volumes.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: 1428637869
• ISBN13: 9781428637863
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 828 Pages
• Weight: 4.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"