Venice in the Eighteenth Century

By Philippe Monnier

Book Overview

""Venice in the Eighteenth Century"" by Philippe Monnier is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and society of Venice during the 1700s. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the city's political and economic structures, its artistic and intellectual movements, and its social customs and traditions. Monnier draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and government documents, to provide a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Venice during this fascinating period. The book is beautifully illustrated with paintings, drawings, and photographs that capture the beauty and grandeur of the city, as well as the daily life of its inhabitants. Whether you are a history buff, an art lover, or simply someone who is curious about one of the world's most enchanting cities, ""Venice in the Eighteenth Century"" is an essential read.1910. Contents: Introductory; The Life of Pleasure; Festival, Carnival, and Villeggiatura; Venetian Love; Men of Letters: Gasparo Gozzi; The Passion for Music; The Lesser Venetian Masters; The Venetian Theatre and Italian Comedy; The Comedy of Goldoni; Carlo Gozzi and His Fiabe; The Adventurers: Casanova; The Bourgeois; The People; and The End of Venice.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: 1417903120
• ISBN13: 9781417903122
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"