Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Penguin UK
Published on
Jul 3, 2003
Edition
2nd Edition
Dimensions
5.08x1.18x7.80 Inches
Weight
1.10 Pounds
About the Book
Intricate, captivating, beautiful, romantic, unique, unforgettable - John Julius Norwich's A History of Venicetells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the world's busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of Napoleon in 1797. Rich in fascinating historical detail, populated by extraordinary characters and packed with a wealth of incident and intrigue, this is a brilliant testament to a great city - and a great read.