The Venetian Empire

A Sea Voyage

(Autor) Jan Morris
Formato: Paperback
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For six centuries, the Republic of Venice was a maritime empire, its sovereign power extending throughout much of the eastern Mediterranean. This book reconstructs the whole of this glittering dominion in the form of a sea-voyage, travelling along the historic Venetian trade routes from Venice itself to Greece, Crete and Cyprus.

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Editorial:
Penguin Books Ltd
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
212
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780140119947
Año de publicación:
1990
Fecha publicación:
4 de Enero de 1990

Jan Morris

Jan Morris was a Welsh historian, travel writer, and author known for their groundbreaking work, "Conundrum." Their writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, lyrical prose, and keen insight into human nature. Morris's contributions to literature include challenging societal norms and expanding the conversation around gender identity.

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