Story Of Venice

Author : Joanne M. Ferraro
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139536189

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Venice by Joanne M. Ferraro Pdf

This book is a sweeping historical portrait of the floating city of Venice from its foundations to the present day. Joanne M. Ferraro considers Venice's unique construction within an amphibious environment and identifies the Asian, European and North African exchange networks that made it a vibrant and ethnically diverse Mediterranean cultural centre. Incorporating recent scholarly insights, the author discusses key themes related to the city's social, cultural, religious and environmental history, as well as its politics and economy. A refuge and a pilgrim stop; an international emporium and centre of manufacture; a mecca of spectacle, theatre, music, gambling and sexual experimentation; and an artistic and architectural marvel, Venice's allure springs eternal in every phase of the city's fascinating history.

Author : Elisabetta Baldisserotto,Gianfranco Bettin,Annalisa Bruni,Michele Catozzi,Cristiano Dorigo,Roberto Ferrucci,Ginevra Lamberti,Samantha Lenarda,Marilia Mazzeo,Enrico Palandri
Publisher : Comma Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781912697533

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The Book of Venice by Elisabetta Baldisserotto,Gianfranco Bettin,Annalisa Bruni,Michele Catozzi,Cristiano Dorigo,Roberto Ferrucci,Ginevra Lamberti,Samantha Lenarda,Marilia Mazzeo,Enrico Palandri Pdf

An inspector rages against the announcement that police HQ is to relocate – the way so many of the city’s residents already have – to the mainland... An aspiring author struggles with the inexorable creep of rentalisation that has forced him to share his apartment, and life, with ‘global pilgrims’... An ageing painter rails against the liberties taken by tourists, but finds his anger undermined by his own childhood memories of the place... The Venice presented in these stories is a far cry from the ‘impossibly beautiful’, frozen-in-time city so familiar to the thousands who flock there every year – a city about which, Henry James once wrote, ‘there is nothing new to be said.’ Instead, they represent the other Venice, the one tourists rarely see: the real, everyday city that Venetians have to live and work in. Rather than a city in stasis, we see it at a crossroads, fighting to regain its radical, working-class soul, regretting the policies that have seen it turn slowly into a theme park, and taking the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink what kind of city it wants to be.

Author : John B. Marsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Venice (Italy)
ISBN : BL:A0026171433

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Stories of Venice and the Venetians by John B. Marsh Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Horodowich
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472107749

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A Brief History of Venice by Elizabeth Horodowich Pdf

In this colourful new history of Venice, Elizabeth Horodowich, one of the leading experts on Venice, tells the story of the place from its ancient origins, and its early days as a multicultural trading city where Christians, Jews and Muslims lived together at the crossroads between East and West. She explores the often overlooked role of Venice, alongside Florence and Rome, as one of the principal Renaissance capitals. Now, as the resident population falls and the number of tourists grows, as brash new advertisements disfigure the ancient buildings, she looks at the threat from the rising water level and the future of one of the great wonders of the world.

Author : John Julius Norwich
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 1288 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141936789

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A History of Venice by John Julius Norwich Pdf

'Norwich has loved and understood Venice as well as any other Englishman has ever done' Sunday Times 'Will become the standard English work of Venetian history' Financial Times ___________________ Renowned historian, and author of A Short History of Byzantium, John Julius Norwich's classic history of Venice A History of Venice tells 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 and gripping read. ___________________ 'The standard Venetian history in English' The Times 'Norwich has the gift of historical perspective, as well as clarity and wit. Few can tell a good story better than he' Spectator

Author : Sarah Pierroz
Publisher : Mosaic Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781771615860

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A Sketch of Venetian History by Sarah Pierroz Pdf

A beautifully illustrated book exploring a unique take on Venice for curious travellers, lovers of history, art, architecture and the environmentally sensitive. This book also conveys a pervasive message of deep environmental and climactic concerns and the tragedy of how a Renaissance Empire has been turned into a contemporary amusement park. A Sketch of Venetian History will enchant, educate and challenge readers.Venice remains one of the jewels of Italy, of Europe, of the world. It is universally recognized as part of the artistic and architectural patrimony of humanity and in 1987 was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It receives over 22 million visitors each year!Since the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797, Venezia has held an unrivalled place in the world's imagination and has inspired writers of prose and poetry, artists of all sorts, photographers, film makers, tourists and more. Yet, most people do not know the story of Venice. This book offers a unique portrait of Venice and weaves together many diverse subjects &– art, ecology, travel, history, all enriched by original line drawings of a unique style found on every page.A Sketch of Venetian History illuminates the Venetian Republic's history through six major eras &– from its early ecological formations, through its modest beginnings, to the height and potency of the Grand Republic, to its collapse and to its modern day challenges posed by environmentalism and massive tourism.

Author : Thomas Okey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105041433926

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Venice and Its Story by Thomas Okey Pdf

Appendix I. List of doges: p. 324-325. Appendix II. Bibliography: p. 325-327.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015040786983

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The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Jonathan Keates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1841596256

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Venice Stories by Jonathan Keates Pdf

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Author : Thomas Mann
Publisher : urzeni yayınevi
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9786057941701

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Death in Venice by Thomas Mann Pdf

One of the most famous literary works of the 20th century, the novella “Death in Venice” embodies themes that preoccupied Thomas Mann (1875–1955) in much of his work; the duality of art and life, the presence of death and disintegration in the midst of existence, the connection between love and suffering, and the conflict between the artist and his inner self. Mann’s handling of these concerns in this story of a middle-aged German writer, torn by his passion for a Polish youth met on holiday in Venice, resulted in a work of great psychological intensity and tragic power.

Author : Salvatore Settis
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781487001575

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If Venice Dies by Salvatore Settis Pdf

In the tradition of Jane Jacobs’ The Death and Life of Great American Cities comes an urgent plea from internationally renowned art historian Salvatore Settis to preserve Venice’s future. What is Venice worth? To whom does this urban treasure belong? Venetians are increasingly abandoning their hometown — there’s now only one resident for every 140 visitors — and Venice’s fragile fate has become emblematic of the future of historic cities everywhere as it capitulates to tourists and those who profit from them. In If Venice Dies, a fiery blend of history and cultural analysis, internationally renowned art historian Savatore Settis argues that “hit-and-run” visitors are turning landmark urban settings into shopping malls and theme parks. He warns that Western civilization’s prime achievements face impending ruin from mass tourism and global cultural homogenization. This is a passionate plea to secure Venice’s future, written with consummate authority, wide-ranging erudition, and élan.

Author : Thomas Okey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0243651694

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Story of Venice by Thomas Okey Pdf

Author : Alyssa Palombo
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466882638

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The Violinist of Venice by Alyssa Palombo Pdf

Like most 18th century Venetians, Adriana d'Amato adores music—except her strict merchant father has forbidden her to cultivate her gift for the violin. But she refuses to let that stop her from living her dreams and begins sneaking out of her family's palazzo under the cover of night to take violin lessons from virtuoso violinist and composer Antonio Vivaldi. However, what begins as secret lessons swiftly evolves into a passionate, consuming love affair. Adriana's father is intent on seeing her married to a wealthy, prominent member of Venice's patrician class—and a handsome, charming suitor, whom she knows she could love, only complicates matters—but Vivaldi is a priest, making their relationship forbidden in the eyes of the Church and of society. They both know their affair will end upon Adriana's marriage, but she cannot anticipate the events that will force Vivaldi to choose between her and his music. The repercussions of his choice—and of Adriana's own choices—will haunt both of their lives in ways they never imagined. Spanning more than 30 years of Adriana's life, Alyssa Palombo's The Violinist of Venice is a story of passion, music, ambition, and finding the strength to both fall in love and to carry on when it ends.

Author : George Henty
Publisher : Litres
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785041450816

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The Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century by George Henty Pdf

Author : Ian Falconer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780857073495

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Olivia Goes to Venice by Ian Falconer Pdf

In her latest adventure, Olivia, everyone's favourite little pig, is off the Venice, the place of fine art, carnival and gondolas for a family holiday to remember. With her very own discerning eye for style, Olivia takes the beautiful city of Venice by storm. From dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, to eating an abundance of the most delicious Italian gelato at Carneval, and barelystaying afloat in a gondola, Olivia uncovers the wonderful delights of Venice with that very special 'Olivia' style and flair!