Venice

Venice by Alethea Wiel is a comprehensive guide to the city of Venice Italy. The book provides a detailed history of Venice from its origins as a small fishing village to its rise as a powerful maritime republic. It also explores the city's rich cultural heritage including its art architecture and cuisine.The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of Venice such as its canals bridges and churches. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions and photographs of the city's landmarks and attractions as well as practical information for travelers such as maps and recommended itineraries.In addition to its practical information Venice also includes insights into the city's unique character and atmosphere. The author explores the city's famous Carnival celebrations its bustling markets and its vibrant nightlife. She also provides tips for experiencing Venice like a local such as taking a gondola ride through the city's quieter canals or sampling traditional Venetian dishes in the city's backstreet trattorias.Overall Venice is an essential guide for anyone planning a trip to this enchanting city or for anyone who wants to learn more about its fascinating history and culture.1894. A volume from the Story of the Nations a series of Historical Studies intended to present in graphic narratives the stories of the different nations that have attained prominence in history. In story form the current of each national life is distinctly indicated and its picturesque and noteworthy periods and episodes are presented for the reader in their philosophical relations to each other as well as to universal history. Wiel divides the story of Venice into three periods: the first from 697 to 1172 comprises the dawn of the ducal power of the councils and of the whole process of administration culminating in the formation of the Great Council. The second period is the period of Venice�������s increase of might and the attainment of her greatest glory. It closes with the fall of Constantinople and the end of Foscari�������s dukedom when a mistaken policy and ambition undermined the strength and power of the Republic by leading her from concentrating her energies on the sea to enlarging her domains on the mainland. And the third period records the slow downward course of the story brightened though with occasional flashes of the old spirit and greatness making themselves felt through the gloom of decay.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.