Description
From the times when the inhabitants of the Veneto region sought refuge on the islands in the lagoon before the barbarian invasions, to the demise of the Venetian Republic at the end of the 18th century, the city of Saint Mark has left a lasting mark on the history of the Mediterranean. Its unique fate is paradoxical in many ways. The exceptional nature of Venice arises from the interplay of seemingly opposing influences: a city born on the border of land and sea, at the intersection of the Western and Byzantine worlds, grew into both a maritime and a continental power. This monograph presents a vivid picture of medieval trade relations in the Mediterranean, resulting from the study of an immense amount of archival documents, thorough textual analysis, and an extraordinary attention to detail. The book is accompanied by maps illustrating the situation in the Mediterranean and a clear chronology.
Information
Author: Doumerc Bernard
Publication date: February 17, 2017
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Karolinum
Genres: Non-fiction literature, Books, History and facts
Pages: 218
ISBN/EAN: 9788024635095