Venice

The Queen Of The Adriatic (1893)

von Clara Erskine Clement

456 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic is a historical travelogue written by Clara Erskine Clement in 1893. The book explores the rich history and culture of Venice, a city that was once a powerful maritime republic and a hub of trade and commerce. The author takes the reader on a journey through the city's canals, palaces, and churches, describing its architecture, art, and traditions. She also delves into the city's political and social history, including the role of the Doges, the Venetian nobility, and the impact of the Crusades and Renaissance on the city's development. The book is richly illustrated with engravings and photographs of the city's landmarks and artworks. Overall, Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic is a fascinating and informative guide to one of the most unique and enchanting cities in the world.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781120950635
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC