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by Francis Cotterell Hodgson (Author)
""The Early History of Venice"" is a historical account of the city of Venice from its foundation to the conquest of Constantinople in the year 1204. Written by Francis Cotterell Hodgson and first published in 1901, the book explores the origins and development of Venice as a city-state, including its political and economic systems, its relations with other powers in the Mediterranean, and its role in the Crusades. The book also examines the city's cultural and artistic achievements, including its architecture, painting, and literature. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including chronicles, letters, and legal documents, Hodgson provides a detailed and insightful portrait of Venice in its early years. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Venice or medieval Europe more broadly.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.
