The Spirit of Venice
From Marco Polo to Casanova
$39.75
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2013
Summary
From the author of The Medici comes a new history of Venice, which looks at the lives of the famous individuals of the Republic to try to define the city’s character.
The Spirit of Venice is a history of the first great economic and naval power of the modern Western world, from its struggle to ascendancy, through the arc of its glory - when its trading empire reached as far afield as China, Syria and West Africa - to the beginning of its long and fascinating decline.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845951924 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1845951921 |
| Author: | Paul Strathern |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Pimlico |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 407g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 135mm x 28mm |
| Series: | Pimlico |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Fascinating. A readable and delightful book.
Fascinating. A readable and delightful book. – Harry Reid * Herald *
Strathern sketches out fascinating aspects of the social life of Venice… Vivid. * BBC History Magazine *
Colourful. * Sunday Times *
The rise and fall of La Serenissima is vividly depicted. – Christopher Hirst * Independent *
Perfect holiday companion * The Lady *
About The Author
Paul Strathern
Paul Strathern studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham Prize-winning novelist; author of two series of books - Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Idea- Scientists who Changed the World; Mendeleyev’s Dream (shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize); Dr. Strangelove’s Game- A History of Economic Genius, The Medici- Godfathers of the Renaissance; The Artist, the Philosopher and the Warrior and Death in Florence- The Medici, Savonarola and the Battle for the Soul of the Renaissance City.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.