02148cam a22002893u 4500 11305 UtSlPG 20260610133253.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 DG Barbarich, Eugenio, 1868-1931 La Campagna del 1796 nel Veneto : Parte prima: La decadenza militare della serenissima uomini ed armi Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 "La Campagna del 1796 nel Veneto" by Eugenio Barbarich is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the military decline of the Republic of Venice during a tumultuous period marked by the events of the Napoleonic Wars and the challenges posed by the French army under General Bonaparte. Barbarich meticulously examines the conditions of the Venetian military forces, including their structure, administration, and the factors leading to their deterioration. The opening of the book presents a dramatic scene where Venetian senators are faced with the impending collapse of their power as they deliberate in a tense meeting. The narrative introduces key figures, such as Nicolò Foscarini, the provveditore generale in Terra Ferma, and the influential general Buonaparte. It highlights the significant military failures and the political turmoil experienced by the Republic of Venice, such as accusations of betrayal and the dire circumstances that lead to negotiations with the French army. This sets the tone for a detailed exploration of the themes of military decay and the socio-political implications of Venice's decline in the face of external threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Venice (Italy) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11305 52751 52751