TY  - BOOK
AU  - Daru,Pierre-Antoine-Noël-Bruno,comte
TI  - Histoire de la République de Venise (Vol. 1)
AV  - DG 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Venice (Italy) -- History
N1  - Release date is 2014-08-19; Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and
the team of DP-Europe. (This file was produced from images
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N2  - "Histoire de la République de Venise (Vol. 1)" by P. Daru is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the illustrious and complex history of the Venetian Republic, detailing its geographic, political, and social evolution from its origins to its decline. The narrative likely delves into significant events, key figures, and the unique governmental structure that characterized Venice during its most powerful periods.  The opening of the text establishes the context by reflecting on the fate of Venice, a powerful republic known for its unique origins and resilient institutions. It highlights the gradual disintegration of the state amidst various invasions and calamities, questioning how an ostensibly unshakeable government could collapse. Daru begins with a meditation on the significance of studying Venice's history, its contributions to civilization, and the factors that led to its downfall, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the geographical traits, historical milestones, and institutional developments that shaped this remarkable maritime republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -