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100 1 _aWaters, Clara Erskine Clement,
_d1834-1916
245 1 0 _aVenice
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-19
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Venice: The Queen of the Adriatic" by Clara Erskine Clement Waters is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex duality of modern and medieval Venice, revealing its rich past intertwined with contemporary life. Primarily focusing on the historical significance of the city, the narrative examines key events, figures, and cultural developments that have shaped Venice throughout the ages. The opening of the book sets the stage for a vivid exploration of Venice's allure and its historical depth. Clement Waters describes the overwhelming beauty of Venice, contrasting its enchanting present with the yearning for its glorious past. She introduces readers to the emotions one experiences upon arriving in Venice, from excitement to nostalgia, as she reflects on past events, such as the reconciliation between Pope Alexander III and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the Piazza of San Marco. Through rich visual descriptions and poignant historical anecdotes, the author invites readers to appreciate both the magnificence and the melancholy of this iconic city, which continues to capture the imagination of visitors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cBoston: Dana Estes and Company, 1893
653 _aVenice (Italy)
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/venicequeenofadr00clemuoft/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71915
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