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100 1 _aOkey, Thomas,
_d1852-1935
245 1 0 _aVenice and Its Story
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aMediƦval town series
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-28
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Venice and Its Story" by Thomas Okey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the rich history and cultural significance of Venice, detailing its foundations, prominent figures, and the evolution of the Republic. Okey's work promises to offer readers an insightful narrative of Venice's rise to maritime supremacy and the artistic heritage that defines the city today. The opening of the book presents a vivid account of the beginnings of Venice, describing the early settlers' migration to the lagoon islands amidst the chaos of invading forces in the Roman Empire. Okey recounts the establishment of Venice through organized movements of communities seeking refuge, emphasizing their resolve to create a place of stability and prosperity. The foundation of the city is presented not merely as an escape but as a deliberate act of creation, setting the stage for the later flourishing of Venetian culture, governance, and architecture as the city emerged as a significant maritime power in Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVenice (Italy) -- Description and travel
653 _aArt -- Italy -- Venice
653 _aVenice (Italy) -- History
700 1 _aErichsen, Nelly,
_d1862-1918
700 1 _aHinchliff, Woodbine K., active 1895-1911
700 1 _aWard, O. F. M.,
_d1868-1955
830 0 _aMediƦval town series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41209
999 _c82048
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