The Story Of Venice (1905)

The Story of Venice is a historical book written by Thomas Okey and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Venice, from its foundation in the 5th century to the end of the Venetian Republic in the late 18th century. Okey explores the city's rise to power as a major maritime and trading center, its unique political system, and its cultural and artistic achievements. He also delves into the city's decline and eventual fall to Napoleon's troops in 1797. The book is filled with illustrations, maps, and photographs that bring the city's history to life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Venice and its impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.