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City of fortune
How Venice Won and Lost a Naval Empire
Book • 2011
In "City of Fortune," Roger Crowley masterfully recounts the rise and fall of Venice's naval empire.
The book explores Venice's strategic prowess, its economic dominance through trade, and its sophisticated maritime capabilities.
Crowley details the political intrigues, military campaigns, and economic shifts that shaped Venice's destiny.
He highlights the city's remarkable resilience and its eventual decline in the face of changing global dynamics.
The narrative offers a compelling blend of political history, economic analysis, and maritime adventure.
The book explores Venice's strategic prowess, its economic dominance through trade, and its sophisticated maritime capabilities.
Crowley details the political intrigues, military campaigns, and economic shifts that shaped Venice's destiny.
He highlights the city's remarkable resilience and its eventual decline in the face of changing global dynamics.
The narrative offers a compelling blend of political history, economic analysis, and maritime adventure.
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