Aug 08, 2019 tell us about some of the places in venice that you particularly love where you can see behind the tourist stuff to history beneath. Whether it be about the food, history or simply a good travel guide these are superb books. The books of venice il libro veneziano contains a series of essays in english and italian exploring venetian book history from the quattrocento through current production, books printed in the shadow of aldus manutius. The science of saving venice caroline fletcher and jane da mosto, 2004. A history of venice by john julius norwich, money and banking in medieval and renaissance venice by. A new history makes me inclined to pass a similar judgment. That is true of a history of venice, but in this case it is a major benefit.
The history of venice like the city itself is unique. The construction of venice, the floating city ancient origins. This necessary volume traces the rise of venice from its fifthcentury origins through 1797 when napoleon put an end to the thousandyearold republic. Set mainly in a convent orphanage where young girls are trained to be musicians, this book is a fascinating look at 18th century venice. The history and legacy of the weapons industry that made venice the mediterraneans strongest naval power. Lavishly illustrated, art and music in venice brings venices golden age to life through stunning images of paintings, drawings, prints, manuscripts, textbooks, illuminated choir books, musical scores and instruments, and period costumes.
If you love venice, art, history or just adventures, you will love this book. Im not an expert on venice, but i very much enjoyed reading city of fortune. Jun, 2014 venice, italy, is known by several names, one of which is the floating city. A recent addition by modern historian elizabeth horodowich is a brief history of venice. To add variety i include a few recommended by site visitors. In these historical fiction books that take place in venice, youll learn about venices history from convents to courtesans and the citys historic workshops and traditional arts these are my favorite novels about venice as an amazon associate i earn from qualifying book purchases, which helps defer the cost of. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
English lord norwichs engaging account spans more than a century, from venices fifthcentury origins to the. Venice is a fascinating city with an equally fascinating history. If you want to know more about the history and art of this wonderful city here are some suggested books about venice. An extraordinary chronicle of venice, its people, and its grandeur thomas maddens majestic, sprawling history of venice is the first full portrait of the city in. A new history of the most fascinating city in the world, a 320 page trade paperback, which despite the brief in its title, traces a rather complete, though easy to read contextual history of the lagoon city and its impact throughout the western world from. Venice was once one of the greatest trading powers in european history. The books about venice list will be updated along the way, so please leave a comment if you have books about venice to recommend and suggest. Lane, who specialized in medieval venetian history. Venice and history johns hopkins university press books. At once the most comprehensive and the most engaging history of venice available in english, this book will be treasured by all those who share the authors fascination with the most beautiful and magical of cities.
Ive also compiled a reading list of my favourite history books via the amazon influencer program. This readable introduction to the ecology of venice s lagoon asks if venice can survive in the 21st century. It features timelines, historic articles and photographs, interactive maps that when clicked on show historic views, and a list of movies filmed on venices streets, amusement piers and canals note. I have a fair number of our favorite cookbooks featured on.
Venice was the european end of the silk road trade route which moved goods all the way from china, and consequently was a cosmopolitan city, a true melting pot. Renowned historian, and author of a short history of byzantium, john julius norwichs classic history of venice a history of venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the worlds busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of. Covering 500 years of history, city of fortune tells the overarching story of venice. Books about venice want to know more about venice before your. The photos used to illustrate the list of books about venice appear courtesy of joann locktov as samples from dream of venice in black and white that follows the previous publications of dream of. Historical novel about a 15thcentury venetian cartographer and monk fra mauro. The lombard hordes, whose incursions into northern italy began in ad 568, drove great numbers of mainlanders onto the islands of the lagoon, previously the homes of itinerant fishermen and salt workers. This interactive educational site online since 1996 covers the history of venice beach, california. Venice is a unique city in the world, for its culture and history. The city has a history dating from the sixth century, and once wasnt just a city in a larger state. Venices books, like her art and architecture, have long been considered one of her greatest glories.
The catalogue is a great tribute to the exhibition, and to the history, music, and art inherent to the city of venice, in which the buildings on either side of the canal seem to sing to each other like the two sides of a choir across a nave, under a tiepoloed ceiling. Here the legendary author responds to questions about the citys changing culture, its disappointing. My 2018 top 10 books on venice you want to read the venice insider. The narrative becomes so personal and so exciting because of this narrow focus. Venice, italy, is known by several names, one of which is the floating city. You know venice has become insanely crowded in recent years but luckily there are still quiet corners of the city, places where you can still find these oldworld craftsmen and craftswomen hard at work. It includes novels, personal stories, books on architecture and music. Inhabitants from the neighbouring mainland seeking refuge from the savage barbarians who conquered italy after the fall of the roman empire, the history of venice began with the venetian lagoon offering a refuge for these people. The construction of venice, the floating city ancient. Yet, the buildings in venice were not built directly on the islands. What is it about this ancient canalway city that piques the imagination.
It was a republic that lasted over years, had the most civilized and liberal constitution in the world during its whole existence, up until the creation of the united states of america. The treatment of the more recent centuries in venice. This book collects papers and essays written by historian frederic c. In these historical fiction books that take place in venice, youll learn about venices history from convents to courtesans and the citys historic workshops and traditional arts. Historical fiction books set in venice, italy marthas italy. Here the legendary author responds to questions about the. This book discusses the history of banking beginning in venice and genoa. One of americas greatest historians tackles the provocative history of venice in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Venice is the home of numerous symphony orchestras such as, the orchestra della fenice, rondo veneziano, interpreti veneziani, and venice baroque orchestra. It continues by demonstrating the advantages and necessity of free competition in the business of banking. Thomas maddens majestic, sprawling history of venice is the first full portrait of the city in english in almost thirty years. This is due to the fact that the city of venice consists of 118 small islands connected by numerous canals and bridges. I am often asked this question and so put together this list of those books that really capture that special quality that makes venice so unique. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. There is a brilliant story history to be told of venice from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries in an accessible form. A few of the best books about venice the slow road. An extraordinary chronicle of venice, its people, and its grandeur. A few of the best books about venice the slow road travel blog. If you have ever been to venice and liked it who wouldnt. It tells the story of venice, from the year the founding of the city until 1500 when venice lost most. Mar 27, 2020 covering 500 years of history, city of fortune tells the overarching story of venice. A collection of books and novels about the most beautiful city in the world in english and italian.
John julius norwich is the author of many acclaimed works of history, including a history of venice, byzantium, and, most recently, paradise of cities. Venice italy history, italian history, books barnes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read venice. The isolated communities, literally islands of veneto. A history of venice is a massive doorstop of a paperback, consisting of 673 pages, including bibliography and index and its not a subject that i was even particularly interested in when i purchased it.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This readable introduction to the ecology of venices lagoon asks if venice can survive in the 21st century. I gathered a small list of best books about venice for you to read to get in the mood before visiting the city of canals. Uniquely among italys chief cities, venice came into being after the fall of the roman empire in the west. He has also written and presented some thirty historical documentaries for bbc television.
The best books about venice the brunetti mysteries by donna leon. As comprehensive as it is engaging, john julius norwichs a history of venice is a complete history of the most beautiful and magical of cities. Venice s books, like her art and architecture, have long been considered one of her greatest glories. Together, art and music served larger aims, whether social, ceremonial, or even political. A literary companion to venice ian littlewood, 1992. Madden, brave soul, has tried to cram all of venice between the covers of one mediumsize book. The 11 best books and novels set in venice italy of 2020. Jan 27, 20 some visitors to venice, dazzled by its beauty, are struck speechless. An extraordinary chronicle of venice, its people, and its grandeur thomas maddens majestic, sprawling history of venice is the first full portrait of the city in english in almost thirty years. It is often said that stepping into venice feels like stepping back into timelike everything has stood still there since the venetian empire crumbled. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Provides an extensive analysis of the small paintings within manuscripts, with particular attention to the history and culture of art patronage in venice.
Nonfiction the city of falling angels john berendt, 2005. The stones of venice hide more than a thousand stories. A novel of vivaldis venice by laurel corona the four seasons is historical fiction that takes place in venice during the time of vivaldi. Morris displays her talent for research, telling anecdote and wellwrought prose in this spirited portrait of a beloved city, its history and inhabitants. A history of venice, by john julius norwich, is an indepth analysis of the history of the republic of venice from inception to its eclipse and demise. A history of venice by john julius norwich, money and banking in medieval and renaissance venice by frederic c. This month the books site reading group has been discussing jan morriss classic venice. Venice is a city that steals the hearts of readers and authors alike, as evidenced by some of literatures best books set in venice, italy. List of books and articles about venetian history online. Venice was also the home of many noted composers during the baroque period, such as antonio vivaldi, ippolito ciera, giovanni picchi, and girolamo dalla casa, to name but a few. For collectors in this area, this heavily illustrated book is indispensable. Venice is definitely a city you should read about before you travel. Venice was founded in 1905 as a seaside resort town.
Venice came together around the time of the fall of the western roman empire, as refugees from various italian cities found themselves fleeing an onslaught of german and hun invaders. Jan 06, 2015 im not an expert on venice, but i very much enjoyed reading city of fortune. This has led me to accumulate a list of novels and books about venice as a. Oct 04, 2012 renowned historian, and author of a short history of byzantium, john julius norwichs classic history of venice a history of venice tells the story of this most remarkable of cities from its founding in the fifth century, through its unrivalled status for over a thousand years as one of the worlds busiest and most powerful city states, until its fall at the hands of napoleon in 1797. To prepare for a journey to these three unforgettable cities, weve curated a short list of books we think are mustreads before and during your trip. Although the city is impressive even if you havent done any background reading, visitors will be filled with questions such as how does it work. Some visitors to venice, dazzled by its beauty, are struck speechless. It features timelines, historic articles and photographs, interactive maps that when clicked on show historic views, and a list of movies filmed on venice s streets, amusement piers and canals. The great historian norwich marshals myriad personalities, battles, sieges and facts into a vivid. This really is a great book, and anyone interested in medieval or meditteranean history should definitely read it. Apr 22, 2015 this month the books site reading group has been discussing jan morriss classic venice.
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