| Author |
Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
| Illustrator |
Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 |
| Title |
Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history; vol. II
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Macmillan Co,1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history; vol. II" by F. Marion Crawford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate political and social structures of Venice, particularly focusing on the aristocratic governance and the city's legal and penal systems. The text provides a rich exploration of Venetian history through the lens of its aristocracy, criminal justice, and societal norms, potentially appealing to readers interested in history, politics, and social structures. The opening of the book introduces a detailed examination of the aristocratic magistracies in Venice at the beginning of the sixteenth century. It describes the flexible yet rigid nature of the Venetian government, emphasizing its long-standing aristocratic form and the intricate checks imposed to prevent any individual from gaining too much power, especially the Doge. The narrative then transitions to various historical anecdotes showcasing the complex interplay between law and social order, including the mystique surrounding notorious criminals known as "bravi" and the severe penalties imposed for crimes, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper investigation into Venetian society, governance, and its eventual decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta
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| Subject |
Venice (Italy) -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67156 |
| Release Date |
Jan 13, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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