Short History of Venice and the Venetian Empire

Examines the evolution of Venice from a modest repubblica marinara into a mighty imperium that grew rich on commerce, conquest and crusade. Discussing the relationship with Byzantium that led to the sacking of Constantinople (1204), the author shows how its advances on sea and land shaped the Republic's political destiny at all levels.

Examineaza evolutia Venetiei de la o modesta repubblica marinara la un imperium puternic care s-a imbogatit cu comertul, cucerirea si cruciada. Discutand despre relatia cu Bizantul care a dus la destituirea Constantinopolului (1204), autorul arata cum progresele sale asupra marii si pamantului au modelat destinul politic al Republicii la toate nivelurile.