Short History of Venice and the Venetian Empire

Venice's location in the middle of a lagoon is perhaps the defining aspect of its history as an imperial power. Discussing the relationship with Byzantium that led to the sacking of Constantinople, and city's struggle with Genoese and Ottomans, the author shows how its advances on sea and land shaped the Republic's political destiny at all levels.

Amplasarea Venetiei in mijlocul unei lagune este poate aspectul definitoriu al istoriei sale ca putere imperiala. Discutand despre relatia cu Bizantul care a dus la destituirea Constantinopolului si lupta orasului cu genovezii si otomanii, autorul arata cum progresele sale asupra marii si pamantului au modelat destinul politic al Republicii la toate nivelurile.