The Venetian Empire 1200-1670Osprey Publishing Co.
David Nicolle
ISBN: 0850458994
price: $14.95
About this title The story of Venice is, to some extent,
separate from that of the rest of Europe. The same could be said
of the city's military history and organisation. Early in the 9th
century the Venetians defeated Pepin the Frank's attempts to
overawe them, and they remained, at least in theory, subject to
Byzantium. Gradually, however, Venice drifted into independence;
and subsequently carved out its own empire at the expense of its
former Byzantine masters. The Venetians were soon famous for
their roving and warlike spirit, keen business acumen and pride.
David Nicolle explores the remarkable history of the city and its
army from 1200-1670.
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