The Story Of Venice (1905) - Thomas Okey - Bog

The Story of Venice is a historical account of the city of Venice, Italy, written by Thomas Okey and originally published in 1905. The book covers the origins of Venice, its rise to power as a maritime republic, and its cultural and artistic achievements during the Renaissance. Okey explores the city's unique system of government and the role of the Doge, as well as its trade and commerce with the East. The book also delves into the city's art and architecture, including the famous Venetian Gothic style, and its influence on the Renaissance. The Story of Venice is a comprehensive and engaging history of one of the most fascinating cities in the world, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.