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- Or Stories Of Venice (1877)

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The Winged Lion: Or Stories Of Venice is a book written by James De Mille and published in 1877. The book is a collection of stories set in the city of Venice, Italy, during the 16th century. The stories are fictional but are based on historical events and figures of the time. The book is divided into three parts, each containing several stories. The first part focuses on the political and social climate of Venice, including the struggle for power between the nobility and the people. The second part explores the city's rich cultural heritage, including its art, music, and literature. The final part delves into the darker side of Venice, with stories of crime, corruption, and betrayal. Throughout the book, the author uses vivid descriptions to transport the reader to the streets, canals, and palaces of Venice, bringing the city to life. The Winged Lion: Or Stories Of Venice is a captivating read for anyone interested in history, culture, and the intrigue of one of the world's most fascinating cities.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781166243838
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 328
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x22 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 649 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. november 2024
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The Winged Lion: Or Stories Of Venice is a book written by James De Mille and published in 1877. The book is a collection of stories set in the city of Venice, Italy, during the 16th century. The stories are fictional but are based on historical events and figures of the time. The book is divided into three parts, each containing several stories. The first part focuses on the political and social climate of Venice, including the struggle for power between the nobility and the people. The second part explores the city's rich cultural heritage, including its art, music, and literature. The final part delves into the darker side of Venice, with stories of crime, corruption, and betrayal. Throughout the book, the author uses vivid descriptions to transport the reader to the streets, canals, and palaces of Venice, bringing the city to life. The Winged Lion: Or Stories Of Venice is a captivating read for anyone interested in history, culture, and the intrigue of one of the world's most fascinating cities.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.

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