VENICE. THE HISTORY OF SEA AND LAND

Discover the fascinating history of Venice, the most powerful maritime republic in history. Alessandro Marzo Magno takes us on a captivating journey through time and space, showing us the turbulent history of this extraordinary city.

• An Empire on the Lagoon: How a handful of islands created a power.
• Turbulent History: From Famagusta to the Siege of Crete and the Attack on Zadar.
• Venetian Possessions: A journey through the stato da Mar and the stato da Terra.
• Metamorphoses of the City: From the industrial metamorphosis of the 19th century to the present day.
• Unique Serenissima: A city that always remains itself.

„Venice. The History of Sea and Land” is a story about how Venice, located on the Adriatic lagoon, became an empire and for centuries ruled half of the Mediterranean Sea. We learn about the bloody events in Cypriot Famagusta, where a Venetian hero was skinned alive, the epic twenty-year siege of Crete and the dramatic attack on Zadar, plundered by crusaders to pay off the Venetians' debt for transport to the Holy Land. We wander through the stato da Mar, the Venetian maritime empire, and the stato da Terra, the vast Italian possessions of the Republic: from the majestic Pizzo dei Tre Signori, where the borders of three states converged, through the famous University of Padua to Palmanova – the ideal Renaissance city.

This book is not only a political and military history, but also a story about the culture, art and everyday life of the Venetians. We learn how the Venetian fleet developed, how spices and silk were traded, how palaces and churches were built. We also learn about the dark sides of Venetian history, such as the activities of the Inquisition and the slave trade.

Alessandro Marzo Magno takes us through the industrial metamorphosis of the city in the 19th century to the present day, when the flood of tourists causes Venice to slowly sink. The author asks about the future of this extraordinary city, which has changed its face over the centuries, always remaining itself – the unique Serenissima. What will its tomorrow be like?

The book „Venice. The History of Sea and Land” is a must-read for all lovers of history, culture and travel. It is a fascinating story about a city that has forever entered the history of the world. Published in hardcover, it has 432 pages and a format of 162x237 mm. Year of publication: 2025. Publisher: Koncept.