From the author of The Medici comes a new history of Venice, which looks at the lives of the famous individuals of the Republic to try to define the city's character.
Paul Strathern studied philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin. He has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. He is a Somerset Maugham Prize-winning novelist; author of two series of books - Philosophers in 90 Minutes and The Big Idea- Scientists who Changed the World; Mendeleyev's Dream (shortlisted for the Aventis Science Book Prize); Dr. Strangelove's Game- A History of Economic Genius, The Medici- Godfathers of the Renaissance; The Artist, the Philosopher and the Warrior and Death in Florence- The Medici, Savonarola and the Battle for the Soul of the Renaissance City.
Fascinating. A readable and delightful book.
*Herald*
Strathern sketches out fascinating aspects of the social life of
Venice... Vivid.
*BBC History Magazine*
Colourful.
*Sunday Times*
The rise and fall of La Serenissima is vividly depicted.
*Independent*
Perfect holiday companion
*The Lady*
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