Publisher's Synopsis
The Early History of Venice: From the Foundation to the Conquest of Constantinople, A.D. 1204 is a historical book written by Francis Cotterell Hodgson and first published in 1901. The book explores the early history of the city of Venice, from its founding to the conquest of Constantinople in 1204. Hodgson delves into the origins of Venice, tracing its development from a small settlement of refugees fleeing the barbarian invasions of the Roman Empire to a powerful city-state. He examines the city's political, economic, and social structures, as well as its relationship with neighboring powers such as Byzantium and the Holy Roman Empire.The book also covers the role of Venice in the Crusades, including the Fourth Crusade which led to the conquest of Constantinople. Hodgson provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the conquest, as well as its aftermath and the impact it had on Venice and the wider Mediterranean world.Overall, The Early History of Venice is a comprehensive and informative account of the rise of one of the most influential cities in European history. It offers a fascinating insight into the political and cultural landscape of medieval Italy and the wider Mediterranean region.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.
