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The Modern Scholar: A History of Venice
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- Narrated by: Thomas F. Madden
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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- Bookworm
- 01-16-11
Absolutely fascinating
An amazing book on the history of Venice. Perfect for anyone who wants to visit. I would love if he did this series for several European cities.
I would liked to have heard more about the history of the Jews in Venice because I think that was a little white washed.
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- EmilyK
- 06-04-17
Fascinating history
This might be my favorite history course on Audible. Fascinating lectures about topics I wasn't very familiar with. If you are interested in Italy, the early middke ages, the crusades, etc. I would recommend It. The lecturer is great and easy to listen to without being boring at all. Great preamble to my upcoming trip to Venice!
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- Abigail
- 01-08-13
Fascinating, Action Packed History
Wow! Venice has the most amazing, influential and seedy history, I had no idea. This professor is very good at explaining a fascinating subject. One of my favorites under the Modern Scholar Michael Drout lectures. I wish there was more.
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- John
- 10-09-12
History for Tourists
A very superficial old-fashinoned history. This doge did this and that doge did the other. Clearly designed so that you'll "know" what you're seeing on a brief visit to this fascinating city.
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- Amy
- 07-09-12
Decent.
What did you like best about The Modern Scholar: A History of Venice? What did you like least?
It was very informative, but listeners should be warned that it is very much like listening to a class lecture.
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No.
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- Ann
- 05-12-12
A Nice Introduction to the History of Venice
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I really enjoyed hearing this college lecture series on the History of Venice. I was very interested in the subject, and this aduiobook helped feed my hunger for stories and details about the amazing city. This book is a great place to start, but follow it with "Venice: Pure City" by Peter Ackroyd -- that is a truly remarkable book about the fascinating history, ancient beauty, and timeless wonder of Venice.
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- Tai
- 03-23-23
great overview
If you are interested in learning about the history of Venice, this is a great course to listen to. It's a great overview.
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- nikex
- 02-22-21
fascinating
great lectures on the history of Venice. it was an inspiring audiobook on a fascinating city and I was actually sad it ended.
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- deb
- 10-12-20
Well Researched & Entertaining
My husband (a history major) and I listened to this on a roadtrip over to Venice. It thoroughly enhanced our stay. Highly recommended!
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- Jean Marcellino
- 08-20-18
Magnificent lecture series
Having been to Venice many times. It amazes me to realize how little I had previously known about its history. This lecture series has been greatly satisfying. I would recommend it to anyone, even those who haven't been there. But do try to see it.
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