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The Modern Scholar: A History of Venice: Queen of the Seas
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LENGTH7 hrs and 42 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-18-10
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Program TypeLecture
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Publisher's Summary
Renowned professor Thomas F. Madden focuses his expertise on what has been called the most beautiful city in the world: Venice. In these lectures, Professor Madden explains how the city on the lagoon was established by refugees escaping the onslaught of northern “barbarians” invading the crumbling Roman Empire. Through its history, Venice housed the world’s leading merchants, thrived as a maritime powerhouse, and developed into an independent republic not unlike the present United States. Venice draws millions of visitors each year, and these lectures shed light on why the city is such a continual source of fascination.
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©2010 Thomas F. Madden (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
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"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.9 of 12 people found this review helpful -
Abigail arlington, VA, United States 01-08-13 Member Since 2007
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"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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Ann United States 05-12-12 Member Since 2009
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"A Nice Introduction to the History of Venice"
Any additional comments?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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"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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"Great entertainment"
What made the experience of listening to The Modern Scholar: A History of Venice the most enjoyable?Easy to listen too yet enough depth and details to make it hard to put on pause. I liked the small details that he manages to add to the otherwise high-level story line.
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"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.
Could you see The Modern Scholar: A History of Venice being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?No.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful