VeniceSignal Books, 2001 - 243 Seiten Martin Garrett explores the extraordinary history, art and architecture of Venice and the islands of the lagoon. Looking at the legacy of the city's Jewish, Greek, Slav and Armenian minorities, he recalls the exploits of such legendary figures as Casanova and Byron. He also assesses the successful struggle to preserve the city in the face of flood and corruption, and its important modern role as host of the Biennale and film festival.MARTIN GARRETT is the author of literary companions to Italy and Greece, and has written or edited a number of works on Renaissance and nineteenth-century writers, including Sidney, Byron and the Brownings |
Inhalt
CHAPTER | 31 |
CHAPTER THREE | 51 |
CHAPTER FOUR | 69 |
THE GRAND CANAL | 93 |
CHAPTER | 123 |
CHAPTER SEVEN | 149 |
CHAPTER EIGHT | 169 |
CHAPTER NINE | 187 |
CHAPTER | 211 |
A Selection of Other Places in Venice 227 | 227 |
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Venice, the Tourist Maze: A Cultural Critique of the World’s Most Touristed City Robert C. Davis,Garry R. Marvin Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2004 |