A History of Venice: Queen of the Seas

Written by Thomas F. Madden

Narrated by Thomas F. Madden

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 9, 2010
• ISBN: 9781440790614

Reviews for A History of Venice

[Stephen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very beautiful history telling. Venetian history is about us all. From the early beginnings in the salty lagoons to the heady days of the greatest empire in medieval Europe.
I have listened to this over and over and it never fails to enlighten me. I will continue to return to this work.