Breve storia di Venezia. Ediz. inglese

by Rinaldo Fulin

Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Italy

Paperback

Published May 25, 2018

Reviews

[Christofer Hydos · Rating 3 out of 5]

A more accurate name for this book would be "A Political History of Venice" seeing as that was the author's focus. It acts more as a window into how a 19th century Venetian saw their city rather than a text for lay people. Still enlightening in many ways if not very applicable to the average tourist.

[Jimmi Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A more accurate title might be 'Brief Political History of Venice.'

Around the halfway point, the book became a bit of a slog, feeling like a repetitive list of names, locations, and dates. Ironically, despite its detail in some areas, it skims over crucial historical contexts. I would have appreciated a deeper dive into the barbarian invasions of the 5th century Italian peninsula and insights into the origins of Venice's unique architecture. Even with updates as late as 2003, the book glosses over significant events like the world wars.

Overall, it's an okay read for a single day, but it lacks the depth to be truly satisfying.

[booksbylusi ;) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Historia política de Venecia, poco que decir la verdad. Da tantos detalles en tan poco tiempo que literalmente es imposible enterarse de nada. Es más un libro recordatorio de que he estado en Venecia y un libro bonito que uno que realmente merezca la pena ser leído. Aún así hay un par de cosillas interesantes sobre la ciudad

[Rose Stanley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Pros: Quick and easy to read (I finished this in less than a day)
Cons: Too brief to allow for much in the way of nuance, feels v biased but difficult to assess.
A good starting point in any event.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

“L’amore per la patria non svaniva mai, a Venezia. Sorta come incanto dalle acque, già cominciava a essere una città monumentale”

[Engi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stelle

Fa quello che promette il titolo: è una breve storia di Venezia, dalla sua fondazione fino all'annessione al Regno d'Italia (fu pubblicato la prima volta nel 1873), e alcune pagine di chiusura in cui si illustrano le attuali sfide della città, tra acqua alta e invasioni turistiche.

Il focus è sugli aspetti amministrativi e politici, con sporadiche citazioni di guerre, battaglie e artisti, mentre il ritmo è incalzante, a ogni accadimento vengono dedicate poche righe prima di passare al successivo. L'autore inoltre dà per scontato che il lettore conosca già i fatti storici fondamentali della Serenissima: il risultato è quindi un ottimo compendio da cui iniziare per farsi un'idea generale, ma da approfondire in seguito.

Mezzo punto in più perché l'oggetto libro è stupendo, tra dettagli dorati e illustrazioni, per non parlare della carta made in Venice (d'altronde ad un certo punto a Venezia si sono stampati UN TERZO di tutti i libri stampati nel secolo).

[Jacques Defraigne · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book deals with the history of Venice through the interpretative lens of anacyclosis. The book gives some great insight but is not a quick introductory essay into its history. The book requires you to already have a good deal of historical knowledge of the city and wants to reflect back on the major events of this illustrious city's past. The main fault with this book is therefore that it presents itself as an introduction into its history (or is advertised as such) while its actually a profound reflection.

[daisy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think that this book’s translation is very sloppy, and therefore it does not read fluidly in English. I found it hard to follow, and even harder to keep up with the pace of the book - when they say brief, they really do mean brief. Overall, I wish I’d spent the time and money on a larger, in depth book written either in English or professionally translated, rather than learn very little from this shorter version. It may read much better in Italian.

[Tobenna Ubu · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a good read for anyone visiting Venice who wants some context especially on the doges and the Venetian government. the challenge with this book is that it requires some context and is written to insiders. I was only able to understand many events alluded to as they were described by my tour guide in the Doge Palace in Venice. that being said a good read for travelers to Venice from an insider.

[Alli · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this book was badly written, but then I found out that it was written in 1873, and since it was translated from Italian, it makes sense that it doesn't read very well. The author assumes that the reader already has a basic knowledge of the history of Venice, which I don't, so I wouldn't recommend it.

[Ryan Ard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this book while visiting Venice. Definitely a very brief history. The book dives more into specific political figures instead of the bigger ideas and influences I was hoping for. The book was a quick read and offered a few useful bits of information.

[Pedro Silveira · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s not a book for an average tourist, is full of political details and I had to search a lot to understand the concepts. I liked but I am sure some persons won’t dig in the history like me and will find difficult

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Caelan Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok could have had a little more detail and explanation on political parties and what not but good ish.

[Dan Foy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting as an artifact, but almost worthless for someone hoping to learn something about the city.