Storia di Venezia. Vol. 1: dalle origini al 1400

by John Julius Norwich

Torna in libreria uno dei libri più amati di John Julius Norwich, 'Storia di Venezia', di cui pubblichiamo il primo volume che narra la storia di questa straordinaria città dalla sua fondazione nel quinto secolo al 1400. Un’opera esauriente, ricca di fonti, ben documentata, scritta con la consueta gioia narrativa che i lettori di Norwich hanno amato nei suoi precedenti libri.

Genres: History

380 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1977

About the author

John Julius Norwich was an English historian, writer, and broadcaster known for his engaging books on European history and culture. The son of diplomat and politician Duff Cooper and socialite Lady Diana Manners, he received an elite education at Eton, Strasbourg, and Oxford, and served in the Foreign Service before dedicating himself to writing full-time.
He authored acclaimed works on Norman Sicily, Venice, Byzantium, the Mediterranean, and the Papacy, as well as popular anthologies like Christmas Crackers. He was also a familiar voice and face in British media, presenting numerous television documentaries and radio programs. A champion of cultural heritage, he supported causes such as the Venice in Peril Fund and the World Monuments Fund.
Norwich’s wide-ranging output, wit, and accessible style made him a beloved figure in historical writing.