Early Medieval Venice by Luigi Andrea Berto
Early Medieval Venice examines the significant changes that Venice underwent between the late-sixth and the early-eleventh centuries. From the periphery of the Byzantine Empire, Venice acquired complete independence and emerged as the major power in the Adriatic area. It also avoided absorption by neighbouring rulers, prevented serious destruction by raiders, and achieved a stable state organization, all the while progressively extending its trading activities to most of northern Italy and the eastern Mediterranean. This was not a linear process, but the Venetians obtained and defended these results with great tenacity, creating the foundations for the remarkable developments of the following centuries. This book presents the most relevant themes that characterized Venice during this epoch, including war, violence, and the manner in which ‘others’ were perceived. It examines how early medieval authors and modern scholars have portrayed this period, and how they were sometimes influenced by their own ‘present’ in their reconstruction of the past.‘Among the many books that have been written to date and continue to be published on Venice and its history … this volume … provides in-depth insight into various themes concerning the initial phases of the duchy.. it successfully explores avenues for in-depth study with great expertise’ - Speculum 99/2 (April 2024).
Luigi Andrea Berto is Professor of Medieval History at Western Michigan University, USA. His research focuses on medieval Italy and the Mediterranean, and the relationships between Christians and Muslims.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780367536954 |
| ISBN 10 | 0367536951 |
| Title | Early Medieval Venice |
| Author | Luigi Andrea Berto |
| Series | Studies In Medieval History And Culture |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2022-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 174 |
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