""A Short History of the Cornaro Family"" is a book written by Luigi Cornaro, an Italian nobleman and writer from the 16th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Cornaro family, one of the most prominent and influential families in Venice during the Renaissance period. The book traces the origins of the Cornaro family from their humble beginnings in the 12th century to their rise to power and wealth in the 15th and...