Venice in the Eighteenth Century

By Philippe Monnier

Book Overview

""Venice in the Eighteenth Century"" is a book written by Philippe Monnier that provides a detailed account of the city of Venice during the 18th century. The book covers various aspects of the city, including its history, culture, society, economy, and politics. It explores the city's unique architecture, art, and music, as well as its role as a major trading center and hub of international diplomacy. The author also delves into the city's social hierarchy, examining the lives of the aristocracy, the middle class, and the working poor. Additionally, the book examines the political climate of the time, including the role of the Venetian Republic in the broader geopolitical landscape of Europe. With rich detail and engaging prose, ""Venice in the Eighteenth Century"" offers a comprehensive look at one of the most fascinating and influential cities in European history.1910. Contents: Introductory; The Life of Pleasure; Festival, Carnival, and Villeggiatura; Venetian Love; Men of Letters: Gasparo Gozzi; The Passion for Music; The Lesser Venetian Masters; The Venetian Theatre and Italian Comedy; The Comedy of Goldoni; Carlo Gozzi and His Fiabe; The Adventurers: Casanova; The Bourgeois; The People; and The End of Venice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162773162
• ISBN13: 9781162773162
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"