Early Medieval Venice

Name: Early Medieval Venice
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Early Medieval VeniceCultural Memory and History\nAuthor(s): Luigi Andrea Berto\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367900564, 978-0367900564\nSynopsis\nEarly 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. \n\nThis book presents the most relevant themes that characteri.