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Dubrovnik : A History
£24.99
HARRIS, ROBIN
Product Details
ISBN: 9780863569593
Author: HARRIS, ROBIN
Pages: 504
Since emerging as a settlement in the seventh century, Dubrovnik held a significant position beyond what could have been expected of this tiny city-state.
Key Highlights of Dubrovnik's History:
- Its merchants, trading throughout the huge Ottoman Empire, enjoyed privileges denied to other Western states.
- A politically skilled and commercially enterprising ruling class took every opportunity to maximise the Republic's wealth.
Challenges Faced by Dubrovnik:
Dubrovnik also faced extreme dangers, including:
- Venetian aggressors
- Ottoman plotters
- A terrible earthquake in 1667
- The will of Napoleon
In 1991-92, the city survived the besieging Yugoslav army, which heavily damaged but did not destroy Dubrovnik's cultural heritage.
About the Book:
This book is a comprehensive history of Dubrovnik's progress over twelve centuries of European development, encompassing:
- Arts
- Architecture
- Social and economic changes
- The traumas of war and politics
Additional Details:
- Format: Paperback / softback
- Pages: 504
- Illustrations: 52 Colour Illustrations; 52 Illustrations
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