History of a Mediterranean Superpower: Rise & Fall of Venice

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The story of Venice is a fascinating tale of ambition, commerce, politics, wars and empires.

Join us as we chart the extraordinary rise of Venice - from a community of refugees hiding out in the Italian lagoons, to one of the medieval world's most dominant maritime states - and then explore its gradual demise at the hands of powerful enemies.

We'll discover how the Serene Republic took advantage of its unique coastal location, and used skilful diplomacy to outmanoeuvre its rivals and expand its empire across land and sea. Venice would go on to become a jewel of the Italian Renaissance, an architectural masterpiece, and what many still consider to be the most beautiful city in the world.

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📚 Recommended reading:
“A History of Venice” by John Julius Norwich (2012)

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[EpichistoryTv]

What was your favourite part of the Serene Republic's long history? Let us know in the comments!

[crazylizard]

Now we need an EHTV Italian Wars series. No other channel blends coherence, conciseness and retention like this, making EHTV the only place suitable to explain one of the most topsy turvy periods in Western history.

[imperator]

Damn, I’m sure this will be one of their best videos so far. We’re so lucky this channel exists. Many thanks to your team!

[novomute]

5 years of waiting has come to an end!

[paytowin]

What a timing, I am going to Venice next week

[EvilEgg]

No way we get Venice part 2 before GTA 6💀

[andreascovano]

VENICE PART 2 FINALLY!!!! I HAVE BEEN ASKING THIS FOR SO LONG!

[MiggyFrancisco-gbzb]

You are the best narrator Charles Nove!

[TheModeler]

This might sound controversial, but I think Venice's system of gov't is what prevented their expansion during their prosperous years. The advantage of Monarchy during this time period is that they could add to their empire through Marriage and other forms of interpersonal diplomacy. See how Austria expanded, even France in this video claimed Naples through inheritance.

[johnsoldier]

Long live the history of Venice and the history of humanity!
May it ever be preserved

[danielsantiagourtado]

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[mapsncountryballs]

Napoleon : Yeah I destroyed one of the world’s oldest republics so what?

[jessedellross]

One of the greatest and most beautiful cities in the world. A living example of the great architecture of the Italian renaissance.

[leloupdessteppes]

My grandfather's homeland. Knowing that so much history belongs in my bloodline makes me so proud! ♥

[TheSupart]

Is it good Friday already!!?? Epic uploads! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[Danymok]

This came out of nowhere! I loved your other Venice video, so I'm happy to see this one.

[danielsantiagourtado]

Yessir! Love your completa histories! You guys always know what to put out❤❤❤😊😊😊

[KHK]

Been waiting for this forever, thanks EH!

[patrickcosgrove]

Brilliant !! Video on Venice and of course brilliantly narrated 👍😊

[connordavidson]

I’ve been waiting for this for so long, and the channel has delivered! Long live the most serene republic!