Venice's Finest Hour: The Journey from Near Destruction to Greatest Glory

In 1379, Venice faced destruction at the hands of an alliance led by her bitter rival Genoa. The ethereal city which today is renowned for its beauty and splendor stood one step from becoming erased from the map of Europe. Only through great hardship, valiant leadership, daring tactics and last minute saves, did Venice free herself from the grip of her foes. When the war ended, little had been decided, and both Venice and Genoa were financially and morally exhausted. Their trading networks,...