Venice: A Preserve of a Bygone Civilization
Order a personalized signed copy only through the J Social shop.
Francesco Bonavita is a brilliant author, and scholar, and his new book, “Venice: A Preserve of a Bygone Civilization,” is a masterpiece.
The work of art offers a new perspective on the uniqueness of Venice by exploring its origins, and Renaissance vis-à-vis the peculiarities of the Venetian humanist movement. It examines the women’s issues, as they relate to the writings of Venetian women and Veronica Franco who articulated feministic ideals way ahead of her time. It delves into the social contribution of Venice in connection with its ethnic diversity, which has given Venice its particular splendor.
The history of the Venetian Jews has also been probed in an effort to understand its acceptance and repression within the confines of the Republic, as well as admiring Jewish contribution to the very fabric of Venetian society.
This study also points out the hidden treasures of Venice that are always accessible to the average tourist, as well as visiting important landmarks that have made this city on the lagoon very special.
This observation of Venetian history also dwells on five important Venetian figures who have shaped the world, not as it is but how it ought to be: Marco Polo, Tintoretto, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Vivaldi and Carlo Goldoni. In short, this book is an indispensable companion to future travelers and history buffs.
Order a personalized signed copy only through the J Social shop.
Francesco Bonavita is a brilliant author, and scholar, and his new book, “Venice: A Preserve of a Bygone Civilization,” is a masterpiece.
The work of art offers a new perspective on the uniqueness of Venice by exploring its origins, and Renaissance vis-à-vis the peculiarities of the Venetian humanist movement. It examines the women’s issues, as they relate to the writings of Venetian women and Veronica Franco who articulated feministic ideals way ahead of her time. It delves into the social contribution of Venice in connection with its ethnic diversity, which has given Venice its particular splendor.
The history of the Venetian Jews has also been probed in an effort to understand its acceptance and repression within the confines of the Republic, as well as admiring Jewish contribution to the very fabric of Venetian society.
This study also points out the hidden treasures of Venice that are always accessible to the average tourist, as well as visiting important landmarks that have made this city on the lagoon very special.
This observation of Venetian history also dwells on five important Venetian figures who have shaped the world, not as it is but how it ought to be: Marco Polo, Tintoretto, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Vivaldi and Carlo Goldoni. In short, this book is an indispensable companion to future travelers and history buffs.
Order a personalized signed copy only through the J Social shop.
Francesco Bonavita is a brilliant author, and scholar, and his new book, “Venice: A Preserve of a Bygone Civilization,” is a masterpiece.
The work of art offers a new perspective on the uniqueness of Venice by exploring its origins, and Renaissance vis-à-vis the peculiarities of the Venetian humanist movement. It examines the women’s issues, as they relate to the writings of Venetian women and Veronica Franco who articulated feministic ideals way ahead of her time. It delves into the social contribution of Venice in connection with its ethnic diversity, which has given Venice its particular splendor.
The history of the Venetian Jews has also been probed in an effort to understand its acceptance and repression within the confines of the Republic, as well as admiring Jewish contribution to the very fabric of Venetian society.
This study also points out the hidden treasures of Venice that are always accessible to the average tourist, as well as visiting important landmarks that have made this city on the lagoon very special.
This observation of Venetian history also dwells on five important Venetian figures who have shaped the world, not as it is but how it ought to be: Marco Polo, Tintoretto, Barbara Strozzi, Antonio Vivaldi and Carlo Goldoni. In short, this book is an indispensable companion to future travelers and history buffs.
