Histoire de la République de Venise (Vol. 2)

In the mid‑fourteenth century the Republic of Venice stood at the crossroads of commerce, culture and conflict. Under the energetic Doge Jean Gradenigo, the city‑state wrestled with a formidable neighbour, the king of Hungary, whose demands threatened Venetian autonomy and the fragile peace after years of skirmishes in Dalmatia. At the same time, Venice endured a fresh wave of plague, saw the founding of the celebrated Library of Saint Mark, and faced restless uprisings in its overseas territories, all of which tested its resolve and ingenuity.

The volume offers a vivid, day‑by‑day chronicle of diplomacy, naval maneuvers and civic life, bringing the bustling canals and distant battlefields to life through meticulous detail. Readers hear the clamor of council chambers, the urgency of fleet preparations, and the everyday concerns of merchants and soldiers alike. It’s an immersive glimpse into a pivotal era when Venice’s fortunes hung in the balance, inviting listeners to experience the drama of a republic defending its legacy.