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From the timber piles that support the city’s foundations and the powerful rule of the Doges, to Venice’s maritime dominance and artistic flourishing, the book traces the rise of the Venetian Republic and the cultural forces that shaped it. 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The hardcover presents a striking photograph by Cecil Beaton from the legendary 1951 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW209409487 BCX4\"\u003eBeistegui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209409487 BCX4\"\u003e Ball, capturing the city’s enduring glamour and cultural mystique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209409487 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209409487 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209409487 BCX4\"\u003eFor those drawn to the romance, history, and layered beauty of Venice, Venice: La Serenissima is an exceptional gift for lovers of art, architecture, and cultural heritage alike. It is especially suited for travelers, collectors, and anyone who \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209409487 BCX4\"\u003eseeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209409487 BCX4\"\u003e to experience the city not just as a destination, but as a living world shaped by centuries of history and imagination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209409487 BCX4\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":279}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ASSOULINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42769902436436,"sku":"9781649806161","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2131\/2399\/files\/VENICELaSerenissima_Ultimate001.jpg?v=1777913452"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.assouline.com\/collections\/james-bond-and-its-destinations.oembed","provider":"ASSOULINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}