{"product_id":"venice-la-serenissima-richelieu-edition","title":"Venice: La Serenissima (Richelieu Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eSpanning more than a millennium, this volume traces the enduring life of a city shaped by water, power, and imagination. Venice: La Serenissima presents an expansive portrait of one of the world’s most extraordinary cities, revealing Venice as a place where history, culture, architecture, and spirituality converge. Written by Venetian historian Alberto Toso Fei and introduced by renowned architect Peter Marino, the volume approaches the city through a deeply historical and anthropological lens, capturing the enduring spirit of Venice beyond its celebrated landmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW78262374 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eStructured through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eroughly sixty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e defining moments, the narrative unfolds chronologically, beginning with the legendary founding of Venice in 421 CE and continuing through more than a millennium of history. 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. The journey extends into modern Venice, touching on figures such as Peggy Guggenheim and the continuing cultural vitality of the Venice Biennale, while also highlighting efforts to preserve the fragile city for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW78262374 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eIconic photography by Helmut Newton and Cecil Beaton appears alongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eartworks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e drawn from rare books, archives, institutions, and private collections, creating a visual record as rich as the narrative itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW78262374 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eThe clamshell is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003erich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003emetallic fabrics by the legendary Venetian textile house Fortuny, lined in rich burgundy silk, and constructed from wooden slats that echo the city’s historic foundations beneath the lagoon. The hardcover features a detail from Triumph of Mordechai (1556) by Paolo Veronese, bringing a masterpiece of Venetian art to the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW78262374 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 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 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 SCXW78262374 BCX4\"\u003eseeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78262374 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 SCXW78262374 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":43510795337812,"sku":"9781649806987","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2131\/2399\/files\/VeniceLaSerenissimaBlue001-3.jpg?v=1776955899","url":"https:\/\/www.assouline.com\/products\/venice-la-serenissima-richelieu-edition","provider":"ASSOULINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}