{"product_id":"venetian-empire-1200-1670","title":"Venetian Empire 1200–1670","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of Venice is, to some extent, separate from that of the rest of Europe. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe same could be said of the city's military history and organisation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly in the 9th century the Venetians defeated Pepin the Frank's attempts to overawe them, and they remained, at least in theory, subject to Byzantium. Gradually, however, Venice drifted into independence; and subsequently carved out its own empire at the expense of its former Byzantine masters. The Venetians were soon famous for their roving and warlike spirit, keen business acumen and pride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the remarkable history of the city and its army from 1200 up until 1670.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226159141208,"sku":"9780850458992","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780850458992.jpg?v=1780110073","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/venetian-empire-1200-1670","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}