Venice and its Story opens with a sweeping portrait of the Venetian Republic: a city of rare endurance, maritime power, and political independence, built on lagoons that turned danger into defense. The book combines scholarship, history, travel writing, and art appreciation, guiding readers from Venice's legendary beginnings to its monuments, islands, and masterpieces. It first explores the landscape of Venetia and the origins of the lagoon settlements, correcting romantic myths by showing...

This vintage book contains an elementary guide to the art of basket-making, being a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the practice. Written in clear, plain language and full of useful information and invaluable tips, this text will be of considerable utility to novice basket-makers, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Material and Its Preparation, Tools, Terminology, Common Slewed Work, Etched Work, Sub-Divisio...

"Paris and Its Story" by Thomas Okey is a captivating exploration of the rich history and vibrant culture of Paris. Okey delves into the city's evolution, from its ancient origins to its status as a modern metropolis. The narrative is infused with vivid descriptions and insightful anecdotes that bring the streets of Paris to life. Readers are invited to wander through its iconic landmarks, hidden corners, and the stories of its inhabitants, making it a delightful read for anyone fascinated...

"Venice and Its Story" by Thomas Okey is a captivating exploration of the rich history and culture of Venice, a city renowned for its unique architecture and intricate waterways. Okey delves into the origins of Venice, tracing its development from a collection of islands into a powerful maritime republic. The book paints a vivid picture of the city's evolution, highlighting its artistic achievements and the influence of various cultures that have shaped its identity over the centuries. Oke...

"The Story of Paris" by Thomas Okey is a captivating exploration of the rich history and vibrant culture of one of the world's most iconic cities. Okey delves into the evolution of Paris, from its early beginnings as a small settlement to its rise as a center of art, fashion, and intellectual thought. The narrative is filled with vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes that bring the city's past to life, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the essence of Pa...

Discover the Charm and History of the City of Light with "The Story of Paris" by Thomas OkeyImmerse yourself in the captivating history and vibrant culture of Paris through Thomas Okey's insightful narrative. "The Story of Paris" offers readers a comprehensive journey through the centuries, exploring the city's evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Okey vividly describes the architectural marvels, significant historical events, and influential figures that have shaped Paris into ...

OF the original home of the earliest settlers in that province of North Italy known to the Latins as Venetia, little can be told with certainty. Historians and antiquarians are pleased to bring them, under the name of Heneti or Eneti, from Paphlagonia, and explain some characteristic traits they subsequently developed—the love of colour and of display, the softness of their dialect—by their eastern origin. They were an independent, thriving and organised community when the Roman Empire fir...

“I will not forget this, that I can never mutinie so much againstFrance but I must needes looke on Paris with a favourable eye: ithath my hart from my infancy; whereof it hath befalne me, as ofexcellent things, the more other faire and stately cities I have seenesince, the more hir beauty hath power and doth still usurpinglygaine upon my affections. I love that citie for hir own sake, and morein hir only subsisting and owne being, than when it is f...

In "Paris and Its Story," Thomas Okey intricately weaves a narrative that captures the essence of Paris through its historical evolution and cultural richness. His literary style melds vivid descriptions with insightful commentary, creating an immersive tapestry that chronicles the city's transformation from a modest settlement to a global epicenter of art, thought, and politics. Okey's narrative is characterized by meticulous research and a passion for storytelling, allowing readers to en...

THE History of Venice is the history of a State unparalleled in Europe for permanence and stability. For centuries Venice occupied that position of maritime supremacy now held by Great Britain, and time was when an English king was fain to crave the loan of a few warships to vindicate his rights in France. The autonomy of the Venetian Republic so imposed on men's minds that it was regarded as in the very nature of things, and even so acute an observer as Voltaire wrote in the Dictionnaire ...

The mediæval scribe in the fulness of a divinely-revealed cosmogony is wont to begin his story at the creation of the world or at the confusion of tongues, to trace the building of Troy by the descendants of Japheth, and the foundation of his own native city by one of the Trojan princes made a fugitive in Europe by proud Ilion's fall. Such, he was very sure, was the origin of Padua, founded by Antenor and by Priam, son of King Priam, whose grandson, yet another Priam, by his great valour a...

This book is a comprehensive treatise on Parisian history from Graeco-Roman Paris to modernity. A fascinating and insightful volume, "The Story of Paris" will appeal to those with an interest in French history, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Gallo-Roman Paris", "The Barbarian Invasions-St. Genevieve-The Conversion of Clovis", "The Merovingian Dynasty", "The Carlovigians-The Great Siege of Paris by the Normans-The Germs of Feu...