venice (italy)

Traces the history of the city built on islands in the Adriatic Sea from its establishment in A.D. 452 to the height of its political and economic power as a colonial empire and cultural center in the 1400's to its conquest by Napoleon in 1797.

Presents Shakespeare's tragedy entitled "Othello" and includes an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career, commentary on past and current productions, and interviews with leading directors.

In his new identity as Blue Avenger, sixteen-year-old David visits Venice, Italy, and continues to pursue various crusades, including trying to solve the mystery of who really wrote Shakespeare's works.

Examines the history, culture, religion, society, and achievements of the Italian city of Venice, from its founding to its surrender to Napoleon at the end of the eighteenth century.

Two brothers, having run away from the aunt who plans to adopt the younger one, are sought by a detective hired by their aunt, but they have found shelter with--and protection from--Venice's "Thief Lord.".

On a visit to Venice with her father, Vendela experiences the richness and beauty of the city and its palaces, gondolas, and statues.

Living temporarily in Venice, three American siblings uncover a mystery surrounding magical objects, an Arabian Nights book, and animals that can walk in and out of paintings.

He saw her across the Piazza San Marco and fell instantly in love. He saw her again in a Venice cafe a year later. He knew little English and she, a divorced American chef, spoke little of his language. Within months of their meeting they marry at her house in St. Louis and go to live in Venice, the city where they met. Marlena's romance, with recipes to match, provide the reader with an unforgettable memoir.

Famed courtesan Fiammetta Bianchini and her dwarf companion, Bucino Teodoldi, escape to the wealthy and powerful city of Venice in order to rebuild their business.