A Brief History of Venice

I had little to no knowledge of Venice other than the fact it was a major tourist destination. That has all changed. Horodowich has written a superb easy to read short history that will be of great use to those that like things short, sharp and concise. It covers not only the history but also makes good comment on various modern issues such as the huge problems of rising water levels, tourism and Venice's place in the modern world while attempting to retain the history and charms of it's past. This is an excellent Brief History.