The Venetian Takeover of Enland: A 200-Year Project
The later, more radical, phase was the takeover of England by the Giovani ("the young ones'') of Paolo Sarpi. #England officially in 1688 became an oligarchy.
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The later, more radical, phase was the takeover of England by the Giovani ("the young ones'') of Paolo Sarpi. #England officially in 1688 became an oligarchy.
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The Venetian Takeover of England: A 200-Year Project
"Venice, created with the Turks a republic of usury and #slavery; Venice, the slave trader of Europe, so close to being destroyed, survived. Its survival would now wreak havoc on western civilization."
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"Venice, created with the Turks a republic of usury and #slavery; Venice, the slave trader of Europe, so close to being destroyed, survived. Its survival would now wreak havoc on western civilization."
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Exploring the Doge's Palace in #Venice: A Visitor's Guide
The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was the center of government during the #Venetian Republic, it was built mainly in the 14th century.
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The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was the center of government during the #Venetian Republic, it was built mainly in the 14th century.
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Ponte dei Sospiri - the Bridge of Sighs
The sentences given by #Venetian judges were known to be as unmerciful as the laws of the Republic. Through the stone grillwork of this bridge prisoners caught their last glimpse of #Venice (a republic of #usury and #slavery).
The sentences given by #Venetian judges were known to be as unmerciful as the laws of the Republic. Through the stone grillwork of this bridge prisoners caught their last glimpse of #Venice (a republic of #usury and #slavery).
The white #slavetrade was the business of #Frankish and #Jewish merchants. Next to Venice there was #Prague a significant #castration center!
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