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Discover the political and economic factors that led to Venice’s great wealth and artistic riches.

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Viking Resident Historian Lectures (10)

The Italian Renaissance
45m
The Italian Renaissance
The Venetian Republic
1h 4m
The Venetian Republic
The Romans
45m
The Romans
Greek Civilization: Part Two
54m
Greek Civilization: Part Two
Greek Civilization: Part One
37m
Greek Civilization: Part One
The History of France: Part One
45m
The History of France: Part One
The History of France: Part Two
25m
The History of France: Part Two
The History of Spain
46m
The History of Spain
A History of The Netherlands: Part One
49m
A History of The Netherlands: Part One
A History of The Netherlands: Part Two
47m
A History of The Netherlands: Part Two

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