Venice
Book description
Often hailed as one of the best travel books ever written, Venice is neither a guide nor a history book, but a beautifully written immersion in Venetian life and character, set against the background of the city's past. Analysing the particular temperament of Venetians, as well as its waterways, its…
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2 authors picked Venice as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Jan Morris’s book is a fantastic discussion about the evolution of Venice. It explores why the city looks as it does, why the inhabitants behave in a particular manner, it explains how the buildings are constructed, why the boats are shaped as they are, how the navy constructed their Arsenale, what is best to eat, and when, what the climate is like and how this has informed behaviour and so much more...
From Sally's list on the future of the interior.
Although this book was published in the 1960s, it is absolutely the best book about Venice, both its history and what it’s like to be there no. Jan Morris was the master of travel writing, and her glorious prose and detailed descriptions take your breath away, even if you don’t yet know anything about Venice.
From Meredith's list on Venice (non-guidebooks).
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