"The Republic of Ragusa: An Episode of the Turkish Conquest" by Luigi Villari is a historical narrative that recounts the story of Ragusa, now known as Dubrovnik, during a time of Turkish expansion. The book provides insight into Ragusa's role in Dalmatian and European history. Villari describes the city's unique features, like its location, culture, and the strength of its people as they dealt with different powers seeking control. The story starts with a detailed view of the eastern Adriatic coast, noting its rough landscape and history of battles between different groups. Ragusa is introduced as a center of Latin culture surrounded by Slavic and Turkish invasions, growing into a key trade and cultural hub. The beginning sets the stage for Ragusa's historical importance, showing how it became a safe place for refugees and a meeting point for empires, setting the scene for Ragusa facing both internal and external challenges.
The Republic of Ragusa: An Episode of the Turkish Conquest
By Luigi Villari
In a chaotic world of empires, a coastal city fights to maintain its freedom and identity.
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About the AuthorLuigi Villari (1876–1959), son of Pasquale Villari and Linda White Mazini Villari, was an Italian historian, traveler and diplomat. He worked in the Italian Foreign Office and was later a newspaper correspondent. Villari served as Italy's Vice-Consul in three American cities: New Orleans (1906), Philadelphia (1907) and Boston (1907–10). He devoted most of his life to the study of international problems, more especially to the relations between Italy and the English-speaking countries. He also authored numerous books and travelogues including those dedicated to his travels in the late Russian Empire.
Luigi Villari (1876–1959), son of Pasquale Villari and Linda White Mazini Villari, was an Italian historian, traveler and diplomat. He worked in the Italian Foreign Office and was later a newspaper correspondent. Villari served as Italy's Vice-Consul in three American cities: New Orleans (1906), Philadelphia (1907) and Boston (1907–10). He devoted most of his life to the study of international problems, more especially to the relations between Italy and the English-speaking countries. He also authored numerous books and travelogues including those dedicated to his travels in the late Russian Empire.
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