"Sketches from the Subject and Neighbour Lands of Venice" by Edward A. Freeman is a journey through time and place, where the reader is transported to the historically rich regions surrounding Venice, mainly Dalmatia and Istria, through articulate prose and deep historical understanding. The author masterfully intertwines personal observations with historical events, specifically from travels that occurred in 1875 and 1881, painting a detailed picture of landscapes and structures marked by the rise and fall of empires, revealing how different rulers and cultures have indelibly shaped these lands. Through the careful examination of towns and their architectural evolution, this piece serves as a companion, providing a unique insight into the historical and cultural dynamics of this geographical area.
Sketches from the Subject and Neighbour Lands of Venice
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Embark on a transformative expedition where ancient towns whisper tales of shifting empires and architectural marvels reflect the indelible mark of history.
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About the AuthorEdward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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