HIST 215 Lecture 21: HIST 215 W11L21
22 Apr 2017
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Liberty: (cid:498)never anyone"s subjects(cid:499: not personal freedom but political independence, venice claimed was the only republic born in freedom, also boasted domestic harmony while being proud of imperial possesions, colonies in greece and mainland italy. La serenissima (cid:498)the most serene republic(cid:499: most peaceful, interesting in terms of violence. It also told this myth to venetians and enforced it with elaborate rituals andfestivals that made the floating city unique. March 25: traditional date of founding, great ritual importance. It was linked to founding of ancient rome and first month in roman calender (march 25 was first day of spring and meant reneweal of nature) 1204 fourth crusade & sacking of constantinople. Doge enrico dandalo: leaders of one of the crusade armies, spoils of sack was nothing compared to the trade they got by getting rid of the byz. 3: many venetians stayed in con to help establish this, genoa was venices great rival in eastern markets and constantly at war in.
