City of Fortune, Paperback/Roger Crowley

A new, epic work of narrative maritime history from the author of Empires Of The Sea, now in paperback. Tells the story of the Venetian ascent from lagoon dwellers to the greatest power in the Mediterranean, a 500 year voyage that encompassed trade, plague, sea battles and colonial adventure. 'Hugely readable, well-written and informative... Crowley is excellent.' Stella Tillyard, Daily Telegraph