Lucia in the age of Napoleon

Di Robilant, Andrea 1957-

Lucia in the age of Napoleon - Faber 2007 - xxi, 336 p., [8] p. of plates

Bibliography: p. 311-314 Includes index

In 1787, Lucia, the beautiful 16-year-old daughter of a Venetian statesman, was married off to Alvise Mocenigo, scion of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families of the once glorious maritime Republic. This is a stunning portrait of this remarkable woman, by the author of the international bestseller 'A Venetian Affair'.

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Mocenigo Lucia


Nobility--Italy--Venice--Biography


Venice (Italy)--Social life and customs--18th century
Venice (Italy)--History--1508-1797
Venice (Italy)--History--1797-1866

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