The Genius of Venice: Piazza San Marco and the Making of the Republic

(Rizzoli Ex Libris) Piazza San Marco is Venice’s oldest and most important architectural site and one of the great urban spaces in the world. Parrot gives an account of the development of the Piazza complex, unfolded parallel to the history of the Republic in general. This volume combines in-depth history of the city with more than 100 color photographs and maps. Parrot has worked as a journalist, teacher, and lawyer. He lives with his wife in South Glastonbury, Conn.