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Venice, poised regally on the Adriatic coast, dominated the Eastern Mediterranean from the twelfth century. This program explores how Venice--with its unique political system, commercial and technical prowess, and tolerant cultural environment--became the most prosperous city in Europe and a showcase of magnificent art, architecture, music and fashion.

Added by Upcoming Robot on September 1, 2010