""The Greatness and Decline of Venice"" is a historical book written by Lewis Morris and published in 1858. The book explores the rise and fall of the Venetian Republic, one of the most powerful and influential city-states in European history. Morris examines the political, economic, and cultural factors that contributed to Venice's success as a maritime power, including its strategic location, innovative trade practices, and artistic achievements. He also delves into the challenges and conflicts that eventually led to Venice's decline, including the rise of other European powers, internal political strife, and economic stagnation. Morris draws on a wide range of primary sources, including government documents, merchant records, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Venice's complex history. The book is considered a classic work of historical scholarship and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.