Discover the dramatic final chapter of the Republic of Venice — a once-mighty maritime empire that ruled the Mediterranean for over a millennium. From its golden age of trade and power to its slow decline amid wars, piracy, and shifting alliances, this video explores how Venice, the “Most Serene Republic,” ultimately surrendered to the forces of Napoleon and Austria in 1797.
Learn how political inertia, external threats, and secret diplomatic deals sealed the fate of this legendary city-state. What lessons can we draw from Venice’s fall, and how did its legacy shape the modern world?
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