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Venise, quelques îlots devenus un empire du commerce et du tourisme

Comment une lagune infestée de moustiques s’est-elle muée en superpuissance commerciale, puis en paradis des fêtes masquées ? La République de Venise ne tire pas sa fortune de la guerre, mais plutôt du négoce et de privilèges commerciaux savamment obtenus.

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Venise, quelques îlots devenus un empire du commerce et du tourisme

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