Accompanied by beautiful and fantastical hand-drawn illustrations, A Sketch of Venetian History tells the story of the rich and fascinating history of Venice that will serve as the perfect travel companion for anyone visiting the historic Italian city. The narrative, beginning with the rise of Venetian Republic, provides readers with a deeper and wide-ranging understanding of the city and its history. It traces the early ecological formations and first settlements and conflicts in Venice, and then outlines how the city adapted to become a dominating, maritime empire. The book continues with fascinating descriptions of the city's subsequent defiant decline and decadence during the Venetian Rococo period, all the way to the city's modern day struggles with tourism and pressing environmental concerns. A Sketch of Venetian History highlights Venice's unique cultural, artistic, scientific and naval contributions. It brings to light the famous figures that graced the city's historic bridges and canals, interspersing these stories with important Italian and Venetian phrases particular to the city's history. Featuring original, hand-drawn, black and white illustrations to complement details of the Republic's extensive past, A Sketch of Venetian History tells a beautiful story to accompany anyone's journey to Venice, and serves as a beautiful souvenir.

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Sarah Pierroz teaches Visual Art and Environmental Science at United World College of the Adriatic, just 40 km north of the Venetian lagoon. Originally Canadian, she holds an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts & Science from McMaster University, and studied Visual Arts Education at Queen's University. She has been exploring different cultures and histories for the past ten years and Sketches of Venetian History ties together many of her encounters with the Venetian Republic in Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Croatia, and Italy.