History of Venice
Venice
Venice came into being after the fall of the Roman Empire. The first elected doge (duke)
was Orso Ipato. Later, the increase in private wealth led to the gradual achievement of internal
stability by creating a broader ruling class that could put a limit to the doge's power.
Citations: “Venice." Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 25 Apr. 2013.
"Venice, Italy." Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 2 May 2013.
"Venice, Italy." Photography. Encyclopædia Britannica Image Quest. Web. 2 May 2013.