Essential Venice
Worth buying if: You want a concise book about Venice.
Skip it if: You need a detailed travel guide.
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Summary
This general-interest volume focuses on Venice in a concise format. Its 128 pages suit readers seeking a brief book-length treatment rather than an expansive study.
Why this book now
Choose it when you want a short Venice-focused read before a trip, alongside one, or as a quick cultural refresher.
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- You want a concise book about Venice.
- You prefer short general-interest introductions.
- If character growth is key, the narrative rarely stalls and keeps tension high.
- You need a detailed travel guide.
- You prefer long, deeply researched histories.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780844289496
Worth buying if: You want a concise book about Venice.
Skip it if: You need a detailed travel guide.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 128 pages, this is a modest reading commitment suited to a focused sitting or a few brief sessions.
What stands out here
This McGraw-Hill catalog record identifies the 1995 edition of Tom Pocock’s 128-page Essential Venice.
Best way to approach it
Read it as a compact overview, then follow up with more specialized history, art, or travel books if needed.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780844289496
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.