The Makers of Venice, Doges, Conquerors, Painters, And Men of Letters
The Makers of Venice, Doges, Conquerors, Painters, And Men of Letters
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A similar misfortune has happened to the Florentines, as it must nappcn to others who do not taKe pre- cautions against future dangers to the republic. The Florentines (not to have recourse to another example) might have repressed and over- come the power of Philip when it was growing, if they had taken the trouble to use their opportunities. But by negligence, or rather by avarice, they refrained from doing so. And now it has come about that, beaten in war, with the loss of their forces, they ...are in danger of losing their liberty. And to make it worse, they are condemned everywhere, and instead of being called industrious are called vile, and held in good repute by none ; instead of prudent are called fools ; and instead of getting credit for their wariness are esteemed to be without intelligence. These evils, therefore, ought to be providetl against when far off, which when near can cause such serious evil." Words so plain and honest, and which are so germane to the matter, come to us strangely from under the gilded roofs of the ducal palace, and from the midst of the romance and glory of mediaeval Venice.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
A similar misfortune has happened to the Florentines, as it must nappcn to others who do not taKe pre- cautions against future dangers to the republic. The Florentines (not to have recourse to another example) might have repressed and over- come the power of Philip when it was growing, if they had taken the trouble to use their opportunities. But by negligence, or rather by avarice, they refrained from doing so. And now it has come about that, beaten in war, with the loss of their forces, they ...are in danger of losing their liberty. And to make it worse, they are condemned everywhere, and instead of being called industrious are called vile, and held in good repute by none ; instead of prudent are called fools ; and instead of getting credit for their wariness are esteemed to be without intelligence. These evils, therefore, ought to be providetl against when far off, which when near can cause such serious evil." Words so plain and honest, and which are so germane to the matter, come to us strangely from under the gilded roofs of the ducal palace, and from the midst of the romance and glory of mediaeval Venice.
What to read after The Makers of Venice, Doges, Conquerors, Painters, And Men of Letters?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897 to read onlineMoreLess
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