Project Gutenberg 2014-07-23 Public domain in the USA. 436 Wiel, Alethea 1851 Lawley, Alethea Jane Erichsen, Nelly James, Helen M. (Helen Mary) 1863 1900 James, H. M. James, M. Helen James, Helen Mary The Story of Verona Mediæval town series Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Story of Verona" by Alethea Wiel is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricate history of the city of Verona, tracing its origins, the influence of various cultures, and the significant events that shaped its development, including the Roman era and the medieval period. Wiel aims to familiarize readers with the rich cultural heritage of Verona, touching upon its art, architecture, and key historical figures. The opening of the narrative introduces Verona as a city steeped in mystery, with its beginnings obscured by time. It describes the early settlements along the Adige river and highlights the transition from small, primitive communities to a fortified military town. The text emphasizes the importance of Verona's geographical position and military significance during different historical periods, noting influences from the Romans, Goths, and Lombards. As the text sets the tone for an in-depth exploration of the city's complex history, it draws attention to the diverse cultures that have contributed to its identity, hinting at an engaging, multifaceted study that may resonate with readers interested in Italy's historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46384/46384-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Verona (Italy) -- History Verona (Italy) -- Description and travel DG Text Mediæval Town Series Category: History - European 630821 2025-07-18T15:33:24.146177 text/html 575839 2024-10-24T09:19:09 text/html 17541208 2025-07-18T15:33:42.503068 application/epub+zip 17520452 2025-07-18T15:33:28.441099 application/epub+zip 287222 2025-07-18T15:33:25.946179 application/epub+zip 17940803 2025-07-18T15:33:51.678981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 17818324 2025-07-18T15:33:38.021119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397508 2022-09-21T06:06:28.360708 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450605 2025-07-18T15:33:22.170167 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 450539 2014-07-23T18:35:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18138 2025-07-18T15:33:51.911978 application/rdf+xml 24537 2025-07-18T15:33:26.118095 image/jpeg 2699 2025-07-18T15:33:26.035110 image/jpeg 17503546 2025-07-18T15:33:24.554166 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia