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Why did Venice become a republic?

Post author By History Walks Venice
Post date January 12, 2023
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Drawing by Giorgio Del Pedros from the book "Venice - the basics" — Medieval Venice - drawing by Giorgio Del Pedros - see note at the bottom of the page

Venice was a republic from the beginning, but in a time when hereditary power was the norm, why did Venice become a republic and not a monarchy?

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