By the tenth century, the Venetian duchy had established the political structures and commercial connections that would eventually support its extraordinary expansion. However, the familiar image of Venice as a great maritime republic still belonged to the future.
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Medieval HistoriesEarly Medieval Venice – How a City Emerged from the LagoonsHow did a collection of marshy islands on the northern Adriatic coast become one of medieval Europe's most remarkable cities? A new study challenges the familiar story of Venice's origins