Andrea Dandolo Research Papers - Academia.edu (original) (raw)
For more than nine centuries, Venice was ruled by a doge. The doge's powers and responsibilities changed over time, but throughout Venetian history, he was seen as the main leader of the city-state. The position of doge was an interesting... more
For more than nine centuries, Venice was ruled by a doge. The doge's powers and responsibilities changed over time, but throughout Venetian history, he was seen as the main leader of the city-state. The position of doge was an interesting creation and the many men who held this title throughout the centuries were often strong and able rulers, and were not royal monarchs like most other European rulers. Many doges could be classified as knowledge workers, particularly during the Renaissance era.