Venice by John H Davis Wonders of Man

Venice is a vintage nonfiction historical book written by American author and journalist John H. Davis in collaboration with the editors of the Newsweek Book Division. Originally published in 1973, the hardcover book is a key volume in Newsweek's highly regarded Wonders of Man book series.

The book serves as an illustrated coffee-table history that explores the art, culture, and architecture of "La Serenissima" (the Most Serene Republic of Venice). It is broadly divided into two major textual sections accompanied by rich visual