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Most Serene Republic of Venice

 * Government: Parliamentary oligarchic merchant republic
 * Doge: Giovanni Caligulo (b. 1198-99, r. 1240-1248,), Marco Malamocci (b.1188?, r. 1248-)
 * Legislature: Greay Council
 * Upper house: Senate
 * Lower house: Council of Ten
 * Economy: Venice is a major trading power in the Mediterranean. La Serenissima's economy is largely based on trade. Venice is an important hub between Europe and the Levant. Due to its trading position Venice is believed to be one of the richest nations of Europe.
 * Military:
 * 6,000 foot soldiers
 * 4,000 pikemen
 * 3,000 archers
 * 3,000 horsemen
 * 1,000 lancers
 * Demographics:
 * Capital: Venice
 * Largest cities:
 * Venice: 160,000
 * Zara: 60,000
 * Spalato: 40,000
 * Ragusa: 35,000
 * Rural areas: 80,000
 * Diplomacy:
 * Bavaria: [Secret] My friend, we should not think naïvely that Westria is our friend because it is acting like a friend. We must be aware that Westria might be dangerous to both of us. Therefore we propose that Bavaria and Venice sign a secret alliance that guarantees our collective security.
 * Daevite Empire: We would like to sign a trade treaty with you. We will send you Niccolò Polo, one of our best diplomats. We are sure you are going to have a pleasant time with him while negotiating the treaty.
 * Esceosia, Naples: We would like to sign an alliance. We can solidify it with royal marriages between two of the Doge's daughters and your sons.
 * Westria: We send you two golden statues of your king to confirm Venice's friendship with Westria, it's Catholic brother.
 * Events:
 * The Travels of Niccolò Polo (Book One): Niccolò Polo was a Venetian merchant and diplomat, known for negotiating deals with other nations with dexterity. In 1247, Doge Giovanni Caligulo summoned Polo to court and told him to travel to the Khan of the Daevites to negotiate a trade deal with the Daevites. In September, Polo left Venice and travelled to Constantinople by boat. After that, he travelled to the Alagadda Azarkhate where he met with the local ruler and gave him precious gifts. After that, Polo travelled through the dry steppes of Central Asia, following the ancient Silk Road. Underway to Karakorum, Polo visited the Sinkhara Azarkhate where he met the local ruler and gave him precious gifts. Finally, after months of travelling in the unhospitable climate of Central Asia, Polo reached Karakorum, where he was presented to the court of Chagatai Khan. Polo gave Chagatai Khan precious gifts of gold. The Khan was pleased by the gifts and showed Polo the city of Karakorum. Polo carefully documented everything that he saw.
 * The Story of Buonaparte (Chapter I): Pio Buonaparte was an officer in the army of the Most Serene Republic of Venice. He married Elisabetta Aurelii who gave birth to two sons: Francesco and Matteo. At the age of 7, Francesco enrolled in a military academy. He was regarded as a shy and friendly boy by his classmates. At this point, nobody suspected that the name of this Francesco Buonaparte would be known all over the Republic in a few decades.