The Story of the Dogaressas of Venice,--the Wives of the Doges,--has not hitherto been told in English; but when my many appreciative readers have finished this volume, I am confident they will agree with me that there is much that is very interesting and unique in my narrative. The influence of good women upon the well-being of Society is undeniable: that eloquent French _mot_:--“_Cherchez la Femme_,” has a subtle and impressive meaning. In the election of a Doge of the Most Serene Republic of Venice the personality of his spouse had often as not considerable weight in the decision of the Lords of the Council. My long list of the Ducal wearers of the lesser _Corno_ contains the name of not…
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