>The most Serene Republic of Venice >Not serene, constantly

>dynasties voted for so still technically a republic
>was in Venice after 810
>they were the only Republic of Venice thust the most Serene

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>Not serene, constantly busy with trade and warfare
At the time "serene" implied sovereignty, and Venice was most certainly sovereign.
>Not a republic, hereditary dynasties pop up all the time with little opposition
Republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter", not the private concern or property of the rulers, and where offices of state are elected or appointed, rather than inherited. Venice perfectly fit the bill.
>not even in Venice until 810
The whole region was called Venice (Venetia) you tard. Ever heard of the augustan Regio X Venetia et Histria? The city of Venice (originally Rivoalto) was named after the state it was meant to become the capital of, like Brasilia in Brazil.