Feature On Her Most Serene Republic’s Secret Service Venice developed the most sophisticated intelligence network in Renaissance Europe, securing it from enemies within and without. Ioanna Iordanou | Published in History Today Volume 70 Issue 7 July 2020 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.