<p>Perched atop Mount Titano, the Republic of San Marino has defied time and history to emerge as the world's oldest surviving republic. From its legendary founding by Saint Marinus in 301 AD to its strategic resilience through medieval upheavals and modern conflicts, this microstate has remained an enduring symbol of independence, diplomacy, and governance.<br><br>In San Marino: The Timeless Republic, historian Giovanni Rinaldi takes readers on ...