Sicily: Three Thousand Years of Human History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781586421311)

Take a tour through the Mediterranean's largest island in this first and only history of Sicily for general readers--perfect for armchair travelers, historians, and anyone planning their next Italian vacation.

The emigration of people from Sicily often overshadows the importance of the people who immigrated to its shores throughout the centuries. Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Goths, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Hohenstaufens, Spaniards, Bourbons, the Savoy Kingdom of Italy--and countless others--have all held sway and left lasting influences on the island's culture and architecture. Moreover, Sicily's character has been shaped by what has passed it by. Events that affected Europe, namely the Crusades and Columbus' discovery of the Americas, had little influence on Italy's most famous island.

The first and only history of Sicily for the general reader, this book examines how location turned this charming Mediterranean island into the epicenter of major historical conquests, cultures, and more. Complete with maps, biographical notes, suggestions for further reading, a glossary, and pronunciation keys, Sicily is at once a useful travel guide and an informative, entertaining exploration of the island's remarkable history.

Author: Sandra Benjamin
ISBN-10: 158642131X
ISBN-13: 9781586421311
Publisher: Steerforth Press
Language: English
Published: 12/18/2007
Pages: 512
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.08w x 1.11d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 32