Sicily: An Island at the Crossroads of History by John Julius Norwich
Sicily occupies an interesting place in the globe. It is the ball that Italy's boot is kicking. It is close to Africa and Europe. It has rarely been independent. Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians, Spaniards, Arabs and many others have claimed part of the island at some time or another. A few thousand years ago, Syracuse in Sicily was a bustling metropolis, known for Archimedes and his scientific and mathematical achievements. Today, we are more likely to think of Palermo and the Mafia.
This book takes a broad view of Sicilian history, giving fairly balanced coverage to all periods from pre-history to the modern state.
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