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Modern Sicily
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-05-30
Modern Sicily written by Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-30 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a bibliography for further reading It is hard to find an island on the map more central than Sicily. Located at the crossroads between Europe and Africa, and between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, Sicily has rarely been governed as an independent, unified state. Nonetheless, the island has always occupied a front-row seat to some of the most important events in history, and nowhere is this more obvious than during antiquity. After the Punic Wars, Sicily would remain a Roman domain until the end of antiquity, and affairs on the island dramatically affected the Romans at home. The First Servile War (135-132 BCE) and Second Servile War (104-100 BCE) both took place in Sicily, and they were perhaps the largest (and temporarily successful) slave revolts in antiquity, demonstrating a great unease in the early stages of Roman imperialism. In 70 BCE, the Roman orator and statesman Cicero gave a speech against Verres, the corrupt governor of the island, and over 2,000 years later it still provides an invaluable glimpse into the way things were run in Sicily and the Roman Republic as a whole. Over 1500 years later, the largest island of the Mediterranean remains a complicated place with a fraught relationship to the Italian mainland. Separated by only the narrow Strait of Messina, Sicily feels like a different country in many ways, and the differences between Sicilians and Italians are much vaster than the tiny geographical separating them might intimate. For example, the linguistic differences between the two are substantial, as Sicilian is practically its own language, rather than just a dialect. It differs from Italian most apparently insofar as the normal final "o" of masculine nouns is replaced by a "u," but beyond that difference, there are lengthy, five syllable words that a standard Italian tongue tends to trip over. In fact, most Italians have difficulty understanding Sicilian if they can comprehend any of it at all. There is also an ethnic difference between Sicilians and Italians. Most notably, many Sicilians have bright red hair and light eyes, which is usually thought to be a result of the Norman invasions, although today some historians believe it is because of the strong presence of the British during the Napoleonic Wars, as well as the Anglo-American occupation of Italy during World War II. Even Sicilian cuisine varies from the Italian mainland - Sicily is celebrated for having 72 different kinds of bread, and Sicilians often eat ice cream (gelato) for breakfast. However diverse Sicily might be, it is also paradoxically considered to be an emblem of Italy itself, a paradox it shares with Naples. No writer put it more aptly than the great Romantic poet Goethe. In an April 13, 1787 letter from Palermo, published in Journey to Italy, Goethe made the following declaration: "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything." As Goethe's words suggest, Sicily is unquestionably unique thanks to its turbulent and rich history, but it shares the same qualities as the Italian nation overall, from its beautiful scenery, delicious cuisine, dazzling sunshine, and unparalleled cultural production to its problems with law and order, and its seeming impenetrability to outside visitors. Through it all, Sicily has been a true cultural melting pot, one that is responsible for some of the greatest contributions to Western culture. Modern Sicily: The History and Legacy of the Mediterranean Island Since the Middle Ages looks at one of the world's most important and contested territories. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Sicily like never before.
Mapping Pre Modern Sicily
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Author : Emily Sohmer Tai
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-09-08
Mapping Pre Modern Sicily written by Emily Sohmer Tai and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-08 with History categories.
This book synthesizes three fields of inquiry on the cutting edge of scholarship in medieval studies and world history: the history of medieval Sicily; the history of maritime violence, often named as piracy; and digital humanities. By merging these seemingly disparate strands in the scholarship of world history and medieval studies into a single volume, this book offers new insights into the history of medieval Sicily and the study of maritime violence. As several of the essays in this volume demonstrate, maritime violence fundamentally shaped experience in the medieval Mediterranean, as every ship that sailed, even those launched for commerce or travel, anticipated the possibility of encountering pirates, or dabbling in piracy themselves.
A History Of Sicily Modern Sicily After 1713 By D M Smith B 68 13584
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Author : Moses I. Finley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
A History Of Sicily Modern Sicily After 1713 By D M Smith B 68 13584 written by Moses I. Finley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Sicily (Italy) categories.
Modern Sicily And The Novels Of Sciascia
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Author : Anne Mullen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Modern Sicily And The Novels Of Sciascia written by Anne Mullen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Italian literature categories.
Sicily
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Author : Neena Chauhan
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2022-07-27
Sicily written by Neena Chauhan and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Sicily: Ancient Gods and Modern Light By: Neena Chauhan Sicily: Ancient Gods and Modern Light contains reflections, stories, and poems from Neena Chauhan’s first visit to Sicily. Chauhan deftly describes the exciting Sicilian night life and the mystery of the Greek temples. The friendly air and ancient history are explained with wit and humor whether it be an impromptu street festival or the warm waters of the Mediterranean. The reader is invited to enjoy this relaxing escape while lounging at the pool or during a vacation.
Vestiges Of Ancient Manners And Customs
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Author : John James Blunt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1823
Vestiges Of Ancient Manners And Customs written by John James Blunt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1823 with History categories.
Vestiges of Ancient Manners and Customs, Discoverable in Modern Italy and Sicily by John James Blunt, first published in 1823, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
An Autumn In Sicily
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Author : John Butler Marquis of Ormonde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1850
An Autumn In Sicily written by John Butler Marquis of Ormonde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1850 with Sicily (Italy) categories.
The Invention Of Sicily
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Author : Jamie Mackay
language : en
Publisher: Verso Books
Release Date : 2021-07-13
The Invention Of Sicily written by Jamie Mackay and has been published by Verso Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-13 with History categories.
Whether you’re vacationing in Italy or simply an armchair traveler, this guide to the Mediterranean island of Sicily is a dazzling introduction to the region’s rich 3,000-year history and culture. A rich and fascinating cultural history of the Mediterranean’s enigmatic heart Sicily is at the crossroads of the Mediterranean, and for over 2000 years has been the gateway between Europe, Africa and the East. It has long been seen as the frontier between Western Civilization and the rest, but never definitively part of either. Despite being conquered by empires—Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Hapsburg Spain—it remains uniquely apart. The island’s story maps a mosaic that mixes the story of myth and wars, maritime empires and reckless crusades, and a people who refuse to be ruled. In this riveting, rich history Jamie Mackay peels away the layers of this most mysterious of islands. This story finds its origins in ancient myth but has been reinventing itself across centuries: in conquest and resistance. Inseparable from these political and social developments are the artefacts of the nation’s cultural patrimony—ancient amphitheaters, Arab gardens, Baroque Cathedrals, as well as great literature such as Giuseppe di Lampedusa’s masterpiece The Leopard, and the novels and plays of Luigi Pirandello. In its modern era, Sicily has been the site of revolution, Cosa Nostra and, in the twenty-first century, the epicenter of the refugee crisis.
Ancient Medieval And Modern Sicily
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Author : Smith Mack
language : en
Publisher: Viking Adult
Release Date : 1968-10-31
Ancient Medieval And Modern Sicily written by Smith Mack and has been published by Viking Adult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968-10-31 with categories.
Sicily
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Author : Desmond Gregory
language : en
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Release Date : 1988
Sicily written by Desmond Gregory and has been published by Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.
During the wars against Napoleon, Britain occupied Sicily continuously from 1806 to 1815. By tracing the history of the British occupation and British relations with the court at Palermo, this account reveals why the promise held out by Sicily as a useful base for offensive operations was never realized.