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Sicily
Sicily's central location and natural resources have meant that various peoples have sought to conquer the island throughout its 3000 year history. Exploring themes such as art, architecture and culture from monumental metopes to reliquary pendants and chess pieces, this book provides a insight into the key periods of Sicily's extraordinary past.
A compelling book capturing the glory of Sicily's most significant periods, revealing the island's unique identity, history, achievements and culture.
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Sicily's central location and natural resources have meant that various peoples have sought to conquer, control, and settle on the island throughout its 3000-year history. Its Italian identity, with which we are familiar today, emerges only comparatively recently.
It was under the rule of the ancient Greeks and medieval Normans that Sicily really flourished—golden eras when it became a serious political player and one of the wealthiest and most culturally prosperous places in Europe.
Through engaging text, exploring themes such as art, architecture, and culture, and a remarkable selection of objects, from monumental metopes and beautiful mosaics to reliquary pendants and chess pieces (many revealing a distinct Sicilian character and style), this book provides a visually stunning insight into the key periods of Sicily's extraordinary past.
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ISBN: 9780714122892
Publisher: British Museum Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 May 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: British Museum Press
Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 1510g
Pages: 288
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