The Kingdom in the Sun, 1130-1194

Name: The Kingdom in the Sun, 1130-1194
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The Normans in Sicily Volume II

By John Julius Norwich

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The Kingdom in the Sun, 1130-1194 by John Julius Norwich explores the dramatic history of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily during the 12th century. The narrative delves into the reigns of its monarchs, the cultural amalgamation resulting from Norman, Greek, Arab, and Christian influences, and the kingdom's pivotal role in Mediterranean politics. Norwich vividly captures the complexity and vibrancy of this period, highlighting both the achievements and challenges faced by the rulers.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the vibrant history of medieval Sicily, where a blend of cultures and religions flourished under Norman rule. John Julius Norwich's engaging narrative delves into the complexities of political intrigue, cultural exchanges, and the impressive achievements of this unique kingdom during an era of remarkable transformation.

A new paperback edition of the epic story of the Normans in Sicily, volume II - previously published in Faber Finds.

A new paperback edition of the epic story of the Normans in Sicily, volume II -- previously published in Faber Finds.

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When on Christmas Day, 1130, Roger de Hauteville was crowned first King of Sicily, the island entered a golden age. Norman and Italian, Greek and Arab, Lombard, Englishman and Jew all contributed to a culture that was fantastically cosmopolitan; and to an atmosphere of racial and religious toleration unparalleled in Europe.

But sixty-four years later, to the day, when the bastard King Tancred was defeated, the sun set on the Sicilian Kingdom. In this second volume of John Julius Norwich's scintillating history of the Normans in Sicily, Norwich describes the 'happiest and most glorious chapter of the island's history.'

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571340231

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 480

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military John Julius Norwich Non-Fiction

About the Author

John Julius Norwich, born in 1929, took a degree in French and Russian at New College, Oxford. In 1952 he joined the Foreign Service at the embassies in Belgrade and Beirut and with the British delegation to the Disarmament Conference at Geneva. In 1964 he resigned from the service in order to write. His many publications include A History of Venice and Byzantium and the New York Times bestseller Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy.