A History of Sicily (Two-Volume Set)
Denis Mack Smith
Published by Dorset Press, 1988
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Denis Mack Smith, Dorset Press. Author: Denis Mack SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Dorset Press, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis twovolume history presents Denis Mack Smith's authoritative account of Sicily, charting its complex political and cultural evolution from antiquity through modern times. Smith chronicles the island's role as a crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations, detailing successive periods of Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, and Spanish influence. The work illustrates the interplay of conquest, governance, and local identity, uncovering how external powers shaped Sicily's institutions while its people maintained a distinctive character. Each volume instructs readers through carefully structured narrative and critical analysis, arguing for Sicily's central importance in European history rather than its traditional marginalization. Seller Inventory # 2025100016898-SECONDHAND
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Title: A History of Sicily (Two-Volume Set)
Publisher: Dorset Press
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardback
Book Type: Hardback