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Syracuse, City of Legends

by Jeremy Dummett
RM40.19 MYR RM29.13 MYR 28% off
Syracuse, City of Legends - Thryft
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Explore millennia-old Sicilian city's captivating history.

If you're fascinated by the Mediterranean's rich tapestry, Syracuse, City of Legends could be your next great read. Jeremy Dummett has crafted not just a guide but a narrative that weaves through Syracuse's storied past, revealing how this ancient city continues to charm visitors today. It's ideal for history buffs and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Sicily's cultural heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Syracuse, City of Legends

by Jeremy Dummett
RM40.19 MYR RM29.13 MYR 28% off
ISBN: 9781848853225
Authors: Jeremy Dummett
Publisher: I.B.Tauris
Date of Publication: 2010-05-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art, Travel
Related Topics: Microhistory, Ancient History, History, European History, Travelogue, Art History, Architecture, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 26 readers)

Description

Dubbed "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all" by Cicero, Syracuse also boasts the richest history of anywhere in Sicily. Syracuse, City of Legends is the first modern historical guide to the city that explores Syracuse’s place within the island and the wider Mediterranean and reveals why it continues to captivate visitors today, more than two and a half millennia after its foundation. Over its long and colorful life, Syracuse has been home to many creative figures, including Archimedes, the greatest mathematician of the ancient world, as well as host to Sappho, Plato, Scipio Africanus, conqueror of Hannibal, and Caravaggio, who have all contributed to the rich history and atmosphere of this beguiling and distinctive Sicilian city. Generously illustrated, the book also offers detailed descriptions of the principal monuments from each period in the city’s life, explaining their physical location as well as their historical context. This vivid and engaging history weaves together the history, architecture and archaeology of Syracuse and will be an invaluable companion for anyone visiting the city as well as a compelling introduction to its ancient and modern history.
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Explore millennia-old Sicilian city's captivating history.

If you're fascinated by the Mediterranean's rich tapestry, Syracuse, City of Legends could be your next great read. Jeremy Dummett has crafted not just a guide but a narrative that weaves through Syracuse's storied past, revealing how this ancient city continues to charm visitors today. It's ideal for history buffs and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Sicily's cultural heritage.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.