Download or read book Palermo City of Kings written by Jeremy Dummett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palermo - the capital of Sicily - is a destination with a difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet it also has a grittier side, shown by the continuing influence of the mafia. Jeremy Dummett here provides a concise overview of Palermo's eventful history, together with a survey of its most important monuments and sites. He looks at the influences of the city's various ancient rulers - the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Normans - as well as its more recent incarnation as part of the Italian state. In addition to being an essential companion for visitors to Palermo, this book can be equally enjoyed as a standalone history of the city and its place at the heart of Sicily.
Download or read book Palermo City of Kings written by Jeremy Dummett and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palermo - the capital of Sicily - is a destination with a difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet it also has a grittier side, shown by the continuing influence of the mafia. Jeremy Dummett here provides a concise overview of Palermo's eventful history, together with a survey of its most important monuments and sites. He looks at the influences of the city's various ancient rulers - the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Normans - as well as its more recent incarnation as part of the Italian state. In addition to being an essential companion for visitors to Palermo, this book can be equally enjoyed as a standalone history of the city and its place at the heart of Sicily.
Download or read book Palermo City of Kings written by Jeremy Dummett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palermo – the capital of Sicily – is a destination with a difference. The city is a treasure trove of original monuments and works of art, combined with architecture of grand proportions. Yet it also has a grittier side, shown by the continuing influence of the mafia. Jeremy Dummett here provides a concise overview of Palermo's long history, together with a survey of its most important monuments and sites. He looks at the influences of the city's various ancient rulers – the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs and Normans – as well as its more recent incarnation as part of the Italian state. In addition to being an essential companion for visitors to Palermo, this book can be equally enjoyed as a standalone history of the city and its place at the heart of Sicily
Download or read book Palermo Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, is a place where history whispers from every corner and where vibrant culture dances through its streets. Nestled on the northern coast of this Mediterranean island, Palermo stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of influences that have shaped its identity over millennia. From ancient ruins to medieval palaces, bustling markets to tranquil gardens, Palermo offers a captivating blend of the old and the new, the familiar and the exotic. To truly understand Palermo, one must delve into its past. The city's history is a mosaic of civilizations that have left their mark, from the Phoenicians and Greeks to the Arabs and Normans. Each culture has contributed to Palermo's architectural wonders, culinary delights, and cultural traditions, creating a unique fusion that is unmistakably Sicilian. One of the most iconic landmarks of Palermo is the Norman Palace, a testament to the island's medieval past. Built in the 9th century by the Arab rulers of Sicily, the palace was later expanded by the Norman kings who conquered the island. Today, it houses the Palazzo dei Normanni, the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly, and the stunning Palatine Chapel, renowned for its exquisite Byzantine mosaics. Palermo's cultural diversity is reflected in its vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character and charm. From the bustling markets of Ballarò and Vucciria to the tranquil streets of Kalsa and La Loggia, every corner of the city offers a glimpse into Sicilian life. The city's culinary scene is equally diverse, with influences from Italy, North Africa, and the Middle East. Visitors can sample traditional Sicilian dishes such as arancini (rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), and sfincione (Sicilian pizza), as well as exotic flavors brought by centuries of trade and conquest. Despite its ancient roots, Palermo is a city that embraces modernity while preserving its heritage. The revitalization of historic neighborhoods, such as La Kalsa and Albergheria, has breathed new life into the city, attracting artists, entrepreneurs, and visitors from around the world. Palermo's cultural calendar is filled with events and festivals that celebrate its diverse heritage, from the Feast of Santa Rosalia to the Arab-Norman Palermo Festival. Whether exploring the city's museums and galleries, wandering through its markets and gardens, or simply soaking up the sun on its sandy beaches, there is something for everyone in Palermo. Palermo is a city of contrasts and contradictions, where ancient history meets modern life, and where tradition mingles with innovation. It is a place that captivates the imagination and leaves a lasting impression on all who visit. So come, immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of Palermo, and discover the magic of Sicily's capital city.
Download or read book Infidel Kings and Unholy Warriors written by Brian A. Catlos and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth portrait of the Crusades-era Mediterranean world, and a new understanding of the forces that shaped the Mediterranean world of 1050-1200. We experience the sights and sounds of the region just as enlightened Islamic empires and primitive Christendom began to contest it. We learn about the siege tactics, theological disputes, and poetry of this enthralling time. And we see that people ofdifferent faiths coexisted far more frequently than we are commonly told. Catlos's meticulous reconstruction of the era allows him to stunningly overturn our most basic assumption about it: that it was defined by religious extremism. He brings to light many figures who were accepted as rulers by their ostensible foes.
Download or read book The Encyclop dia Britannica written by Thomas Spencer Baynes and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Norman Kings of Sicily and the Rise of the Anti Islamic Critique written by Joshua C. Birk and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an investigative study of Christian and Islamic relations in the kingdom of Sicily during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. It has three objectives. First, it establishes how and why the Norman rulers of Sicily, all of whom were Christians, incorporated Muslim soldiers, farmers, scholars, and bureaucrats into the formation of their own royal identities and came to depend on their Muslim subjects to project and enforce their political power. Second, it examines how the Islamic influence within the Sicilian court drew little scrutiny, and even less criticism, from intellectuals in the wider world of Latin Christendom during the time period. Finally, it contextualizes and explains the eventual emergence of Christian popular violence against Muslims in Sicily in the latter half of the twelfth century and the evolution of a wider discourse of anti-Islamic sentiment throughout Western Europe.
Download or read book The Norman Kingdom of Sicily written by Donald Matthew and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992-07-30 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introductory account of the kingdom of Sicily established in 1130 by Roger II, a 'Norman' king, and ruled by Roger, his own son and grandsons until 1194 when the kingdom was conquered by his son-in-law, Henry VI of Hohenstaufen. The period covered does, however, extend from Charles of Anjou, a period roughly as long and as coherent as the 'Norman' monarchy of England between 1066 and 1204. Roger II's difficulties in creating an enduring kingdom needed continuous military effort. Even when these efforts were no longer required, the monarchy had still to learn how to function in lands where traditions of local government were strong. Yet when the monarchy itself faltered, the kingdom did not fall apart. Frederick II, the grandson of Roger II, showed that it could be revived and that his sons could maintain it. The ways in which the monarchy made itself indispensable cannot be traced in detail, but pointers to its success can be seen. The kingdom did not spring full-armed at birth - it took time and experience to hammer it into shape. When at last it looked capable of assuming the leadership of all Italy, its enemies combined to prevent it from doing so with the most profound consequences for Italy, the papacy and the west.
Download or read book Sicily and the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages written by Hiroshi Takayama and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-22 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of milestone articles of a leading scholar in the study of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, a crossroads of Latin-Christian, Greek-Byzantine, and Arab-Islamic cultures and one of the most fascinating but also one of the most neglected kingdoms in the medieval world. Some of his articles were published in influential journals such as English Historical Review, Viator, Mediterranean Historical Review, and Papers of the British School at Rome, while others appeared in hard-to-obtain festschrifts, proceedings of international conferences, and so on. The articles included here, based on analysis of Latin, Greek, and Arabic documents as well as multi-lingual parchments, explore subjects of interest in medieval Mediterranean world such as Norman administrations, multi-cultural courts, Christian-Muslim diplomacy, conquests and migrations, religious tolerance and conflicts, cross-cultural contacts, and so forth. Some of them dig deep into curious specific topics, while others settle disputes among scholars and correct our antiquated interpretations. His attention to the administrative structure of the kingdom of Sicily, whose bureaucracy was staffed by Greeks, Muslims and Latins, has been a particularly important part of his work, where he has engaged in major debates with other scholars in the field.
Download or read book The Power of Place written by David Rollason and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-07-19 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the nature of power - the power of kings, emperors and popes - through the places that these rulers created or developed, including palaces, cities, landscapes, holy places, inauguration sites and burial places. Ranging across all of Europe from the 1st to the 16th centuries, David Rollason examines how these places conveyed messages of power and what those messages were.
Download or read book The Encyclopaedia Britannica written by Thomas Spencer Baynes and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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