Sicily
Three Thousand Years of Captivating History
Take a tour through the Mediterranean’s largest island in this first and only history of Sicily for general readers—perfect for armchair travelers, history buffs, and anyone planning their next Italian vacation
Each chapter in this comprehensive, single-volume history offers a riveting stand-alone excursion
PLUS: Includes Sicily travel guide resources like 17 maps, pronunciation keys, and suggestions for further reading!
Discover the incredible island of Sicily, one of the world's most dynamic cultural crossroads, as you travel through time and explore the history of Italy. The history of human habitation of Sicily is so varied and fascinating that readers will be compelled to keep turning the pages of this accessible narrative to see what happens next.
Greeks, Romans, Jews, and Muslims have all left indelible…
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June 3, 2025Sandra Benjamin was born in Troy, New York, and moved to New York City when she was sixteen. Eleven years ago she published The World of Benjamin of Tudela: A Medieval Mediterranean Travelogue. Since then she has spent much of her time in Sicily. Always fascinated by the varied ethnic groups of New York City, she was similarly attracted by the diversity of peoples who became part of the fabric of Sicily.
