Sicily and the Sea

Description:

Inspired by Sicily's archaeological and cultural treasures, this book offers an overview - or perhaps rather an anthology, since a complete survey, if at all possible, would soon become stifling - of the island's history and culture, paying attention not only to ancient and medieval shipwrecks, battles, economy and art, but also to typically Sicilian traditions (from folk-tales and tuna fishing to mafia fighters), modern politics, and the poets, novelists and filmmakers who lived on Sicily or were inspired by its unique character.

subjects: Sicily (italy), history,  Sicily (italy), social life and customs,  History,  Social life and customs,  Antiquities,  Underwater archaeology,  Ocean and civilization,  Manners and customs,  Océan et civilisation,  Moeurs et coutumes,  Histoire,  Allard Pierson Museum (Universiteit van Amsterdam),  Mer et civilisation