Syracuse City Of Legends

Author : Jeremy Dummett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857730614
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Syracuse, City of Legends written by Jeremy Dummett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 - the first modern historical guide to the city - 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. For more than 1600 years, from its settlement by Greeks in 733 BC, Syracuse was the leading city in Sicily and at times one of the most powerful in the world. As a Greek city-state it competed with Athens and Carthage and was for a while an important ally of Rome. When Sicily became Rome's first province, Syracuse was the island's capital and was an important centre for early Christianity. Under Byzantine rule, the Emperor Constans II even moved his court to Syracuse for five years. Capture by the Arabs in 878 AD marked the end of ancient Syracuse but the city continued to evolve and during the Spanish era Caravaggio created one of his masterpieces, The Burial of Santa Lucia, in the city. After a devastating earthquake in 1693, a major rebuilding programme gave the city the characteristic Baroque appearance it retains today. Over its long and colourful life, Syracuse has been home to many creative figures, including Archimedes, the greatest mathematician of the ancient world, as well as host to 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, Syracuse, City of Legends 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.

Author : William F. Roseboom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book They Built a City written by William F. Roseboom and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Emme Elle
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wonders of Syracuse written by Emme Elle and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Wonders of Syracuse: Tales and Legends from Antiquity" is a captivating journey through the time and mythology of the historic city of Syracuse. This book invites readers to explore the deep historical and cultural roots of Syracuse through the stories and legends that have shaped its unique identity. In these pages, you will discover the mystery of the Aretusa Fountain and the beauty of the nymph Aretusa, who transformed into a spring to escape the love of a god. Follow the exploits of Dionysius the Tyrant, a ruthless yet fascinating ruler, as he governs the city with ferocity and cunning. Explore the magnificent Greek Theatre of Syracuse, a place where art and culture have intertwined for centuries. Additionally, the book tells the legends of Archimedes, the mathematical genius and inventor born in Syracuse, and his lasting legacy. You will also learn the story of Paul and the snakes, a miracle that demonstrated the truth of Christianity in the land of Syracuse. "The Wonders of Syracuse" is not just a book of legends but an open window into a city rich in history and culture. This book offers a unique perspective on how myth and reality intertwine in the lands of Syracuse, creating a city that continues to enchant and inspire. It is an essential work for those who wish to explore the depths of Syracuse's history and the fascinating stories that surround it.

Author : Carmelo Anthony
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982160608
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised written by Carmelo Anthony and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From iconic NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony comes a raw and inspirational memoir about growing up in the housing projects of Red Hook and Baltimore-a brutal world Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised"--

Author : Dennis J. Connors
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781531622107
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Syracuse written by Dennis J. Connors and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we approach the twenty-first century, many people are seeking to connect with their community's roots in order to better understand their own past and to make thoughtful choices about the future. With Syracuse, readers can explore the architecture, lifestyles, landscapes, and transportation modes of this city from before the Civil War to the mid-1970s. Within these pages, readers come face-to-face with the nineteenth-century citizens who shaped the city; Syracuse University football and lacrosse legends; and individuals like Colonel Homer Wheaton, who became the first soldier from Syracuse to be struck down in World War I, sacrificing his life to save comrades from an exploding grenade. Other intriguing discoveries include a series of views showcasing the lost mansions of James Street, images of the main line New York Central Railroad tracks that ran though the middle of downtown for one hundred years, and scenes of the former salt manufacturing industry which once defined Syracuse as it is still known today-"The Salt City."

Author : Mike Waters
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1613214677
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legends of Syracuse Basketball written by Mike Waters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A list of legends is significant not only for who makes the list, but who gets left off of it. If there are no obvious omissions, then the list of candidates was probably less than legendary in the first place. Not so in the case of the Syracuse University Orangemen. Calling roll on Syracuse’s all-time basketball greats can take up the greater part of a day. The school produced its first All-American, Lewis Castle, in 1912. More recently, Carmelo Anthony, one of the best freshmen to ever play college basketball, led the 2003 Orangemen to the school’s first NCAA championship. In between there were legends such as the incomparable Dave Bing, Roosevelt Bouie, and Louis Orr, who together formed the Louie and Bouie Show, along with names like Derrick Coleman, Sherman Douglas, Lawrence Moten, and John Wallace. Legends of Syracuse Basketball, now newly revised, features twenty-four players, one coach, and one special team. Of the players mentioned, seventeen played in the NBA. Within the book’s pages are stories straight from the legends’ teammates, their coaches, and the legends themselves.

Author : Jeremy Dummett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857737163
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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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

Author : WILL CARLETON
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book CITY LEGENDS written by WILL CARLETON and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Philip Matyszak
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1783036273
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Expedition to Disaster written by Philip Matyszak and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-01-19 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thrillingly vivid history recounts a pivotal battle of the Peloponnesian War, bringing the drama and personalities of the Sicilian Expedition to life. The Athenian expedition to conquer Sicily was one of the most significant military events of the classical period. At the time, Athens was locked in a decades-long struggle with Sparta for mastery of the Greek world. The expedition to Sicily was intended to win Athens the extra money and resources needed to crush the Spartans. With the aid of new archaeological discoveries, Expedition to Disaster reconstructs the mission, and the ensuing siege, in greater detail than ever before. The cast of characters includes Alcibiades, the flamboyant, charismatic young aristocrat; Nicias, the ageing, reluctant commander of the ill-fated expedition, and Gylippus, the grim Spartan general sent to command the defense of Syracuse. It was he who turned the tables on the Athenian invaders. They were surrounded, besieged, and forced to ask for mercy from a man who had none. Philip Matyszak's combination of thorough research and gripping narrative presents an episode of ancient history packed with colorful characters and dramatic tension.

Author : Jeremy Dummett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786739747
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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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.