A History of Southern Italy (Illustrated Edition)

*Contains illustrations
*Includes Table of Contents
*Includes a timeline of events

Crawford’s A History of Southern Italy: The Rulers of the South is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of southern Italy and Sicily. Its over 300 full-length chapters start with the southern Italy of antiquity, the founding of Greek colonies such as Syracuse, and the Gothic, Norman, Saracen, and Byzantine invaders.  A discussion of the Mafia’s history is included.  All the while, illustrations and photographs are interspersed throughout each chapter. A Table of Contents is also included for easier navigation.