The Kingdom in the Sun, 1130-1194: The Normans in Sicily Volume II by John Juliu

Description: The Kingdom in the Sun, 1130-1194 by John Julius Norwich A new paperback edition of the epic story of the Normans in Sicily, volume II - previously published in Faber Finds. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When on Christmas Day, 1130, Roger de Hauteville was crowned first King of Sicily, the island entered a golden age. Norman and Italian, Greek and Arab, Lombard, Englishman and Jew all contributed to a culture that was fantastically cosmopolitan; and to an atmosphere of racial and religious toleration unparalleled in Europe. But sixty-four years later, to the day, when the bastard King Tancred was defeated, the sun set on the Sicilian Kingdom. In this second volume of John Julius Norwichs scintillating history of the Normans in Sicily, Norwich describes the happiest and most glorious chapter of the islands history. Notes New paperback editions of Lord Norwichs classic study of the Normans in Sicily during the 11th and 12th centuries. Previously published in Faber Finds. Author Biography John Julius Norwich, born in 1929, took a degree in French and Russian at New College, Oxford. In 1952 he joined the Foreign Service at the embassies in Belgrade and Beirut and with the British delegation to the Disarmament Conference at Geneva. In 1964 he resigned from the service in order to write. His many publications include A History of Venice and Byzantium and the New York Times bestseller Absolute Monarchs: A History of the Papacy. Promotional A new paperback edition of the epic story of the Normans in Sicily, volume II -- previously published in Faber Finds. Long Description A new paperback edition of the epic story of the Normans in Sicily, volume II - previously published in Faber Finds. When on Christmas Day, 1130, Roger de Hauteville was crowned first King of Sicily, the island entered a golden age. Norman and Italian, Greek and Arab, Lombard, Englishman and Jew all contributed to a culture that was fantastically cosmopolitan; and to an atmosphere of racial and religious toleration unparalleled in Europe. But sixty-four years later, to the day, when the bastard King Tancred was defeated, the sun set on the Sicilian Kingdom. In this second volume of John Julius Norwichs scintillating history of the Normans in Sicily, Norwich describes the happiest and most glorious chapter of the islands history. Promotional "Headline" A new paperback edition of the epic story of the Normans in Sicily, volume II -- previously published in Faber Finds. Details ISBN0571340237 Author John Julius Norwich Pages 480 Publisher Faber & Faber Year 2018 ISBN-10 0571340237 ISBN-13 9780571340231 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-03-01 Media Book Imprint Faber & Faber Subtitle The Normans in Sicily Volume II Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 945.803 Language English UK Release Date 2018-03-01 AU Release Date 2018-03-01 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-03-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117286740;

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