With over 40 million copies sold worldwide, Berlitz Pocket Guides have long enjoyed a special place in the hearts of booksellers and travelers alike. Redesigned and updated for the next generation of travelers, the Pocket Guides are still small enough to fit into a pocket and simple enough to be used by any type of traveler. But these signature guides are now packed with even more information. -- new foreign language and cultural tips featured in sidebar columns -- new covers, completely redesigned to reflect Berlitz's new graphic image -- updated information on hotels and restaurants, catering to a variety of budgets and tastes -- four-color guides -- fold-out quick-view front-cover flaps -- town plans -- maps with 3-D icons of main sights -- color-coded quick-reference sections with lists of most frequently used phrases and expressions -- special hotel and restaurant recommendations catering to all budgets and tastes
Critically acclaimed author John Julius Norwich weaves the turbulent story of Sicily into a spellbinding narrative that places the island at the crossroads of world history. “Sicily,” said Goethe, “is the key to everything.” It is ...
A History of Sicily
In this riveting, rich history Jamie Mackay peels away the layers of this most mysterious of islands. This story finds its origins in ancient myth but has been reinventing itself across centuries: in conquest and resistance.
Peter Robb lived in southern Italy for over fourteen years and recounts its sensuous pleasures, its literature, politics, art, and crimes.
In this sparkling book, Theresa Maggio takes us on a journey in search of Sicily's most remote and least explored mountain towns.
Inside Rick Steves Sicily you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Sicily Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and ...
"This work covers the extensive and varied history of the island of Sicily from the pre-historic period to the present.
The full-colour The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate travel guide to the Mediterranean's most intoxicating island.
It is also the center of cinematographic discussions and events such as the Taormina Film Festival and the SalinaDocFest. The volume presents Sicily almost as a character and creator in its own right.
The Rough Guide to Sicily is the ultimate guide to this fascinating island.