Summary: | "Syracuse was the largest and most powerful of all the cities established by the Greeks in Sicily. [...] The object of this work is to retell aspects of the history of Syracuse, with particular reference to the topography of the city and its surrounding countryside. In order to acquaint or re-acquaint the reader with the impressive architectural monuments of Syracuse and to contextualise these in their geographical environment, comprehensive use is made of visual material contained in an accompanying CD"--Back cover.
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