[audiobook] Crowdsourcing our Cultural Heritage (Digital Research in the Arts and Humanities) by From Routledge in Arts-Photography

Description

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