Norman naval operations in the Mediterranean

摘要

The strategic importance of Sicily and the wealth of her cities have long been recognised. From the time of Athenian attack under Alcibiades, the riches of Sicily have attracted many conquerors. In this book, Dr Charles Stanton offers a detailed examination of one such group, and in so doing opens a window on to one of the most intriguing periods of Sicilian history: the Norman conquest of the twelfth century.