The Normans In Sicily by John Julius Norwich
The Normans in the South 1016-1130 and the Kingdom in the Sun 1130-1194
Traces how Norman adventurers forged a powerful realm in southern Italy and Sicily from the 11th to 12th centuries, following the rise of the Hauteville dynasty—from Robert Guiscard and Roger I to the cosmopolitan reign of Roger II and his successors. It explores warfare, diplomacy, and the interplay of Latin, Greek, and Arab cultures, highlighting innovations in administration, law, and architecture that made the kingdom a model of medieval pluralism. The narrative also charts court intrigue, papal and Byzantine rivalries, and the realm’s eventual weakening and transfer to the Hohenstaufens.
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 736-784
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.