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Syracuse, city of legends : a glory of Sicily / Jeremy Dummett

This historical guide examines the development of Syracuse, Sicily, from its ancient foundation to the present day. It provides an overview of the city's archaeology, architecture, and principal monuments within the context of the wider Mediterranean region.

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