Published 2010
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A historical guide to the city with a survey of its monuments.
“meticulously researched and beautifully written…vivid and entertaining…erudite and intimate.”
Sunday Telegraph
Published 2015
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A historical guide to the city with a survey of its monuments.
“an excellent guide to a city of bewildering mixed bloods and ethnicity, mixed architecture and mixed reputations.”
The Spectator
Published 2020
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Wide-ranging articles on the history, the cities, ancient sites and the artists.
“This guide to Sicily captures the island’s tumultuous history. … Culture-seekers will find Dummett’s section on artists useful.”
The Times
a trilogy by Jeremy Dummett
On this website you will find:
Details on the books, with extracts and press reviews
Information for visitors on Syracuse, Palermo and other cities
Information on ancient sites
Profiles of Sicilian artists
Blog with diverse subjects of interest on Sicily


Jeremy Dummett is an expert on the history and culture of Sicily.
A British national brought up in Melbourne, Australia, he attended Geelong Grammar School from where he went on to read history at Trinity College, Cambridge. In a long vacation he took a course in Italian at Perugia University which began a lifelong connection with Italy.
During his professional career, spent in marketing with international companies, he lived for several years in Italy since when he has been based in London.
Since retiring, Jeremy has been a regular visitor to Sicily. His books are the result of fifteen years of researching and exploring the island.
@SiciliaPreziosa Il Santuario di Santa Rosalia, fuori Palermo
Read MoreMuch enjoyed Stanley Tucci's programme on Naples, in his new series "Searching for Italy," where he looks at the food in different regions of Italy. It is on BB2 on Sunday nights and the last episode is on Sicily. #Sicily #Sicilianfood https://t.co/D8Yj8Tppun
Read MoreI was pleased to see my book being read in Cefalu at the weekend, one of the places featured in the text. For more details see: https://t.co/Q0k9XiLLdB
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