--- product_id: 20173346 title: "Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy" price: "154.56 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/20173346-between-salt-water-and-holy-water-a-history-of-southern store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy **Price:** 154.56 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy - **How much does it cost?** 154.56 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/20173346-between-salt-water-and-holy-water-a-history-of-southern) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "Lucid, evocative, and richly detailed." ―Jay Parini The history of southern Italy is entirely distinct from that of northern Italy, yet it has never been given its own due. In this authoritative and wholly engrossing history, distinguished scholar Tommaso Astarita "does a masterful job of correcting this error" (Mark Knoblauch, Booklist ). From the Normans and Angevins, through Spanish and Bourbon rule, to the unification of Italy in 1860, Astarita rescues Sicily and the worlds south of Rome from the dustier folds of history and restores them to sparkling life. We are introduced to the colorful religious observances, the vibrant historical figures, the diverse population, the ancient ruins, beautiful landscapes, sweet music, and magnificent art―all of which inspired visitors to claim that one had to "see Naples, and then die." Review: The best way to tour is by book. - Well written, engaging history of Sicily and Southern Italy. Wryly humorous occasionally. Very valuable as preparation for my recent trip there. The best way to understand the past is to read. This book is aimed at a general audience. Don't tour the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies without it! Stay home if you won't read. Review: An interesting history of southern Italy, but the Kindle edition omits all photos - I enjoyed this book overall, though for me it was a bit of a slow read because of all the facts included. The coverage of the early history in particular seemed to jump around quite a bit and I had difficulty keeping everything straight. This got much easier by the time we were in the 16th to 17th centuries! The biggest disappointment was seeing the captions under Illustrations which obviously appear in the print copy but were left out of the digital one. There were many, and I really wanted to see them! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #215,950 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Sicily Travel Guides #73 in Italian History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 73 Reviews | ## Images ![Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QAzsXyYIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best way to tour is by book. *by J***N on February 8, 2025* Well written, engaging history of Sicily and Southern Italy. Wryly humorous occasionally. Very valuable as preparation for my recent trip there. The best way to understand the past is to read. This book is aimed at a general audience. Don't tour the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies without it! Stay home if you won't read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting history of southern Italy, but the Kindle edition omits all photos *by C***R on December 3, 2020* I enjoyed this book overall, though for me it was a bit of a slow read because of all the facts included. The coverage of the early history in particular seemed to jump around quite a bit and I had difficulty keeping everything straight. This got much easier by the time we were in the 16th to 17th centuries! The biggest disappointment was seeing the captions under Illustrations which obviously appear in the print copy but were left out of the digital one. There were many, and I really wanted to see them! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book. Historic account that is well written. *by H***A on November 8, 2024* The book is moving but sometimes hard to read because of the hardships and abuse the Souther Italians had to go through. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/20173346-between-salt-water-and-holy-water-a-history-of-southern](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/20173346-between-salt-water-and-holy-water-a-history-of-southern) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-06*