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	Sicilian Vespers - Encyclopedia.com
		Sicilian Vespers in Italian history, name given the rebellion staged by the Sicilians against the Angevin French domination of Sicily; the rebellion broke out at Palermo at the start of Vespers on Easter Monday, Mar. 30, 1282.
		Although basically a move for Sicilian independence, the insurrection was instigated as part of a widespread conspiracy against the Angevin ruler of Naples and Sicily, King Charles I, who dreamed of establishing an Angevin empire in the East.
		John of Procida, a loyal supporter of the Hohenstaufen, and King Peter III of Aragón, who claimed rule of the island as the husband of Constance, heiress of the Hohenstaufen claim there, also joined the intrigue.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Sicilian.html (958 words)

	Sicilian language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sicilian dialects (or dialects comprising the Italiano_meridionale-estremo language group) are spoken on the island of Sicily (and all of its satellite islands), as well as in the southern and central sections of Calabria ("southern Calabro") and Puglia ("Salentino") on the Italian mainland.
		Sicilian is described as being "vigorous", although most Sicilians are described as being bilingual (obviously being fluent in Italian as the official language of Italy).
		Sicilian was also used to record the proceedings of parliament (one of the oldest parliaments in Europe) and for other official purposes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sicilian_language (3579 words)

	SICILIAN VESPERS - LoveToKnow Article on SICILIAN VESPERS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Charles at once led an expedition against the Sicilians and besieged Messina; and although the enemy had been expelled, they would hardly have been able to withstand this new invasion successfully had they not received assistance from Peter of Aragon and their own nobility, whose conspiracy they had so unexpectedly forestalled.
		Charles proposed to settle the Sicilian question by a single combat between himself and Peter; but although the duel was agreed upon it never took place, owing to the mutual distrust of the two rivals.
		Undoubtedly the Vespers and its consequences revived Sicilian nationalism after the period of degrading Angevin oppression, and with the new dynasty a higher civilization, nearly rivalling that which had flourished under the Hohenstaufens, an improved constitution, and fine military qualities were the outcome.
	13.1911encyclopedia.org /V/VE/VESPERS_SICILIAN.htm (1109 words)

	Sicilian expedition
		Sicilian expedition: name of the Athenian attempt to conquer Sicily in 415-413, part of the entr'acte in the Peloponnesian War.
		This was one of the causes of the Archidamian War (431-421), in which many Italian and Sicilian towns supported Sparta and Corinth against Athens.
		The Sicilian cities were now aware of Athenian power, and during a conference at Gela, organized by the Syracusan democratic leader Hermocrates, they decided to make peace with one another and exclude the foreigners from the island.
	www.livius.org /pb-pem/peloponnesian_war/sicilian_expedition.html (910 words)

	Sicilian language, alphabet and pronunciation
		Sicilian is a Romance language with about 5 million speakers in Sicily and in parts of Calabria and Puglia in southern Italy.
		Sicilian is a descendant of Latin brought to Sicily by the Romans after they annexed the island in about 261 BC.
		Sicilian was first used in writing during the reign of Frederick II (a.k.a.
	www.omniglot.com /writing/sicilian.htm (272 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sicilian Vespers
		It was only when Charles of Anjou appeared before Messina with all his troops that the Sicilian nobles called to their aid King Pedro III of Aragon, and the other towns only approved this action when it seemed to them impossible to resist Charles of Anjou.
		There was at least a coincidence between the coalition against Charles of Anjou and the popular insurrection of the Sicilian Vespers.
		The results of this revolt were considerable, as it proved the death blow to all the projects for the domination of the East formed by Charles of Anjou.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/15384a.htm (746 words)

	Sicilian language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sicilian is described as being "vigorous", although most sicilians are described as being bi-lingual (obviously being fluent in Italian as the official language of Italy).
		The fact that Sicily is the largest island in the middle of the Mediterranean and that virtually all the peoples of the Mediterranean (and beyond) have passed through her, be that as friend or foe, over the the millenia, ensures that the Sicilian language is both rich and varied in its influences.
		Before the Roman conquest, Sicily was occupied by remnants of the autochthonic populations (Sicani, Elymi, Siculi, (the latter arriving between the first and second millenium BC), as well as by Phoenicians (from between the 10th and 8th century BC) and Greeks (from the 8th century BC).
	www.butte-silverbow.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Sicilian (3564 words)

	RWP Zoo : Sicilian Donkey
		Sicilian donkeys have a head and body length of 75-80 inches, a tail length of 17-18 inches, a shoulder height of 45-50 inches, and a weight of 550 pounds.
		Sicilian donkeys are considered to be docile and intelligent, and are known for their sweet, affectionate disposition.
		This means that the global population of the Sicilian Donkey is estimated to be less than 10,000.
	www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org /what_to_see/north_america/northamerica_SicilianDonkey.cfm (239 words)

	WildWNC.org : Animals : SICILIAN DONKEY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Sicilian donkey is a miniature breed of domestic donkey, standing only 28-38 inches tall at the withers.
		The Sicilian breed is noted for a cross-shaped marking along the back beginning at the base of the neck.
		Sicilian donkeys are considered to be docile and intelligent animals, They are becoming very popular in the United States.
	wildwnc.org /af/siciliandonkey.html (589 words)

	Sicilian Language Course (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		According to G. Piccitto the orthography of the Sicilian language should be determined by the pronunciation of the spoken language.
		Sicilian is a language and as such it has its own dialects.
		The Sicilians are, as usual, still in a lethargic and apathetic state towards the mother land and what it represents.
	home.att.net /~ilsiciliano/page31_sicilian_language_course.htm (1241 words)

	Simply Sicily - Marketing Consulting and Product Search in Sicily. Sicilian Products.
		Sicilian wines, olive oils, ceramic products, shoes and specialised travel services (to mention just a few products) are virtually unknown in New York, London, Tokyo, Toronto and Sydney.
		Foreign trade has been an important part of Sicilian commerce for three thousand years, but this unique service is the first of its kind because it gives you complete control over evaluation and selection.
		We routinely contact Sicilian firms that considered foreign markets beyond their reach before we presented the possibility, since few of these companies are represented at trade shows.
	www.worldsisland.com /consulting.htm (1107 words)

	News-Star OnlineHard-hit U.S. Mafia hiring Sicilian mobsters to fill ranks 03/14/04
		The Sicilian Mafia of the 1980s and early '90s launched what is known here as "the massacre strategy," murdering anyone brave enough to oppose it.
		Sicilian gangsters infiltrated the United States among the waves of immigrants who arrived at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century.
		U.S. and Italian prosecutors discovered in the 1980s during a case dubbed "The Pizza Connection" that the Sicilian Mafia was involved in a massive drug ring in America in cooperation with the U.S. mob.
	www.news-star.com /stories/031404/New_48.shtml (874 words)

	The Mafia in Sicilian History, Sicilian Corruption, the European Commission
		Its hierarchy and vernacular are a reflection of Sicilian society itself, complete with religious allusions: Its ruling council is the "Cupola," its longtime head, Michele Greco, was nicknamed "The Pope," a leader of "families" and "clans." But, like the nobility, the Mafia is invisible.
		During the 1960s, the Sicilian "Cupola" and the American "Commission" began to seriously cooperate in the narcotics trade, despite their expressed sentiment that heroin and cocaine were somehow less "respectable" products than extortion and murder.
		Billions of dollars poured into the Sicilian economy by the World Bank, the United States, the European Commission and the central Italian government have ended up in the hands of corrupt politicians, consultants and others who, in most instances, were connected to the Mafia in some way.
	www.bestofsicily.com /mafia.htm (3519 words)

	The Sicilian Connection
		But when the Sicilian mob decided that Montreal would be the perfect place to smuggle in their heroin, they moved to overthrow the leadership of the Montreal mob.
		At the same time, Sicilians set up headquarters in Montreal and began to work closely with their allies in the local crime family — now headed by a Sicilian Canadian who was also a close friend of the men from Sicily.
		This Sicilian crime family — sometimes known as the Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia and sometimes as the Siculiana crime family for the town of Siculiana in western Sicily, where most of its members were born and raised — proceeded to set up an international drug trafficking organization that operated in Sicily, Western Europe, Venezuela and Canada.
	www.citypaper.net /articles/101801/news.under.shtml (807 words)

	Product Details
		The Sicilian Gentleman's Cookbook is a son's tribute to his the father, "The Old Man" -- an Old World gent renowned as much for his cooking as for his delightful stories and outrageous claims.
		By the time you've finished reading his book you may not be convinced that Sicilians are responsible for chicken soup, rice, and pasta (as the Old Man claims) but you may well believe they invented laughter.
		For Sicilians, seafood is more important than meat, and lamb is more likely to be seen on the table than is pork.
	www.ecookbooks.com /products.html?affiliateID=54482&item=02898 (357 words)

	Best of Sicily - Sicilian Recipes for Granita, Caponata, Zabaglione, Granita, Artichokes, Chicken and Veal Marsala
		Dating from early medieval times, this classic Sicilian recipe is delicious when made with the right ingredients --that's the secret to successful preparation of all these recipes-- which are sometimes difficult to find outside the Mediterranean region.
		This typically Sicilian salad is excellent as a side dish, or a separate course leading into dessert.
		This is the the Sicilian version of this traditional winter drink usually made with rum or strong brandy.
	www.bestofsicily.com /recipes.htm (2822 words)

	Chessville - Reviews - Taming the Sicilian, by Nigel Davies
		The open Sicilian has many loyal proponents ranging from the humblest of amateurs to the sharpest of grandmasters, so that every e4-player must find a suitable weapon against it.
		In his introduction to Taming the Sicilian, GM Davies even goes as far as suggesting that a possible explanation for the surge in popularity of the Trompowsky (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5) is a large group of 1.e4 players looking for sharp opening alternatives without having to worry about facing the Sicilian.
		However, the Sicilian beast takes on many forms and there are lots of nuances that must be studied before you master the fianchetto system in all its permutations.
	www.chessville.com /reviews/Taming_the_Sicilian.htm (1722 words)

	Sicilian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Sicilian Kan is one of the most flexible and easy to play variations of the entire Sicilian...
		The Sicilian is far and away the most popular chess opening, and many players prefer to side-step the...
		The Sicilian Defence is perhaps the most famous opening in the history of chess, and it is certainly...
	www.chesscenter.com /shop/cat97_1.htm (335 words)

	Sicilian Culture: The Food, People, History, Culture, Wine, Language, Traditions, News & Views!
		Sicilian Culture: The Food, People, History, Culture, Wine, Language, Traditions, News and Views!
		This site is here to entertain, educate, and feed you, as well as dispell many of the myths attributed to the Sicilian people and culture and our fellow Italian neighbors and friends.
		You will find lots of interesting information, biographies and resources.
	www.sicilianculture.com (253 words)

	Sicilian Vespers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Sicilian Vespers is the name given to a rebellion in Sicily in 1282 against the rule of the Angevin king Charles I, who had taken control of the island with Papal support in 1266.
		Charles regarded his Sicilian territories as a springboard for his Mediterranean wide ambitions, which included the overthrow of the Byzantine emperor Michael VIII Palaeologus.
		One stresses the weltpolitik of Michael Palaeologus and the Aragonese king Peter III in fomenting the revolt; the other concentrates on the grassroots unpopularity of Charles's rule among the native Sicilians.
	www.wikiverse.org /sicilian-vespers (467 words)

	The Sicilian Peerage
		Nevertheless, the analogy is a tenuous one, and in considering the Sicilian parliaments we must distinguish between genuine parliamentary assemblies on the one hand, and mere baronial convocations on the other.
		Nevertheless, that first Sicilian Parliament was remarkable; it required Frederick to grant a "charter of liberties" in which he agreed not to leave Sicily or declare war without the assent of the feudatories, and further agreed to summon a parliament annually thereafter (though this last concession was rarely put into practice).
		Much more could be written about the Sicilian parliaments and peerage, such as the former being influenced in 1812 by the British model, the role of feudalism in shaping these institutions in Sicily, and the comparative history of parliaments in various Italian regions (as well as the Piedmontese influence on the session of 1714).
	www.regalis.com /sicpeers.htm (1326 words)

	MELUS: Sicilian folk narrative versus Sicilian-American literature: Mangione's "Mount Allegro." (Jerre Mangione) ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sicilian folk narrative versus Sicilian-American literature: Mangione's "Mount Allegro." (Jerre Mangione) (Varieties of Ethnic Criticism)
		The novel uses names that belong to the Italian upper class instead of Sicilian serfs while promoting a national identity where, in reality, Sicilians feel a local or regional identity.
		Mangione fails to capture the oral art of poetico-dramatic storytelling and undermines the already failing Sicilian cultural identity by corrupting socially supporting gossip through his Western thinking into malicious tales without value.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:13204503&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf (193 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: Sicilian Home Cooking: Family Recipes from Gangivecchio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Sicilian sweets like Ricotta Tart with Nuts and drinks like Strawberry Liqueur round out the menu and ensure that you'll be back to visit with the Tornabene women of Gangivecchio again and again.
		In addition to providing scrumptious, authentic Sicilian recipes, this cookbook is great fun to read, because these two world-class chefs also offer many funny stories of their colorful relatives, friends and pets.
		Their detailed table of contents, thorough index, and menu plans guide you easily through the book, and the recipes are divided into these convenient sections: appetizers, soups, egg dishes, pizza and focaccia, pasta, couscous, rice, meat main-course dishes, fish and seafood main-course dishes, vegetables, salads, desserts, wines and liqueurs.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/037540399X (865 words)

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		Hence II 65 sets the Sicilian expedition not only in the perspective of Athens' political weakness, of which more will be said presently, but also in that of her great initial strength which, as the burden of the first book, provides the basis of Pericles' confident prognosis (I 141.2-144).
		Thus the Sicilian narrative, as an account both of Athens' supreme strength and of her supreme folly, draws together the vital strands of the whole preceding work.
		As was said at the start, it is not the purpose of this paper to discuss in detail the many passages sometimes regarded as of early date, a task largely performed by the scholars mentioned at the end of the first section.
	www.perseus.tufts.edu /Thucydides/Finley/FinleyEssay3.html (9648 words)

	sicilian menu
		Sicilian cooking is undeniably the most complex and colorful in Italy.
		Like hues on a painterâs palette, the dishes on a Sicilian table represent the various cuisines of the many civilizations that passed through the island.
		The longtime isolation of the island and the Siciliansâ innate attachment to tradition have allowed for the preservation and evolution of an elaborate cuisine.
	www.annamariavolpi.com /sicily_menu.html (127 words)

	Sicilian products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		As usual, the influences of those foreign peoples where most noticeable in the field of gastronomy, so that eating in the Sicilian style is still today a fascinating cultural as well as sensory experience.
		There are many Sicilian restaurants abroad, both because of the intrinsic value of the foods they serve and because of the large number of islanders who have emigrated, especially to the United States.
		An authentic Sicilian restaurant never betrays its patrons, while the island's fresh and eminently drinkable wines are worthy complements to a meal.
	www.milioni.com /sicilia/Default1.htm (354 words)

	Starting Out: The Sicilian (Starting Out - Everyman Chess)
		The Sicilian Defense is perhaps the most famous opening in the history of chess, and it is certainly the most popular at every level.
		The many variations of the Sicilian range from the super-solid Scheveningen to the dangerous and ultra-sharp Dragon, so it should be easy to find one that suits your style.
		However sicilian is such a massive opening that it is impossible to cram everything in a 200 page book.
	www.literacyconnections.com /0_1857442490.html (694 words)

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