Roger II (1095–1154), de stichter van het Koninkrijk Sicilië, dat nog tot in de 19de eeuw zou voortbestaan, werd reeds door zijn tijdgenoten beschouwd als een ongewoon heerser.  Meer

Although many studies have addressed important aspects of medieval southern Italy, this was the first work for nearly ninety years to be devoted specifically to the life and reign of King Roger II, the founder of the kingdom of Sicily.  Meer

Although many studies have addressed important aspects of medieval southern Italy, this was the first work for nearly ninety years to be devoted specifically to the life and reign of King Roger II, the founder of the kingdom of Sicily.  Meer