Sardinia

Edward Burman grew up in Cambridge and holds a degree in Philosophy and Fine Art from the University of Leeds. He lived in Rome for three years, where he studied art, learnt Italian, and wrote articles for the local English-language newspaper. He then lived in Tehran, where he worked as an editor and became fascinated by the country's history and literature. Back in Italy, Burman taught in the universities of L’Aquila and Bologna and wrote various books on occult subjects and Italian culture. His numerous works include Xi'an Through European Eyes: A Cultural History in the Year of the Horse and Terracotta Warriors: History, Mystery and the Latest Discoveries.

Introduction

1 Into Sardinia: Bosa and Oristano
2 Tharros and Cabras
3 Antas
4 Cagliari
5 Barumini–Gavoi/Fonni–Nuoro
6 Nuoro to Olbia
7 Olbia–Arzachena–Caprera
8 Tempio Pausania–Castelsardo–Porto
Torres–Stintino–Asinara
9 Sassari
10 Alghero

Epilogue: A Final Word

Acknowledgements
A Note on the Photographs
Suggested Further Reading
Index
Plates