Magnificent Messina --- A Kid's Guide To Messina, Sicily, Italy

The narrative explores the resilient spirit of Messina, Sicily, a city shaped by a series of devastating earthquakes and disasters throughout its history. From its Greek foundations to the catastrophic events of 1783, 1894, and the tragic 1908 earthquake and tsunami that claimed around 60,000 lives, the book highlights the relentless rebuilding efforts that followed. Additionally, it addresses the destruction caused by Allied air raids in 1943 during World War II, showcasing the tenacity of its inhabitants in the face of adversity.