MARSALA

märsäˈlä, city (1991 pop. 80,177), W Sicily, Italy, a port on the Mediterranean Sea, located on Cape Boeo. It is noted for its sweet wine. The ancient Lilybaeum, it was later renamed Marsah al Allah [port of God] by the Arabs. In 1860, Garibaldi landed there at the start of his successful campaign to conquer the kingdom of the Two Sicilies.

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books on: Marsala  - 339 results

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The Regions of Italy: A Reference Guide to History and Culture
Book by Roy Domenico; Greenwood Press, 2002
Subjects: Italy--Handbooks, Manuals, Etc
...Phoenicians first settled the area around Marsala in the eighth century B.C. at Mozia...el-Allah , a name that evolved into Marsala. Some Roman structures have been unearthed, but much of todays Marsala is Baroque. The Duomo, dedicated to...
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The Memoirs of Francesco Crispi - Vol. 1
Book by Mary Prichard-Agnetti, Thomas Palamenghi-Crispi, Francesco Crispi; Hodder and Stoughton, 1912
Subjects: Europe--Politics And Government--1871-1918, Italy--Foreign Relations--1870-, Italy--History--1849-1870, Triple Alliance, 1882
...the S.E. point of Favignana we sight Marsala, and presently two cruisers riding at...Nevertheless we continue to steer for Marsala. 10.25 A.M.--A slight east wind...English. She is evidently on her way from Marsala with a cargo of wine. We approach the...
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The Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz
Book by Leonard Feather, Ira Gitler; Oxford University Press, 1999
Subjects: Jazz--Bio-Bibliography, Jazz--Discography
...504 ; Wooden Joe Nicholas Amer. Mus. . MARSALA, JOE JOSEPH FRANCIS , cl, saxes; b...publisher in NYC 54. As songwriter, Marsala had three big hits: "Little Sir Echo...Hollywood in early 70s. As a jazzman, Marsala was an inspired, liquid-toned clst...
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The Jews in Sicily - Vol. 5
Book by Shlomo Simonsohn; Brill, 1997
Subjects: Cairo Genizah, Jews--Italy--Sicily--History--Sources, Sicily (Italy)--Ethnic Relations--History--Sources
...the castellania and secrecia and port of Marsala. The king had ceded them to Bernardo...reaquisition of the rights in Sciacca and Marsala, and instructs him to implement it...reaquisition of the rights in Sciacca and Marsala. 3. 14 August 1453. The viceroy orders...
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The Curtain Rises
Book by Quentin Reynolds; Random House, 1944
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945--Personal Narratives, American
...the most badly bombed cities. Demaree and I visited Marsala. Only in Russia have I ever seen such destruction. Marsala was a peaceful city on the west coast which did nothing but make Marsala wine. Unfortunately, the Germans used it as a base...
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journal articles on: Marsala  - 21 results

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Life Unworthy of Life? Masculinity, Disability, and Guilt in the Sun Also Rises
Journal article by Dana Fore; The Hemingway Review, Vol. 26, 2007
Subjects: Authors--Works, Hemingway, Ernest--Works, Novels--Criticism and interpretation, The Sun Also Rises (Novel)--Criticism and interpretation, Writers--Works
...everything from eau de cologne to the London papers and bottles of Marsala. Later in life, however, Hemingway would remember Mr. Englefield...couldnt come to the hospital anymore and that I couldnt take his Marsala" (Mellow 70) <br/ This incident has been interpreted as...
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From Lap to Loom: the Transition of Marseilles White Work from Hand to Machine
Journal article by Jacqueline M. Atkins; The Chronicle of the Early American Industries Association, Inc., Vol. 54, 2001
...Marsells," "Marcella," "marcels," 11 marsella," "Marsala," "marsyle," or yet some other variation. "Matelasse...origin, although, as noted above, the terms "marcella," " marsala," "marsells," and "marsyle" were also used, especially...
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Phoenician-Punic Grammar and Lexicography in the New Millennium
Journal article by Philip C. Schmitz; The Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 124, 2004
Subjects: A Phoenician-Punic Grammar (Book)--Criticism and interpretation, Books--Criticism and interpretation, Krahmalkov, Charles R.--Works
...WW "nail" (painted beside nails on the planking of the Marsala Punic warship) has no entry, nor does BHR "keel...to this word. 52. W. Johnstone, "The Epigraphy of the Marsala Punic Ship: New Phoenician Letter-form and Word," in Atti...
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Ulysses in His Tent: Halleck, Grant, Sherman, and "The Turning Point of the War"
Journal article by Carl R. Schenker Jr.; Civil War History, Vol. 56, 2010
Subjects: Anderson, Scott Edward, Battle of Shiloh, 1862--Military aspects, Civil war--Military aspects, Grant, Ulysses S., Lincoln, Abraham, Pope, John
...Relationship; in Abraham Lincoln: Sources and Style of Leadership, ed. Frank J. Williams, William D. Pederson, and Vincent J. Marsala (Westport, Conn.: Greenwood, 1994), 109-12. (4.) On the subject of eclipse: Eicher, Longest Night, 250 (Halleck...
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Co-Wanderers Kogawa and Mukherjee: New Immigrant Writers
Journal article by B. A. St. Andrews; World Literature Today, Vol. 66, 1992
Subjects: Books--Reviews, Literature, Modern--20th Century--History And Criticism
...of the Sari Palace and the New Taj Mahal, where thoroughly acclimated citizens can purchase bhindi and cardamom, dal and marsala tea. He finds there as well an experienced team of hustlers who sexually entice him, then blackmail him.
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magazine articles on: Marsala  - 56 results

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Belly-Ssimo! Italian Restaurant Food
Magazine article by Jayne Hurley, Bonnie Liebman; Nutrition Action Healthletter, Vol. 34, November 2007
Subjects: Brinker International Inc. Romano's Macaroni Grill--Services, Cake--Analysis, Cakes--Analysis, Calories--Analysis, Cookery, Italian--Analysis, Darden Restaurants Inc. Olive Garden--Services, Desserts--Analysis, Italian cooking--Analysis, Italian restaurants--Services, Meat--Analysis, Restaurant industry--Services, Salads--Analysis, Vegetables--Analysis
...of a days worth). Stuffed Chicken Marsala. Its stuffed with cheese (and sundried tomatoes), topped with creamy marsala sauce (and mushrooms), and served...vegetables 580 16 1,010 Stuffed Chicken Marsala with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes...
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Lower Register
Magazine article by Perry Huntoon; IAJRC Journal, Vol. 41, May 2008
...by Perry Huntoon Bobby Gordon Plays Joe Marsala Lower Register Arbors Jazz ARCD 19352...I Must Be Dreaming. TT 63:00. Joe Marsala is, sadly, a largely forgotten clarinetist...and Artie Shaw. The IAJRC did release a Marsala LP back in 1981 also titled Lower Register...
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Calm Seas, Rough Times: the Diary of a Fleet Tug Sailor's War
Magazine article by Gerard C. Rozettt, Phil Koury; Sea Classics, Vol. 33, May 2000
...we were so we passed it up. Arrived at Marsala after sunset. We anchored offshore with...around for over a month in the after hold. Marsala is quite a good-sized city. It has...the channel that has been swept between Marsala and Trapani. This afternoon we came on...
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150 Years of Italy
Magazine article by Martin Gani; World and I, Vol. 26, April 2011
Subjects: Italian history--Social aspects, Italy--History, Italy--Rites, ceremonies and celebrations
...even more heartfelt speech at the town of Marsala on the western coast of Sicily, inciting...closer to achieve more national cohesion. Marsala again was not chosen by chance, it was...Il Mille"(the thousand), landed at Marsala under the watchful eyes of the British...
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Bunny Berigan Mr. Trumpet: Making It in Manhattan
Magazine article by Michael P. Zirpolo; IAJRC Journal, Vol. 42, December 2009
...group and later with Bunny Berigan, Joe Marsala and Wingy Manone was tops. Berigan...of musicians was: Bunny; Froeba; Joe Marsala, clarinet; Artie Drelinger, tenor sax...would remain so on in to 1937. Bunny and Marsala play well. Froeba plays a lot of runs...
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newspaper articles on: Marsala  - 409 results

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Chicken Marsala Stew with Spring Vegetables
Newspaper article; Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), May 19, 2010
Subjects: Vegetables--Recipes and menus
Chicken Marsala Stew with Spring Vegetables. 2 tablespoons...cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup Marsala wine 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon...stirring for 1 minute. Pour in the Marsala and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer...
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The Holy Quail; Food & Drink POT - ROAST QUAIL WITH PANCETTA, MARSALA AND POTATOES(serves Two)
Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), March 3, 2007
...Drink POT - ROAST QUAIL WITH PANCETTA, MARSALA AND POTATOES(serves Two). Byline...tables poon of brandy 1small glass of Marsala or white wine as queeze of lemon juice...the oven and pour over the brandy and Marsala. Place the birds on a warm plate and...
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Italian Flavour; A Firm Favourite with a Festive Twist
Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), December 13, 2008
Subjects: At Home Corp., Essences and essential oils industry, Internet service providers
...Italian Christmas take on it by the use of Marsala and wonderful panettone - a type of brioche...mascarpone and soft fruits. PANETTONE MARSALA BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING Ingredients 4...vanilla pod split and seeds removed 100ml Marsala wine 3 eggs 25g icing sugar 50g marmalade...
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The Most Crucial Ingredient Is Love
Newspaper article; The Evening Standard (London, England), July 28, 2011
...creamy but dairy-free. Serves 6 200ml Marsala 8 tbsp sugar ?3 under-ripe peaches...into quarters 6 egg yolks Put 50ml of the Marsala and a quarter of the sugar into a frying...pan, until the peaches are soft and the Marsala is syrupy. (If the peaches do catch...
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Eating in; Food KEVIN ASHTON, Chef to American Presidents and Hollywood Stars, Cooks for You
Newspaper article; Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England), December 14, 2008
...Sirloin Steaks 1Tbsp Olive oil Garam Marsala Butter 100g (4oz) Unsalted butter 1...ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon of Garam Marsala 1 dessertspoon of chopped fresh coriander...garlic clove peeled 1/4 teaspoon of garam Marsala Few fresh gratings from a nutmeg 1 Tbsp...
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encyclopedia articles on: Marsala  - 4 results

 
 
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Marsala
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
MARSALA marsa la, city (1991 pop. 80,177), W Sicily, Italy, a port on the Mediterranean Sea, located on Cape Boeo. It is noted...
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Wine
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...and Falerno, descendant of Horaces Falernian; from Veneto comes Valpolicella, dark red with a rich texture. Sicily makes Marsala, a sweet, amber-colored, usually fortified wine, but both that island and Sardinia are increasing important for quality...
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Lilybaeum
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
LILYBAEUM lilibe m, ancient city of Sicily, on the extreme western coast. It is the modern Marsala . It was founded (396 b.c.) by Carthage and became a stronghold. In the First Punic War it resisted a long Roman siege...
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Trapani
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...capital of Trapani prov., W Sicily, Italy, a seaport on a promontory in the Mediterranean Sea. The citys exports include marsala wine, salt, and tuna fish. Known in ancient times as Drepanum, the city was an important Carthaginian naval base and fell...


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