Naples: in the Shadow of the Volcanoes

As the capital of the former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the city of Naples was renowned for its power, splendour and flourishing arts. Nestled in the shadow of volcanoes, from Vesuvius to the Phlegraean Fields, it is also one of Europe’s greatest metropolises. Between sky and sea, light and darkness, it has its roots in ancient Greece, whose Odyssey-like myth it embodies. Art, music and popular fervour have been intertwined with its history for three millennia.

In this book, Princess Beatrice of Bourbon Two Sicilies offers a declaration of love for the city she knows so intimately. She opens the doors to royal palaces and private residences, whilst revealing the grandeur, riches, beliefs and rituals of Naples, and its ability to rise again after disasters.