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	Seeking Sicily: A Cultural Journey Through Myth and Reality in the Heart of the Mediterranean 3.74 avg rating — 493 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire 3.35 avg rating — 168 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sicilian Splendors: Discovering the Secret Places That Speak to the Heart 3.58 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2018 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hidden Tuscany: Discovering Art, Culture, and Memories in a Well-Known Region's Unknown Places 3.30 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Venice Against the Sea: A City Besieged 3.60 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2002 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Sweet and Glorious Land: Revisiting the Ionian Sea 3.50 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2000 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire by John Keahey (Goodreads Author), Burl Eaman (reader), Tom Perkins (reader) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire by John Keahey (Goodreads Author), Burl Eaman (reader), Tom Perkins (reader) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire - Library Edition by John Keahey (Goodreads Author), Burl Eaman (narrator), Tom Perkins (narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Paintings of Bonnie Posselli by Bonnie Posselli, John Keahey (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2007	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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John Keahey wants to read D.H. Lawrence and Italy: Twilight in Italy/Sea and Sardinia/Etruscan Places by D.H. Lawrence	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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John Keahey liked Geoff's review of Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire: "New author for me but love the style. This was great! Makes me want to go back to Italy…For now, I’ll settle for re-watching Rome on HBO."
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John Keahey liked CASPER HILEMAN's review of Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire: "Newsman John Keahey has produced a wonderful history/travelogue of the "Via Appia" or as it is commonly known "The Romans Road." From how Caesar constantly borrowed money to have it built to the current day this is a charming and worthy addition to b" Read more of this review »
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John Keahey liked Jan's review of Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire: "It's a travelogue with both ancient and recent perspectives. I thought it was fascinating and wish that I could have sneaked into the luggage to go along on this trip. In lieu of that I am happy with reading this book now and later. I requested and re" Read more of this review »
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John Keahey made a comment on Richard Derus’s review of Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire " An Advance Reader Copy typically does not contain maps or photos. The published hardback edition does, plus Bibliography and Index. Thanks for your th ...more "
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John Keahey made a comment on aPriL does feral sometimes ’s review of Following Caesar: From Rome to Constantinople, the Pathways That Planted the Seeds of Empire " You had an Advance Reader Copy. They seldom include the maps and photos found in the published book. Thank you for your thoughts and observations. "
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“They always build as if they expect to live for eternity; they always eat as if they expect to die the next day.”
― John Keahey, Seeking Sicily: A Cultural Journey Through Myth and Reality in the Heart of the Mediterranean

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“Reporters should always be skeptical; that’s healthy and a requirement for the job,” he told me. “You’re too cynical, and that’s not healthy.”
― John Keahey, Seeking Sicily: A Cultural Journey Through Myth and Reality in the Heart of the Mediterranean

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“This was the birthplace of the Sicilian writer Leonardo Sciascia—”
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