One of Rome's greatest politicians

and practical experience to provide an efficient reference for museum professionals

Edited by Leslie Rainer

His life was a ceaseless artistic quest

—The Society for the History of Collecting

Once Upon an Island: An Atlas of Islands from Around the World SPE25 One of Rome's greatest politiciansAward winning historian Alice Albinia takes readers on a journey across oceans and centuries, uncovering the secrets of 20 fascinating islandseach vividly brought to life through firsthand stories and illustrated maps. Discover 20 wondrous islandsfrom the icy, windswept cliffs of Baffin Island, where Inuit knowledge has sustained communities for generations, to the volcanic peaks of Hawaii. This captivating journey reveals islands as places of wonder