Etruscan Civilization: A Cultural History

by Sybille Haynes

This comprehensive survey of Etruscan civilization, from its origin in the Villanovan Iron Age in the ninth century B.C. to its absorption by Rome in the first century B.C., combines well-known aspects of the Etruscan world with new discoveries and fresh insights into the role of women in
Etruscan society. In addition, the Etruscans are contrasted to the Greeks, whom they often emulated, and to the Romans, who at once admired and disdained them. The result is a compelling and complete picture of a people and a culture.

This in-depth examination of Etruria examines how differing access to mineral wealth, trade routes, and agricultural land led to distinct regional variations. Heavily illustrated with ancient Etruscan art and cultural objects, the text is organized both chronologically and thematically,
interweaving archaeological evidence, analysis of social structure, descriptions of trade and burial customs, and an examination of pottery and works of art.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Archaeology, Italy

452 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heavy on the details - but if there is anything you wonder about the Etruscans you will most likely find it here.

[Juan Lopera · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wealth of knowledge collected and distilled authoritatively.