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Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans
Simon K. F. Stoddart
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Hardback. The Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans relates the history of this culture through a list of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology, a introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of dictionary entries on important persons, places, events, and institutions and significant political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 360 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149 x 26. Weight in Grams: 635.
The Etruscans were the creators of one of the most highly developed cultures of the pre-Roman Era. Having, at one time, control over a significant part of the Mediterranean, the Etruscans laid the foundation of the city of Rome. They had their own language, which has never been totally decoded, and their art influenced such artists as Michelangelo. While the Etruscans were eventually conquered by the Romans, they left a rich culture behind. The Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans relates the history of this culture, focusing on aspects of their material culture and art history. A chronology, introductory essay, ... Read more
The Etruscans were the creators of one of the most highly developed cultures of the pre-Roman Era. Having, at one time, control over a significant part of the Mediterranean, the Etruscans laid the foundation of the city of Rome. They had their own language, which has never been totally decoded, and their art influenced such artists as Michelangelo. While the Etruscans were eventually conquered by the Romans, they left a rich culture behind. The Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans relates the history of this culture, focusing on aspects of their material culture and art history. A chronology, introductory essay, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810854710
SKU
V9780810854710
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About Simon K. F. Stoddart
Simon K.F. Stoddart is senior lecturer of the department of archaeology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans
This is likely to prove a well-consulted title in many library collections. Students will welcome it as a source of factual material for their work, as will scholars as a means of quick-reference to confirm or discover information; it is also likely to prove of interest in general reference collections, given the widespread interest in an ancient mysterious people.
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