Name: The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction By Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)
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The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction By Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

Summary

The Etruscans (c. 900 - 400 BC) were a highly sophisticated and wealthy elite. Christopher Smith explores their archaeological record and the myths that remain about their existence. Placing the Etruscans within the context of the historical period and geographical location, he looks at how they have been perceived and received throughout history.

The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

From around 900 to 400 BC, the Etruscans were the most innovative, powerful, wealthy, and creative people in Italy. Their archaeological record is both substantial and fascinating, including tomb paintings, sculpture, jewellery, and art. In this Very Short Introduction, Christopher Smith explores Etruscan history, culture, language, and customs. Examining the controversial debates about their origins, he explores how they once lived, placing this within the geographical, economic, and political context of the time. Smith concludes by demonstrating how the Etruscans have been studied and perceived throughout the ages, and the impact this has had on our understanding of their place in history. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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9780199547913

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0199547912

Title

The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

Author

Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

Series

Very Short Introductions

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Used - Very Good

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Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

20140529

Number of pages

176

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The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

The Etruscans: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Smith (Director of the British School at Rome and Professor of Ancient History, University of St. Andrews)

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