Pallottino, Massimo

Baltimore. 1956. Pelican Books. Reprinted Pelican Paperback Edition. Good in Slightly Worn Wrappers. . 295 pages. paperback. A310. . keywords: Etruscans Ancient Greece Classical Studies. FROM THE PUBLISHER - Before the Romans could establish their empire they had first to conquer and unify the other cities and peoples in Italy. The most powerful and highly civilized of these other peoples were the Etruscans. In this study Professor Pallottino discusses the origins, culture, religion, and language of this ancient and little known civilization which flourished so brilliantly 2,500 years ago, and whose history has been neglected for so long. This translation by J. A. Cremona of the third Italian Edition contains maps and diagrams and an inset of thirty-two plates, showing some of the wonderful objects that have survived the neglect of succeeding generations. 'This is an admirable introduction to the study of a subject little known to the general reader.' - The Times Literary Supplement. 'The Etruscans is a good introduction to the subject because he can communicate his own interest in it with his learning. Professor Pallottino's chapters on the Etruscan language are exceptionally good and clear.' - Manchester Guardian Weekly. inventory #42608