PDF African Diaspora (Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lectures; published for the University of Texas at) by From Brand: Texas AM University Press in History

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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.