Overview
""The Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria"" is a historical and archaeological study of the ancient Etruscan civilization, written by George Dennis and originally published in 1848. This particular edition, published in 1907, is the first volume of the work and covers the cities and cemeteries of southern Etruria, including the regions of Tarquinia, Cerveteri, Vulci, and Orvieto. The book provides a detailed account of the architecture, art, and daily life of the Etruscan people, as well as their religious beliefs and burial practices. Dennis draws on his own extensive travels and archaeological research to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this fascinating civilization. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and maps, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, archaeology, and art history, as well as anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of Italy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: George Dennis
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 556 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1436572282
- | ISBN-13: 9781436572286
