Pallottino M. The Etruscans

Translated from the Italian by J. Cremona. — Penguin Books, 1955. — 295 p.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.The Etruscans and their place in the History of Italy and of the Mediterranean.
Italy and the dawn of history.
The problem of Etruscan origins.
The Etruscans and Italy.
Aspects of the Civilization of Etruria.
Cities and cemetries of Etruria.
The political and social organization of Etruria.
The religion of the Etruscans.
Literature and the arts.
Life and customs.
The Problem of the Language.
The nature of the problem.
The sources and the method.
The results.