The Emergence of the Etruscans
Tides of History
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The Etruscans: A Mediterranean Civilization
Etruscan aristocrats were wealthy tastemakers, prolific patrons of the arts and savvy merchants. prosperity stretched down the social spectrum in Etruria to hold classes of comfortable tradespeople and artisans. The gap between what the written sources can tell us and what their material culture can say is a fine reminder of the shortcomings of relying on Greek and Roman authors as our guides.
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