{"title":"Corinna Riva","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Corinna Riva, a distinguished scholar in the field of ancient history. With a focus primarily on the mysterious and fascinating civilisation of the Etruscans, Riva's works offer a deep dive into this intriguing culture that predated and influenced ancient Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her insightful book, \u003cem\u003eA Short History of the Etruscans\u003c\/em\u003e, Riva sheds light on the development, culture, and eventual assimilation of the Etruscans within the Roman sphere. Her narrative not only explores archaeological evidence but also contextualises the rich legacy of the Etruscans in the grand tapestry of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts of history and military strategy, Corinna Riva's writings provide a compelling and informative journey into the ancient past. This collection promises to enhance your understanding of how the Etruscans have shaped the course of history and still capture the imagination of modern scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Corinna Riva's works to enrich your knowledge of these remarkable people and the enduring impact they have left on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-the-etruscans-by-corinna-riva-9781780766157","title":"A Short History of the Etruscans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean, it is perhaps the Etruscans who hold the greatest allure. This is fundamentally because, unlike their Greek and Latin neighbours, the Etruscans left no textual sources to posterity. The only direct evidence for studying them and for understanding their culture is the archaeological, and to a much lesser extent, epigraphic record. The Etruscans must therefore be approached as if they were a prehistoric people; and the enormous wealth of Etruscan visual and material culture must speak for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet they offer glimpses, in the record left by Greek and Roman authors, that they were literate and far from primordial: indeed, that their written histories were greatly admired by the Romans themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplying fresh archaeological discoveries and new insights, \u003ci\u003eA Short History of the Etruscans\u003c\/i\u003e engagingly conducts the reader through the birth, growth and demise of this fascinating and enigmatic ancient people, whose nemesis was the growing power of Rome. Exploring the ‘discovery’ of the Etruscans from the Renaissance onwards, Corinna Riva discusses the mysterious Etruscan language, which long remained wholly indecipherable; the Etruscan landscape; the 6th-century growth of Etruscan cities and Mediterranean trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClose attention is also paid to religion and ritual; sanctuaries and monumental grave sites; and the fatal incorporation of Etruria into Rome’s political orbit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848465633516,"sku":"9781780766157","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/362193482822.jpg?v=1758978827"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/corinna-riva.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}