The Etruscans: The History and Culture of the Ancient Italian Civilization that Preceded the Romans

Includes pictures Includes ancient accounts describing the Etruscans and their wars with Rome Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Includes a table of contents These people of Greek descent were called Etruscans, and it has been discovered that they had advanced so far in civilization, that they afterwards gave many of their customs to the city of Rome when it came to power. A confederacy known as the Twelve Cities of Etruria became famous afterwards, though no one knows exactly which the twelve were. Arthur Gilman, The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic When people think of ancient Italy, the Romans are usually the first and last people that come to mind, but long before Rome was built by Latin speaking people, the culture of Italy was dominated by the Etruscans.