The Search for the Etruscans

by James Howard Wellard

The author reveals his admiration for the Etruscan people in this reconstruction of their history, culture, and contributions to the Western world

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Archaeology

223 pages, Hardcover

First published September 13, 1973

About the author

James Howard Wellard was a prolific writer of both fiction & nonfiction. He was a journalist who served as a combat correspondent attached to Patton's Third Army during WWII, after which he wrote a biography of General Patton. He continued his successful career as an author until the 1980s.

Reviews

[Jill]

Highlights were George Dennis, Charles Godfrey Leland, haruspicy, and the mysteries of Etruscan linguistics.

[Erik Graff]

Good general introduction to the history and culture of the Etruscans. For me, the most interesting portion was about their language and the problems involved in deciphering it. A final chapter guides prospective tourists.