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George Dennis (1814 1898) was a British antiquarian who was the
first modern investigator of ancient Etruria and Etruscan
archaeological remains. After visiting Etruria several times
between 1842 and 1847, Dennis entered the diplomatic service,
becoming pro consul to Sicily in 1863. These volumes, first
published in 1848, are the result of his travels in Etruria and
contain the first scholarly account of Etruscan archaeological
sites. Originally written as a guide for tourists who wished to see
ancient sites beyond the familiar Roman remains, the book describes
the antiquities in each Etruscan city in great detail, with major
centres such as Veii having a section each for the city and
cemetery remains. Illustrated with images of antiquities,
architectural remains and plans of the larger sites, this volume
provides valuable information on sites which have since been lost,
destroyed or damaged. Volume 1 includes the sites of Veii and
Tarquinia.
George Dennis (1814 1898) was a British antiquarian who was the
first modern investigator of ancient Etruria and Etruscan
archaeological remains. After visiting Etruria several times
between 1842 and 1847, Dennis entered the diplomatic service,
becoming pro consul to Sicily in 1863. These volumes, first
published in 1848, are the result of his travels in Etruria and
contain the first scholarly account of Etruscan archaeological
sites. Originally written as a guide for tourists who wished to see
ancient sites beyond the familiar Roman remains, the book describes
the antiquities in each Etruscan city in great detail, with major
centres such as Veii having a section each for the city and
cemetery remains. Illustrated with images of antiquities,
architectural remains and plans of the larger sites, this volume
provides valuable information on sites which have since been lost,
destroyed or damaged. Volume 2 includes the sites of Chiusi and
Perugia.
This provocative book takes a critical look at what is increasingly
viewed as the central political issue for Catholics_abortion. From
pro-choice politicians being denied communion to Democrats being
called 'the party of death,' for some of the most vocal Catholic
leaders, the abortion issue often trumps all others. The author, a
practicing Catholic who is against abortion in principle, believes
the Church is on the wrong course with this issue, with grievous
results for the Church and American society more broadly. He gives
a brief history of abortion legislation, then explores the issue
from legal, moral, and Christian perspectives, presenting
compelling reasons why Church leaders and Catholics should stop
trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and reconsider the issue.
The best overall description of the remains and the topography of
Etruscan sites. It conveys the fascination of a British traveler's
path-breaking exploration of the sites in central Italy in the
early 1840s and the obstacles he overcame to reach them. Originally
published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest
print-on-demand technology to again make available previously
out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton
University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of
these important books while presenting them in durable paperback
and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is
to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in
the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press
since its founding in 1905.
The best overall description of the remains and the topography
of Etruscan sites. It conveys the fascination of a British
traveler's path-breaking exploration of the sites in central Italy
in the early 1840s and the obstacles he overcame to reach them.
Originally published in 1985.
The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand
technology to again make available previously out-of-print books
from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.
These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these
important books while presenting them in durable paperback
editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly
increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the
thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since
its founding in 1905.
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