This series will comprise reader-friendly and engaging individual narrative volumes for the general public written by archeological experts. Each volume will deal with a country that is a popular hotspot for archaeology-in terms of both fieldwork and tourism-and will focus on what has been found, who found it and their stories, what the controversies and scandals have been, ongoing projects, and what it all means. The contents will illuminate the history, culture, national heritage, and current events of the most popular destinations.
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This book-written by Italian archaeological insiders-gives readers a valuable description of existing sites, and up-to-date information about the latest archaeological projects, including the sites and materials revealed by the metro excavations in Rome and Naples. Readers should also not miss an entertaining and informative chapter on the history of Italian archaeology and another about recent controversies. -- Gary D. Farney, Associate Professor of History, Rutgers University-Newark Gori and Pintucci tell the fascinating story of Italian archaeology from the footprints of early hominids walking across a prehistoric volcanic eruption to the latest discoveries uncovered by metro construction in Rome and Naples. More than just a great sites tour, they tackle complex issues and controversies, such as archaeology during fascism, looting and international trafficking of artifacts, and the challenges of mass tourism. This is the perfect companion for the student, traveler, or enthusiast who wants to know the inside story of Italy's rich archaeological heritage. -- Matthew Notarian, PhD, Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics, Hiram College
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Fadenheftung
Gewebe-Einband
mit Schutzumschlag
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 160 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7591-2417-2 (9780759124172)
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Maja Gori (Ph.D., Heidelberg/Sorbonne), an Italian, is an adjunct faculty member at the American University of Rome. She has been a free-lance archaeological guide in Rome since 2009. Her co-authored Building a New Land from Ancient Shards: Archaeology and National Identity in the Balkans will be published this year by Edwin Mellen Press.
Chronology of Ancient Italy
Preface
1. Introducing Ancient Italy
2. Italy from Prehistory to Greek Colonization
3. From the Foundation of Rome to the Fall of the Roman Empire
4. The Most Important Archaeological Sites from the North to the South of Italy
5. Digging up the Past Today: New Discoveries and New Challenges
6. Famous Figures in Past and Present Italian Archaeology
7. Controversies in Italian Archaeology
Epilogue: Learning More About Italian Archaeology
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors
