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Author:   Larissa Bonfante (New York University)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   0.910kg
ISBN:  

9781107692404

ISBN 10:   1107692407
Pages:   435
Publication Date:   28 April 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Classical and barbarian Larissa Bonfante; 2. Greek geography of western barbarians Paul Keyser; 3. The funeral of Scythian kings: the historical reality and the description of Herodotus (4.71–72) Askold Ivantchik; 4. Scythians: between mobility, tomb architecture and early urban structures Renate Rolle; 5. Philomele's tongue: pictorial language of myth in ancient Thrace Ivan Marazov; 6. In the fabulous Celtic twilight Barry Cunliffe; 7. The ancient Germans Peter S. Wells; 8. Etruscans and mediators between barbarians and classical civilization Larissa Bonfante; 9. The world of situla art Otto-Herman Frey; 10. A barbarian myth? The case of the talking head Nancy Thomson de Grummond; 11. Romans and/as barbarians John Marincola; 12. Late barbarians and wine Walter Stevenson; 13. Some final thoughts Barry Cunliffe.

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'This is an amazing collection of essays and an astonishing illumination of what was happening in Central Europe during the years of Greek civilization. The word 'barbarian' will never lose its detrimental quality, but at least, thanks to this volume, one is better informed as to what was really happening.' Duane W. Roller, AHB Online Reviews

'This is an amazing collection of essays and an astonishing illumination of what was happening in Central Europe during the years of Greek civilization. The word 'barbarian' will never lose its detrimental quality, but at least, thanks to this volume, one is better informed as to what was really happening.' Duane W. Roller, AHB Online Reviews '… the volume is well-planned and consistent. It will be a welcome addition to university and personal libraries. There is much dialogue between individual chapters, and in general they are well-written and clear with a large number of illustrations.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review 'This collection will prove especially useful for readers approaching these topics for the first time, while specialists too will find much of interest.' The Journal of Hellenic Studies

Author Information

Larissa Bonfante is Professor of Classics, Emerita, at New York University. A member of the American Philosophical Society and the German Archaeological Institute and President of the US section of the Istituto di Studi Etruschi, she is the author of Etruscan Dress, Etruscan Life and Afterlife and The Etruscan Language: An Introduction (with Giuliano Bonfante); co-editor of The World of Roman Costume; and co-author of Etruscan Myths.

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