Granted there's not a lot known about the Etrusians; but rather than analyze what's been found about these people and give some insight as to how they lived, why they came to prominence and then why they faded almost into oblivion, the author lists and lists what was found in the tombs. However, you'll find excellent maps of the cities but overall it's laborious to read. The Time-Life series is much more interesting and overall more informative for a non Archeological student. How many times can you say that?