Alexander Hardcastle played a significant role in preserving Italy's Greek and Etruscan heritage through his work in excavation and restoration in Sicily and Etruria. This study looks at his preservation work as well as his war service in South Africa and the impact of the 1929 stock market crash on his life. The book includes b&w historical photos and a list of primary sources and books. There is no subject index. Richardson has written for Newsweek magazine. The book is distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)