Plunder?
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Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9781789149487 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Justin M. Jacobs |
| Editora | Reaktion Books |
| Formato | Capa dura |
| Número de páginas | 240 |
| Peso (kg) | 0,416 |
| Data de Publicação | 01/08/2024 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 22,55 |
| Imposto | € 1,35 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 23,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 5 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
In this thought-provoking new work, historian Justin M. Jacobs challenges the widely accepted belief that many of Western museums’ treasures were acquired by imperialist plunder and theft. His account re-examines the allegedly immoral provenance of Western collections, advocating for a nuanced understanding of how artefacts reached Western shores. Jacobs examines the perspectives of Chinese, Egyptian and other participants in the global antiquities trade over the past two and a half centuries, revealing that Western collectors were often willingly embraced by locals. This collaborative dynamic, largely ignored by contemporary museum critics, unfolds a narrative that may lead to hope and promise for a brighter, more equitable future.