Plunder?

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Informação do Produto

ISBN9781836391081
AutoresJustin M. Jacobs
EditoraReaktion Books
FormatoCapa mole
Número de páginas216
Peso (kg)0,214
Data de Publicação22/09/2025
Preço (iva excl.)€ 14,06
Imposto€ 0,84
Preço (iva inc.)€ 14,90
Disponibilidade2 unidades em armazém externo

Descrição do Produto

In this thought-provoking 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.