Plunder?

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A riposte to the widely accepted belief that museum collections are illegitimately acquired.

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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.

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Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 cm
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Cover

Paperback

Pages

216

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

069.5109 (edition:23)

Readership

College – higher education / Code: F