Plunder?
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| ISBN | 9781836391081 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Justin M. Jacobs |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.214 |
| Publishing Date | 22/09/2025 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €14.06 |
| Tax | €0.84 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €14.90 |
| Availability | 2 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
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.