Plunder? – How Museums Got Their Treasures : How Museums Got Their Treasures
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1836391080
ISBN-13
9781836391081
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Imprint
Reaktion Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 22nd, 2025
Print length
216 Pages
Weight
214 grams
Dimensions
12.90 x 19.80 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Museology and heritage studiesMuseology & heritage studiesHistoryHistory
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A riposte to the widely accepted belief that museum collections are illegitimately acquired.
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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