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Cyprus in the 19th Century AD: Fact, Fancy and Fiction
Veronica . Ed(S): Tatton-Brown
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hardcover. These papers seek to place the 19th century archaeological exploration of Cyprus in the context, convictions, mores and knowledge of the time, and to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of that era in the recovery, exploitation and preservation of the relics of the island's turbulent history. Editor(s): Tatton-Brown, Veronica. Num Pages: 280 pages, many b/w figs and pls. BIC Classification: 1DVC; HBJD; HBLL; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 215 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1247.
The 22nd British Museum Classical Colloquium, held in December 1998, was dedicated to the memory of the late Professor Olivier Masson. Throughout his long career his over-riding enthusiasm was in the study of the archaeological heritage of Cyprus, in particular through the collection of the British Museum. Contributors, from Europe and America, write about the major sites, the convictions and motives of those who investigated them, the political background, the movement of antiquities to major European museums and the ensuing rivalry between these institutions. The discussions show that we can, and ... Read more
The 22nd British Museum Classical Colloquium, held in December 1998, was dedicated to the memory of the late Professor Olivier Masson. Throughout his long career his over-riding enthusiasm was in the study of the archaeological heritage of Cyprus, in particular through the collection of the British Museum. Contributors, from Europe and America, write about the major sites, the convictions and motives of those who investigated them, the political background, the movement of antiquities to major European museums and the ensuing rivalry between these institutions. The discussions show that we can, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Oxbow Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842170335
SKU
V9781842170335
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