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Based on a detailed study of both original records and recent discoveries, Lord Elgin and the Marbles is the authoritative historical account of the extraordinary circumstances in which the Elgin Marbles were acquired, of the tremendous impact which they made on modern appreciation of Greek art, and of the bitter reaction of Napoleon, Byron, and many others to their appropriation. In the concluding chapters of his book, St. Clair adds further fuel to the controversy by revealing for the first time some disturbing details about the treatment of the Marbles while in the British Museum's care, and of the British Museum's response to public concerns about this important cultural artefact.

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Author:   William St. Clair
Publisher:   Titles Distributed by Oxford University Press (Australia and New Zealand)
Imprint:   Titles Distributed by Oxford University Press (Aus
Weight:   28.123kg
ISBN:  

9780192851406

ISBN 10:   0192851403
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 January 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Replaced By:   9780192880536
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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