Overview

Today, the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden is internationally known for its outstanding archaeological collections. Yet its origins lie in an insignificant assortment of artefacts used for study by Leiden University. How did this transformation come about? Ruurd Halbertsma has delved into the archives to show that the appointment of Caspar Reuvens as Professor of Archaeology in 1818 was the crucial turning point. He tells the dramatic story of Reuvens' struggle to establish the museum, with battles against rival scholars, red tape and the Dutch attitude of neglect towards archaeological monuments. This book throws new light on the process of creating a national museum, and the difficulties of convincing society of the value of the past.

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Author:   R. B. Halbertsma ,  Ian Jenkins
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.370kg
ISBN:  

9780415518550

ISBN 10:   0415518555
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   31 January 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Early Collections of Classical Art in the Netherlands; Chapter 3 C.J.C. Reuvens and the Archaeological Cabinet in Leiden, 1818; Chapter 4 Collections and Conflicts; Chapter 5 The Greek Collections of B.E.A. Rottiers; Chapter 6 Jean Emile Humbert; Chapter 7 Station Livorno; Chapter 8 Forum Hadriani; Chapter 9 The Ideal Museum; Chapter 10 End of the Pioneer Years 1835–40;

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'Dr Halbertsma has written a fascinating account based on his in-depth research on the archival material.' - Minerva

Author Information

Ruurd B. Halbertsma is Curator of the Classical Department at the National Museum of Antiquities, Leiden, The Netherlands.

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