This richly illustrated book explains the origins of our modern fascination with heritage. Drawing on archival sources from Germany, France and Britain, it uncovers for the first time the fascinating story of international competition, rivalry and collaboration which lay behind the rise of preservation in Europe and the world.
This richly illustrated book explains the origins of our modern fascination with heritage. Drawing on archival sources from Germany, France and Britain, it uncovers for the first time the fascinating story of international competition, rivalry and collaboration which lay behind the rise of preservation in Europe and the world.
Astrid Swenson is Lecturer in European History at Brunel University, London. Her previous publications include From Plunder to Preservation: Britain and the Heritage of Empire, c.1800-1940 (co-edited with Peter Mandler, 2013).
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction Part I. National Heritage Movements: 1. In search of origins 2. The heritage-makers Part II. International Meeting-Points: 3. Exhibition mania 4. 'Peace and goodwill among nations' Part III. Transnational Campaigns: 5. 'A Morris dance 'round St Mark's' 6. 'A yardstick for a people's cultural attainment' Conclusion Bibliography.
Introduction Part I. National Heritage Movements: 1. In search of origins 2. The heritage-makers Part II. International Meeting-Points: 3. Exhibition mania 4. 'Peace and goodwill among nations' Part III. Transnational Campaigns: 5. 'A Morris dance 'round St Mark's' 6. 'A yardstick for a people's cultural attainment' Conclusion Bibliography.
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