In pursuit of ancient pasts: a history of classical archaeology in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

The stories behind the acquisition of ancient artifacts are often as important as those that tell of their creation. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of classical archaeology, explaining how and why artefacts have moved from foreign soil to collections around...

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Main Author: Dyson, Stephen L. 1937- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven [u.a.] Yale Univ. Press 2006
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Summary:The stories behind the acquisition of ancient artifacts are often as important as those that tell of their creation. This book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of classical archaeology, explaining how and why artefacts have moved from foreign soil to collections around the world.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-204) and index
Physical Description:XV, 316 S. Ill.
ISBN:0300110979
9780300110975

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