Fake Heritage: Why We Rebuild Monuments

by John Darlington

The first survey of the many redesigned and imitation historical landmarks and objects that dot the globe

What happens when the past--or, more specifically, a piece of cultural heritage--is fabricated? From 50 replica Eiffel Towers located around the world to Saddam Hussein's reconstructions of ancient cities, examples of forged heritage are widespread. Some are easy to dismiss as blatant frauds (the Piltdown Man), while others adhere...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300246765
• ISBN13: 9780300246766
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.3"