The Parthenon Marbles Dispute: Heritage, Law, Politics

by Alexander Herman

Why are we still arguing over the Parthenon Marbles? This book provides a fresh take on the history of those famous pieces of ancient sculpture removed from the Acropolis in Athens by Lord Elgin's men in the early 19th century, explaining how they became the cause c l bre of the larger debates around cultural heritage and restitution now taking place. The subject is one that is currently embroiling museums, governments, universities and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1509967184
• ISBN13: 9781509967186
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"