Jacobs, Justin

The Compensations of Plunder

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ISBN 13:
9780226712017
author:
Jacobs, Justin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
T.H.E. University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
229mm / 152mm
Genre:
Archaeology Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£31.40

Description

The Compensations of Plunder: How China Lost Its Treasures by Justin M. Jacobs In the 19th century, Western museums acquired vast collections of art and antiquities from around the world, including northwestern China. Today, these objects are widely regarded as stolen, and demands for their repatriation continue to grow. Justin M. Jacobs sheds new light on this historical context by examining previously neglected archives in English, French, and Chinese. He reveals that many local elites in China initially saw the removal of cultural treasures as a means of exchange with a cosmopolitan elite. However, over time, these antiquities became symbols of a nation-state, sparking heated debates over their rightful ownership. This book brings to light the voices of those who shaped the global trade in antiquities, including local officials, scholars, and laborers. By recovering their stories, Jacobs provides historical grounding to a contentious topic in modern Chinese history, informing discussions on cultural restitution worldwide.

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