Astrid Swenson

The Rise of Heritage

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A richly illustrated book exploring the origins of the modern fascination for heritage, comparing preservation in France, Germany and England.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 432
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Januar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 773g
• ISBN-13: 9780521117623
• ISBN-10: 0521117623
• Artikelnr.: 38611842

Autorenporträt

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.