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The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History
David Lowenthal
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Description for The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History
Paperback. A paperback edition of a critically-acclaimed 1998 study of the meaning and effects of 'Heritage'. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512. 358 pages. A paperback edition of a critically-acclaimed study of the meaning and effects of 'Heritage'. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; HBJD. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 22. Weight: 596.
Heritage has burgeoned over the past quarter of a century from a small élite preoccupation into a major popular crusade. Everything from Disneyland to the Holocaust Museum, from the Balkan wars to the Northern Irish troubles, from Elvis memorabilia to the Elgin Marbles bears the marks of the cult of heritage. In this acclaimed 1998 book David Lowenthal explains the rise of this obsession with the past and examines its power for both good and evil.
Heritage has burgeoned over the past quarter of a century from a small élite preoccupation into a major popular crusade. Everything from Disneyland to the Holocaust Museum, from the Balkan wars to the Northern Irish troubles, from Elvis memorabilia to the Elgin Marbles bears the marks of the cult of heritage. In this acclaimed 1998 book David Lowenthal explains the rise of this obsession with the past and examines its power for both good and evil.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
358
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521635622
SKU
V9780521635622
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99-1
Reviews for The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History
'The invention of heritage is a fascinating story, and Lowenthal tells it with vigour, style and a Balzacian relish for detail … His racy style keeps us constantly on the move.' Roger Scruton, The Times 'Timely and provocative … brilliant and stimulating pyrotechnic.' Roy Strong, The Sunday Times 'A wealth of stories both true and amusing.' Grey Gowrie, The Daily ... Read more