From Plunder to Preservation
| Author | : Astrid Swenson |
| Publisher | : OUP/British Academy |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-05-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0197265413 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780197265413 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (413 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis From Plunder to Preservation by : Astrid Swenson
Download or read book From Plunder to Preservation written by Astrid Swenson and published by OUP/British Academy. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at the effect of the British Empire on the cultures and civilisations of the peoples it ruled by considering the impact of empire on the idea of 'heritage'. Case studies and illustrations show how our understanding of the diverse heritages of world history was forged in the crucible of the British Empire.
