Contributions

  • Browning, Robert, 1914-1997. - Contributor
  • Bouras, Charalampos. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - Verso, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

40,250 words, Guess

Page Count

161 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing363226
  • Goodreads2212375

Classifications

  • DDC733.30938
  • LCCNB92 .H585 2008

Description

In 1801, Lord Elgin removed some of the Parthenon's most beautiful sculptures to Britain, sparking a controversy which continues to this day. Hitchens recounts the history of the Elgin Marbles, and forcefully argues for their return to Greece.

Subjects

Topics

TheftHistoryRepatriationElgin marblesElgin marbles.Cultural propertyGreat britain, antiquities

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